Dr. Arayeh, you have lit a path for me to continue to follow, and you’ve lit a candle in the heart of that precious little girl inside me. I “was” and “am” is all the same now. If I feel I’m beginning to slip back, I will remember that beautiful turquoise light that lit up and loved that little girl inside me who now is all love, all light, all peace, and all joy. In this very moment, gratitude is what I am feeling towards you and me. Also, for realizing, honoring, and knowing what it feels inside to be fully alive in this very moment!

In the past six weeks, I’ve come to understand why and where those doubts and fears I’ve had circling around my head come from, why they are there, and I am learning ways to manage, understand, re-learn, and replace them with self-love, acceptance and every day joyful living and gratitude. Every day, I soften more and more of those thoughts that come and go bringing me back to my breathing and being present. In the short time, I’ve been practicing to “be quieter” in my head, and I already see its value and deep purpose.