allow yourself space

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Allow yourself space
To feel
To breathe
To be

Allow yourself space
To soak in this beautiful world
To journey outside of your comfort zone
To jump in, feet first

Allow yourself space
To let go
To get close
To love with your whole heart

Allow yourself space
To be unapollogetically you
To laugh loudly
To be bold

You deserve to shine
You are meant to be seen
You are beautiful, and the world knows it
Allow yourself space to believe it

worlds apart

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When I hear your voice I am taken back
To a simpler time
When all that mattered was playing outside until the street lights came on
Our biggest wonder was what would be for dinner
We didn't have a care in the world

But life has changed all that
Things has grown more complex
Decisions and circumstances have pulled us apart
Ripped at the seams
With little hope of finding our way back

I long for the simpler days
Filled with carefree laughter
Riding our bikes
Respect and love
A dedication to one another

The current roads we are traveling feel bleak
Going in opposite directions 
With little light to find our way back
Home a distant memory
Everything feels light years away and worlds apart

ignite the spark

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Inspiring me this week is this guy in the picture above
Together we dream up big ideas and take the leap  
He listens intently
Thinks deeply, and challenges me with bigger and better ways to make it happen
He never says no, and thinks in the "how can we" mindset
He pushes me further than I ever thought I could go
Encouraging me to take that next step
He is always there
Ready to help me jump 

The Love Notes Postcard project would be nothing without him
Our brainstorming together solidified the idea that I couldn't put into words
I am so grateful to have him in my life
He is my inspiration
He ignites my sparks
And fuels the fire along the way
This weekend we are taking on our next adventure
I am thrilled to be doing this together
Follow our journey  on Instagram

Without him I would still be me
But with him life is a little bit sweeter
Who ignites your spark?

your path

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You are traveling down your own path
Where are you headed?
Which direction do you want to go?
Are you ready for whatever is around the bend?

There is adventure and wonder
A chance to explore
Dream and be
There is a moment of only going forward

It is to far to turn back
You must embrace what is ahead
Let go
Drop all your fears and worries

Where do you hope your path will lead you?
What tales and stories do you wish to tuck into your pockets?
Who will take with you?
How long will you be gone?

This is your one wild and precious life
Live it up!
Jump onto that path with a  great big smile
And choose your next adventure

stories heard

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As I make this journey towards training for the marathon and raising money for the Sloan Memorial Cancer Center I have heard so many stories from people who have been or are currently affected by this terrible disease.  Mothers, Fathers, Aunts, Uncles, good friends . . . . the list goes on and on.  

Cancer doesn't discriminate.  It touches across all races, all borders, men and women.  There is no age limit.  It can happen to anyone at any time.  This terrible disease has affected my family as well.    

When I run on November 2nd I will have the names from all the stories that have been shared written on my arms.  As I struggle to run up another hill or take another step it will be a visual reminder for why I am doing what I am doing.  It is for each story heard, each heart broken, each life lost that I am running this NYC Marathon.  I am doing it for those who cannot and for those who are suffering.  

Join me in my fight against Cancer and donate to the Sloan Memorial Kettering Hospital today!  Your donation will go towards research and assisting those who are currently fighting.  Every dollar is a step towards hope.