Hello World!

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ... this is my first step!

For almost a year now, I've thought and talked idly about starting a website or a blog or *something* online to capture and share my thoughts on personal and professional development. I love helping others become all, if not more, than they ever thought or hoped they could be. For over ten years now, I've had teams at work, and the most enjoyable interactions have been those around personal growth and exploration of the possible.

A dozen or so years ago, my dear friend Cali Kris went through a period of self-reflection, analysis, and growth. Not surprisingly, since it was so impactful to her, she wanted to share her journey and invite me to take my own. Unfortunately, I wasn't in a place where I was ready for it, and I had no use for her recommendations. I thought what she was doing was some sort of mid-20s crisis, and psycho-babble... how naive I was!

Two years later, I dated Wicker - who loaned me his cassette tape collection of Denis Waitley's The Psychology of Winning. I ATE IT UP. This was notably my first serious foray into personal reflection. The point here is that everyone has his or her own path and timeline, and you can't impose yours on someone else. You have to be ready to take your journey, and it's yours alone.

In this series of essays and reflections to follow, I offer you the wisdom I've gained from all of the wonderful people I've been fortunate enough to work with, both professionally and personally. I hope you find it useful. Please add your comments along the way, so I may continue to challenge my own thoughts and grow with you!

Who knows where this will lead for me. Maybe I can start my own business - or at the least provide some food for thought for the curious mind, geared toward self-awareness and self-improvement. Regardless of the outcome, I have wanted to put something out into the ether... take a chance... and see what the future brings!

Wow, that wasn't so hard after all! My thanks and love go to MoJules for encouraging me to take the first step!!

Cheers and all my best to you!
~Brooxi

"Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself."

- Harvey Fierstein

© Stephanie Brooks 2008