"Courage to Live" this was the heading in a review left by Ernest D Hernandez, who happens to be my brother, I promise I didnt bribe him. I read his review and was moved to tears, for 2 reasons. First I hoped sharing the stories in the book would help someone, but I really didnt know if the stories would be meaningful to anyone else but me. I was concerned that the stories would come across as me seeking sympathy. My brother is a hell of a writer and he was "there" meaning he could call bull shit, so I expected a gangsta level critique from him. Second I never considered the book could help someone I love. 

Have you ever felt incapable of helping the ones you love most? I have, for the majority of my life Ive prayed to find a way to help the ones I love and always came up short. Maybe I was trying to hard, maybe all I had to do was be vulnerable and share what is "also true".

What does "also true" mean? Well, we put a ton of energy in showing all of our shininess and hiding the the things that are "also true". We showcase our credentials & accomplishments which makes it easy for our people to believe we got our stuff in a pile, and maybe they dont because they cant. We hide our fears and insecurities. Like when I was putting the book together I had a bunch of fears and still do. However Im pretty sure you never saw a LinkedIn post about me worrying that I would embarrass my family. So I invite you to think about what it would take to share what is also true with your cherished ones. My money says it will inspire one of them or at the very least relieve some of the pressure you have been carrying all by your self.

If you dont believe me, read the thoughtful words that indicate to me that I am on the path to Becoming the Promise I am Intended to Be.