1. Shade name you identify with most and why:
FUTURIST. Because I see all the beauty in the world in its full potential unfolding into the future, even when things seem grim, a positive attitude is what actually creates a future worth living for not only for myself but for others.
2. Mantra you live by:
Encourage Believe and Love. Keep your head up and your heart open. Comparison is the thief of joy. Push through and ahead.
3. The things you are grateful for:
Family, friends, health, and my dog.
4. The person you admire most and why:
Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk who was nominated by Martin Luther King for the Nobel Peace prize. He has written over 100 books. To this day he is still a peace activist that had influenced millions of people all over the world. One that has helped me most is that I re-read his book called You Are Here: discovering the magic of the present moment.
5. Your Goal(s) for 2017:
Be positive, seek wisdom and show humility every day. Practice action and encouragement with the people I love. Balance my health. Drink more water. Eat something green every day and exercise. Listen, read, and give food to my brain. Smile, hug, and kiss more.