I must say, up until the year 2019, I always saw myself as someone who was timid, shy, reserved but an active listener. I think this was my perception of myself and does stand true to this day. But somehow, after 27 years, I finally found my voice. It is difficult to explain. I suppose I never quite found myself in a leadership role before, always waited for others to make the first move, was perhaps a little apprehensive about future goals, dreams and intuitions. I enjoyed being a quieter leader but I can hear my passions a bit better. I suppose this is a good thing-as long as, of course, I always remember to play my music on "medium."

With great confidence though I can say that I think I am able to define two words much better after this year: The words "Voice" and "Leader." You voice is powerful but should not be overwhelming. Loud enough for others to listen but quiet enough to listen to others. An instrument of passion and perspective that shakes with energy and vibrations that can be passed along to others but can shift when another idea comes your way. Quiet confidence but not arrogance...and "I think I can" attitude but a realization that you can always be better looking for other visionaries and strong energy vibrations to break what you know and lead you to where you want to go. 

Leader: Someone who stands firm but not tall because too tall and you cannot see the details down below and too low, you cannot think to see over the hilltops that may hide secret nuances and new hidden paths of love and vision-like that forest no one gathers but the sun hits the leaves just so. A risk-taker but responsible and adventurer but someone who spends more time encouraging others to take a different path than worrying about the path that you have already found yourself. A steadfast tree but also one that bends with the breeze that marks change. 

For those of you who have not yet found your voice. I think the timing is different for everyone. Late does not mean last and first does not mean better. And everyone finds their voice in due time. From experience, it is found when you least expect it while making unexpected leaps. Leaping creates a forward spring in life and well...those who go looking generally do not find what they are looking for. Because true voice is only strengthened when unpredictability is nourished and a leap is taken.