Hey everyone, I'm Chelsea and I'm happy to be part of such an inspiring & encouraging platform. What a great way to connect, share and grow with others from all over the world. Usually I absolutely hate sharing and participating in ice breakers as they make me uncomfortable but I am working on being seen and heard more so here I am. I joined in on this group around April of this year but didn't start getting involved until a couple months in. I wanted to see what this all was about first and needed to think about how I wanted to participate. A little bit about me: I grew up in a military home -my parents are both marine veterans. We moved a lot and got to experience many different cultures especially when we lived in Hawaii for five years. I had to make new friends wherever we went which was challenging but rewarding. I enjoy art, music, nature, animals, fitness, health, being involved in the community and learning. I like reading, hiking, camping, painting, pottery and making things - woodworking, upcycling, crafting, canning, DIY projects and making my own skincare products. My dream is to have my own homestead one day and to teach others how to be more self sufficient & creative. Lately I have really been diving into my inner work. I've been reading, journaling, reflecting, questioning things, trying different methods & approaches, being more intentional about how I spend my time, what I spend my money on, working on developing my goals and ambitions, deepening my spiritual walk and really just aligning myself with my core beliefs & my true authentic self. I've had a lot of pushback on this from family, the healthcare system and others who don't seem to agree or like these new changes in me. I've had to seek resources and people who are willing to support me and accept me for where I am. It has definitely been challenging and difficult to balance all the delays, obstacles and redirection life has thrown at me but I am working on finding my way. This journey I am on is mine and I am grateful for all the wisdom, lessons and blessings to come. I am still learning to enjoy the process and not rush the destination. Life has been very uncertain and unknown for me lately. I am paving through uncharted territory but I know it is for a greater purpose & is helping me become a leader and a teacher. I am growing and blooming into the person I want to be and someone I can be proud of.