Much of our empowerment chats center around the attainment of greater self. I walk the same path as you in my quest for enlightenment. I will forever be a student of life, always learning and growing. The last few days have been character builders for me. I’ve had to be honest with myself and my intentions. Am I truly ready to make the sacrifices necessary to experience my greatest potential for being? Beyond sacrifice, am I ready to surrender all? What does surrendering all mean? Is there a difference? (Why, yes!) And where does my ego fit in? (Nowhere!)

For awhile now I’ve conspired with the Universe, praying for the manifestation of my innermost desire to bear witness to a love so powerful and authentic, a love supreme. I mean, I’m talking the Holy Trinity of love. One that encompasses being love, giving love and receiving love. I am prepared to sacrifice to attain the highest level of understanding I can master. And sacrifice I have done. Problem is, I have not surrendered to the very love I’ve spoken into existence. Herein lies my breakthrough: It’s possible we can be ready and willing to give it all up (sacrifice) but if we aren’t ready to give in (surrender) then what we have given up is for naught. I gave up the good to go for the great. Until I surrender to this greatness and am unafraid to share my light, I am hindering any progress garnered by my sacrifices. The fears that have surfaced are new to me. Still I refuse to let them prevent me from experiencing greatness or the authentic self, love I desperately seek. I am determined to walk through these fears.

My challenge to each of you on your climb to the peak is to surrender. If there is no surrender, we miss out on the opportunity to honor our dreams. Fears will surface. Use them as a moral compass. Disarm them. Let them make you stronger and wiser but never let them be a handicap in realizing greatness.

What has your journey in discovering your highest self been like? What have you sacrificed to attain this level of understanding? What fear dragons have you had to slay?

Let’s continue to positively influence people and build successful nations. I am on this journey with you. Together we are smuggling our daydreams into reality!