The beginning

About a year ago, I was introduced to a new way of looking at life and the meaning behind it all.  During this time, I have begun to read some books, met some amazing new people and have gained so much information that I would like to start sharing.


Tonight I was at the gym swimming when it hit me like a ton of bricks that I need to share my story and journey.  It is nerve racking because I fear the reaction I may get from some people out there, but as I get more detailed, you will begin to understand why I can't ignore the voice telling me to share.


Religion is something that has not and never did come easy to me.  I grew up in a very active LDS family.  But at age 4, my mom has always repeated the story of her waking me up one morning for church.  As she woke me up, I sat straight up in bed, looked her in the eyes and asked "well, what if it isn't true?"  Who knows what my mom's answer was, but I don't think I ever stopped asking myself that question.  I always wanted to believe it because it would make my life 'easier'.  I would not let my family down.  Everyone I knew was mormon, so how would my friends think of me if they knew I didn't believe?  As I grew older, I came to understand that living a religion is much harder if you don't believe it.   Life seems to fall into place when you become honest with yourself.  But when you only know one religion and leave, how do you start to perceive the world?  Is there a God?  Is there more meaning to this life?  If there is, what is the real truth?


These are some of the questions I will start to answer during this time.  I will state from this very first post that I am not here to tell anyone they are wrong for what they believe or think.  I am not here to judge for any of those beliefs.  Some of the people who come across may think I am crazy.  Some may think I am right on target.  My goal in all this is to help people understand that everyone here has a purpose.  Each person's purpose and goal in this life is all different.  We are all different.  And I sure hope that we can see past all our differences and learn to love one another and help all those around us.