Artist, illustrator, and author Shane Pollard takes us on a journey through his fantastical mind and his first novel, Show Yourself, a quirky mystery thriller that blends dark humor with deeper questions about life and meaning. In this episode we hear how Shane originally dreamed of being a rocket scientist (or at least working for NASA) before a near-tragic accident provided the opportunity to pivot to the arts and the world of illustration (make sure to check these out as well on his site).

Shane has an ardent belief that "...We create our future, it can be anything we want it to be. This is our power. To forge the future and the life we choose. And this is done by what we have experienced in the past. Every second of our confused, lost lives, is a gift. We cannot change the terrible things which have already happened, but we can keep them in our mind, heart, and soul to discover their purpose and not let our pain be our end—while living our lives more beautifully than what anyone thought possible."

As you listen to Shane speak and read, Show Yourself, I believe you will feel the power of these beliefs for yourself.