I have a ring…it is a wide silver band…inscribed…love life…and…on the inside…be 
brave…my daughter gave it to me a few years ago…she bought one for both of us…
This morning…as I look at my hand…Bertha…is reminding me…to love my life…to live my truth…and…to be brave enough to do that…every moment of every day…
She says…that it takes bravery…to love my life…when it doesn’t seem to be perfect…because…it is so easy to focus on the imperfections…but…to step out of my comfort zone…and…appreciate all the things that I love about it…takes a certain kind of courage…
She also reminds me…that the only way…I can…love life…is to…live my truth…and…we all know…that isn’t always easy…it takes a lot of courage…to stand in front of the world…as…exactly who I am…and…I have to admit…some days…I don’t have it…I cave…I go with the flow…I hold my tongue…when it shouldn’t be held…by not expressing my needs…my truth…
But…today…I have on the ring…today…Bertha…says…I can…love life…I can…be brave…and she will help me…
Jane
