Getting Started on a Mission

About a week ago, Cory Monteith died.  His death was senseless, needless, an overdose. I did not really know his work nor watch Glee, but I was touched by the numerous tributes his life inspired. One of the tributes was a tweet by Richard Branson where he noted Cory's efforts to end homelessness.  It was in that moment, that the purpose for this site became clear.  It was in that moment that my purpose, my mission, became clear.  I want to end hopelessness.  How can someone who is loved by so many, be so hopeless that he becomes self destructive? 

Purpose

This is not just about the extremes of hopelessness, the things that result in self sabotage and self destruction. Its also about the little, everyday challenges.  The voices inside our heads that make us question our ability, question our worth, tell us that we can't... 

And, it's not about the can't...it's about getting over the can't...getting past the can't.  It's about not being a victim.  It's about taking a step, no matter how small, because every small step can put us on the path to grand possibilities. 

Pages

I've separated this site as follows:

• Step out... - Stories, tips and tricks to help you move forward
• Words of Wisdom - Some pretty good quotes
• My Stories - I needed a place for these
• My Poems

About Me

I am Barbara Jane, its my first and middle name.  Whenever I think of my name, my inner voice says it very fast and with a southern accent, which is funny because my parents were from Pittsburgh and didn't have any trace of southern accents, except when my mother said red, but that's another story.  I choose to use my first two names because this is who I am...last names can change.  You'll learn more about me in My Stories because I just can't fit it all in here.

Disclaimer

I will give credit to those I take ideas from, unless there is a reason for them to be anonymous, but otherwise, the words are my own.  If you know me and "hear" yourself in one of my stories but remember events differently, that's life...start your own blog...these are my stories.