This year has been one of tremendous movement.  It was a year of heartache, of joy, of laughter, of pain, of sorrow, of a mending heart, of a growing soul, wanting more, needing less, a year of clinging to faith, hope and love.  It really doesn’t sound like any different from years past.  However, I am different.  2018 was really about discovering myself and where I’m willing to go with life.  It was a year where I reached for something more no matter how hard it felt to move forward.  Personal growth is hard and painful but the reward is pure joy. I realize that the past few years of my life has been a journey about love.  Ultimately, I was seeking love outside of myself.  This past year has proven that the love I’m craving is actually self-acceptance and self-love.  It sounds so cliché right?  However, this is the foundation of all types of love.  If I don’t love and respect myself then what is my compass for healthy relationships?  Lastly, loving someone is …