What I couldn't admit was that I wasn't really inside of it. That has changed. I feel more present in my relationships, my body, my work, and my day-to-day life. That is worth more than I can easily put into words.”

and I invest easily in my business, my health and my growth. The improvements showed up in places I wasn't expecting like my decision-making, my ability to rest, and my sense of presence in the mundane.

I thought my edge came from always pushing harder. What I discovered was that I had become disconnected from anything that wasn't intense. I still have the drive that built my life, but now I can experience it while it's happening."

It had become impulsive and I was so ashamed. I started to realize that I reached for it when I felt stressed or vulnerable. This work helped me build the capacity to stay present with myself instead of running away. I’m actually dating someone now!"