Hello, world. I know I don't generally post this time of day. There are reasons I'm doing so, now. As of late a lot has been going on in my life. Not much of it pleasant, or expected, much of it the exact opposite. Situations within my control, and others out of my hands. Life has ways of twisting and turning, but it always continues on, and on. As with the phases of the moon, we all go through changes, phases, in our lives. It's a natural progression. Living is learning, growing, experiencing, changing, and maturing. I don't know what any of your phases are, or were, but I could make some good guesses. There are always fads, and fashions, current opinions, moods, styles, feelings, and attitudes that change in us, as we go through each stage of life, on our way to becoming whoever we will eventually be. Sometimes spectacular, and often heart-breaking, but all are experiences that linger, as parts of who we were, and help guide us into who we'll become. My advice? Never regret the phases you've gone through. Have no shame about who you may have been. All those earlier versions of you have led you to this point. Being exactly who you are, right now. And this current you is the most special person in the world. No matter the when, you'll always be the current you. As I've said, a number of life changes are happening for me. Decisions being made. Some by my choosing. Some will be chosen by others. All part of life, so I can't really complain, or be bitter. I've known many great moments, and some sad ones, too. I've at least managed some balance, between the two. I've been doing a lot of deep, real, soul-searching, these past days. I feel the pull of choices starting to draw ever closer. One day I'll be someone else, and won't find myself in the same situations or circumstances. I hope I like the me I'll become. I'm not much liking this me, or the life I currently find myself residing in. But, I know it's going to be alright, I'm just going through a phase. Stay safe, follow your heart's dreams, never fear being who you will be. And always embrace the many phases of you that you have been. :om: