Project Beginnings

Some might be turned off or offended by the harshness of title, but it sums up, quite clearly, the two soul-journeys I've traveled for the better part of my life; I infer no disrespect to anyone who has found their peace in religion, I have simply found mine elsewhere. Recently, and feeling the urge to tell my story in hopes of encouraging others who struggle with who they are, I began putting my story on paper in a more structured form. (Much thanks to my wife for her continued encouragement and belief in me) The result has been, at the very least, greatly therapeutic and rewarding in its own sense, and, at best, perhaps the makings of a book. As I continue editing my thoughts, I will pursue this option in the coming months. I am investigating traditional avenues of publishing as well as self-publishing options. I will say that the publishing options of today are greater than any other time in history which is exciting.

My original thought was I am a nobody, who will buy a book written by me? But it is in this nobody-ness that my desire to write my story really began to take root. Most of us are nobodies in today's unspoken definition of the term, but that does not mean that our stories, our journeys, are any less valid than those whom society considers someone of consequence.

Many who know me now, do not know the story of how I came to be the me of the present, and many who knew me then can't quite understand the me of now. Mostly, this present version of me is a result of an intensely honest journey of self-exploration over the past ten years. It has been a difficult journey at times, and I was not at all sure of what I would find along the way or the end result, but I can say truthfully, I have never been more at peace, more myself, or more happy than my present day version of me. 

This blog will be a mixture of of several things. It will be about the process of continued exploration of myself in view of this world around us; it will bring up issues that I believe are of importance concerning religion, politics, equality and so on. On a more technical note, it will also be a record of this project should it turn into anything more than a therapeutic project. If my story encourages one soul to explore their inner self and find peace in this exploration, then I will consider this an extremely worthwhile project. 

So, come along for the continued journey! Share your ideas, comment on issues, and let's challenge one another on in compassion towards the inner peace we all seek.