As women, sometimes we put our own roadblocks in front of us. The more we become successful, the greater the challenges that face us. And, incredibly, the larger the obstacle in our path, the more life-affirming, creative, and energizing is the solution -- if we are ready to take on that role and responsibility.

Some examples of putting obstacles in our own way include:

When you look at pictures of space, you get the feeling that your whole world expands.

Our actions here on our tiny planet, Spaceship Earth, while we float in a vast galaxy in a huge universe, are just one of the many experiences we offer/we are offered: we are constantly learning, sharing, growing, living and dying, and as sentient creatures, we have multiple opportunities to be aware and to be mindful of our situation.

Do you remember your life-shattering decisions from one year, five years, ten years, twenty years ago? Only a few very special decisions will stand out. The rest is just chaff separated from the wheat.