I wanted to respond, “How much time do you have?”

Truthfully, my lessons are too numerous to count; yet I will share those that most brilliantly have illuminated my path.

I have learned that the hardest person to love was myself; that love, I discovered, is the necessary foundation of all other loves.

I have learned from the moment I unconditionally chose myself, I converged with the Divine, the essence of the true love I had been seeking.

I have learned that every antagonist in my life has been a true GIFT, helping me to confront my wounds.

I have learned that we do not need to prove ourselves to receive love; we are lovable just by existing.

I have learned that some relationships, situations, and even places, are meant to take up only a chapter and not my entire book.

I learned that however long or short our time with someone is, it has been given to guide us back to ourselves.

I have learned that in finding my authentic self, I had to die thousands of times to my old self.

I have learned that betraying my soul was the worst betrayal of all.

I have learned that my commitment to myself is the most fulfilling relationship I have ever known.

I have learned that I am not the same person I was a month ago, as I am continually blossoming.

I have learned that curiosity is oxygen for my mind and widens my heart to hold greater compassion for every soul.

I have learned to honor another’s experiences, for no one can imagine what another has endured.

I have learned that you can only help those who freely choose to help themselves; withdrawing your energy with love from another who is not open to receiving your assistance, honors your energy and supports their free will to navigate their own life.

I have learned that needing to detach from someone or something is not devoid of love; in fact, it is overflowing with love and respect for all souls involved.

I have learned that truth and clarity are necessary where love resides; anything less foments fear and keeps love out.

I have learned the first person we must be truthful with is ourselves.

I have learned that we are all characters in our life play, but we are also the writers; as lessons are learned we can choose our own adventure and the next one is calling us!

I have learned that each of us has a unique imprint, so we are not replaceable; we are here to share our distinctive contribution to the world.

Finally, I have learned that my soul calling is to share all I have discovered and to lend my heart, should you need it, along the way.

With so much love~

Nicola