Phoenix Rising

A lot of change has been going on in my life. So much change, on such intense levels of contrast, that I've been feeling both blessed and intimidated. This year has been a year of major transition and wonder. For those of you involved in my life on a personal level, you will know that "feeling blessed" has pretty much been my favorite topic of discussion as of late. Typically, these ramblings of reflection are considered most appropriate towards the end of the year, in a spirited anticipation of New Year's Eve. Although I'm sure you will all have to suffer an extensive such rant in late December (yay hooray!), October has always felt more meaningful to me. The...