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GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com | 35 Continued on page 36 C By Jules Lewis Gibson The of Reinvention rafting a life you love is the ultimate creative adventure. The journey to your dream life may not be the smoothest path you could take. No, the road to your dreams is probably paved on difficult terrain, sprinkled with potholes and blind curves, but somewhere along the way, you should find fulfillment, happiness and that elusive emotion — joy. Your dream life is closer than you imagine; so pack your courage, strap on some confidence, leave fear behind and head out into the wild unknown. A rt Step: 1: Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life. Your ability to visualize a life that is fulfilling, rewarding and authentically you, begins with taking a cold hard look at where you are, a realistic accounting of your current reality. Once you have a clear picture of where you are and where you want to go, then you can create a plan to bridge the gap. Take a good look around your life. Search for the truth deep down, behind all of the excuses, compromises, regrets and insecurities — your own personal truth. Are you fulfilled with your life? Are you and the people around you happy? Do you feel balanced? Are you surrounded with beauty and comfort in your life? Are you getting what you want? And, the biggest question of all, are you fulfilling your life's purpose? If the answer is no, then congratulate yourself. Acknowledging that your life is not what you want is very brave. Most people in society today fill their life with distractions to avoid this realization, especially women. Our lives are overloaded with responsibilities and compromises, and the last person's needs on our giant to do list is usually our own. It is a woman's natural instinct to take care of others first. And yet, there is a reason why airlines insist mothers give themselves oxygen in an emergency before their children, a suffocating mommy is no good to anyone. Making yourself happy has a ripple effect, resulting in far more joy for everyone around you. "You can not direct the wind, but you can adjust your sails." Anonymous