How talking you my boss about following my authentic self and asking choices that align with my soul meant that I wouldn’t be at my 9-5 forever and that meant getting consent from him to follow my dreams and my passion. Life doesn’t have to be all or nothing. My relationships don’t have to be all or nothing. I can have many things, but i discovered this by staying in connection with those I have relationships with and cultivating openness even thru the face of anxiety.