Evolving from the Past and Into the Future

This might look like a barn to you, but to me, it's a portal to my past.
Growing up, I spent my summers working tobacco and running through cornfields. 

These were the rhythms of a small farm town with just 10,000 people and one stoplight. It was a place of simplicity, close-knit relationships, and a strong connection to nature. For a long time, it was the perfect place to grow up - until it wasn't.

As I reached my teenage years, I began to feel the constraints of a small town. The world felt bigger, and my aspirations larger than the borders of a cornfield. I longed for more - more experiences, more diversity, more opportunities. 

So, I ran the other way.

I went on a journey that took me around the world, trading my small-town roots for the vastness of the big city. In the process, I rejected any part of small-town America in me, convinced that to grow, I needed to shed my past completely.

But life has a way of teaching us the lessons we need to learn. 

As I navigated these new environments, I realized that the very values I had tried to leave behind were the ones that grounded me. The simplicity, the sense of community, the connection to nature - these were not limitations but strengths.

Now, I’ve transitioned to a new phase of my life. 

My identity is no longer tied to towns or nations but to my energetic essence and connection to Source. I’ve learned that transcending my past doesn’t mean rejecting it; it means integrating it into my ongoing evolution. This is the essence of "transcend and include."

In nature and science, atoms form molecules, each building upon the other while retaining their core properties. Similarly, transcending and including means moving beyond the limitations of our origins while embracing their valuable lessons.

As you reflect on your own journey, consider this: 

Are there aspects of your past that you’ve been trying to escape? 

What if true growth isn’t about abandoning those roots but about integrating their wisdom into who you are becoming? 

Embrace the richness of your history while stepping into your future. 

Your potential is not defined by your past but by how you evolve from it.