"We merge, then disperse, yet dance again when the harmony of our souls
reconnect in the beautiful, resonating fields of forever"
- Lynette Diaz, March 2009

Sweet friends,

Over the course of the last two years, my Life has shifted dramatically from that Life which I had been living. With those shifts, I've come into my strength, my courage to just be and live in my truths, my purpose here and now.

I have personal matters that have come up, which many of my dear friends know about, but I won't reiterate right now, as mainly, I wanted to post about how living in the 'here and now', yes, that ever present moment, has deeply made any struggles that I have or am going through, feel solvable, feel like a valuable lesson rather than a curse, and have given me even more strength and courage than I thought possible.

I used to write poetry before music. Since I was 12yo I have been putting pen to paper to try and make sense of my world. How could a young girl, in a small town, cope with the mental anguish of feeling different and isolated. Much of what I wrote, I usually tossed in the wastebasket. The most honest, confessional poetry always found it's way there, as I didn't want my family getting an idea of the 'real' me. That story and pattern continued throughout my adult life. Writing then tossing the "best" stuff because it was raw and exciting and well, revealing. It revealed my true nature, my spark, my sunshine. At those times in my life, I desperately wanted to reveal my true self to the world, but instead, revealed a pseudo-Lynette. The one fabricated for the box that I lived in.

I wrote the poem above this morning, fresh from sleep. I had just read a blog post from my friend, Gigi, about her dog, Oliver, who she will be putting down to sleep this afternoon. He is ill and suffering and it's what has to happen. I have been reading alot lately about, suffering and death, also about truth, and love, and the spirit realm. All topics which grip us all at some point.

For me, I see a link, a web to it all, a bridging and an entertwining. I believe I am complicit in the path that I am on. I suffer because I fear, I project those fears into my life. "What if I had..., Should I have done..., I can't possibly" . False limitations shut the door, false limitations leave bitterness and resentment, false limitations inhibit emotional, physical, and most dear, spiritual progress.

I've had a major shift in my life over the last two years. I am complicit in the happiness and joy that I feel as well. I live my truths, live my purpose. I love more freely, me and all those around me. It's much easier to bridge love, courage and strength. Even in challenging times, I feel much more centered in self-knowledge, that it is I who frames the pictures I see.

Live in your truths, if you don't know them, get to know yourself. Fact is, you probably know them, but don't want to own them, because of fear. You are here, on this earthly plane for a short time, for a purpose that is at your center, at the core of who you are. Develop your dream, even if only in your mind, for little by little that spark in your mind might turn into a flame and guide you to real satisfaction. The kind that comes from fulfilling your lifes purpose.

I'm working on my flame, my purpose, even in trying times. I know so many of you are too. I know that those of you reading this, are meant, at this moment, to light your inner candle and begin to cultivate your truths.

Lots of BIG resonations for Be'ing your truth!
XO Lynette