The Dream

This weekend was life changing for me. After the three days we spent in Chicago, nothing can ever be the same again.

I wish I could put into words the difference in me, the change inside of my body, my heart, and my brain. The only way I can say it is this:

Imagine you lived in a little, dark box all of your life. You never thought anything could change. You lived the same life the people before you lived, and you never dared step foot outside the lines. You never even allowed the hope of a different life, for fear of having your hopes dashed. You never allowed yourself to dream for fear of being laughed at. Or say you had dreamed but had those dreams crushed by a merciless individual, and you never knew you could reclaim the power and grace stolen from you. But then, one day, someone opens a door. They smile and offer their hand. The world they gently pull you into is bright and beautiful. This world offers you freedom and unlimited possibilities. This is your chance!

My weekend in Chicago stopped me on the path I was walking and offered me a new way. It gave me a new vision and a new dream.

I was meant to take this trip and discover how lost I've been. It was amazing to find myself.