At this point, you've probably decided I'm a nut job. But maybe you are wondering (if you are not used to hearing your spirit,) how you can hear it. Well, It's the nudging, the whisper in your heart, the gentle yet constant tugging and pulling that you just can't shake.

And though it can be scary to follow our hearts - and sometimes damn difficult as it can go against everything we are fighting for: busyness, success, money, approval. Our faith in that unknown, I believe, will reap great rewards.

Take some time - really take it, find out who you are. Find out what your spirit desires you to do. Don't listen to "how" to do it as what works for one does not work for someone else. Dance, draw, sing, pray, breathe. We change all the time. Our desires, goals. Find out what makes you tick in this time of your life. Maybe you'll recapture a lost dream or talent that has been hiding. Maybe you'll realize you were made for something else instead of the box everyone is trying to put you in. Maybe you'll realize you are right on track.

I know for a long time I struggled with knowing I didn't have a "dancer's physique". Some dancers look as they've dropped in from the sky and some look like they've grown from the earth. I am the latter - certainly not ballerina material. And now I am glad because I would have lost out on so much that I love if I had only focused on ballet.

Now I am back working again, not compromising my spirit or my heart. I find I am freer in my work, have a lot more fun, am more accepting of myself and am honestly happy for someone else's success. I am learning to say "no" a whole lot faster now which leaves me more time for those things I want to say "yes" to.

Sometimes I am confused. Where do I fit in? Sometimes I am "too ethnic," sometimes "not ethnic enough." "Too sexy," Not "commercial enough" "Too attractive to be a mom?" WTH does that one mean??

This career ( not to mention- life) can make you crazy, but when I get overwhelmed and I shut my mouth long enough to hear my heart, my spirit's voice. I calm down, knowing the right opportunity will come and I do have a place. And so do you.

Until next month, may you have a blessed Summer.

Sharise