I want to share a video with you, but I am reluctant to do so because, like any sane person, I fear your judgement.

In this video I share an experience from my childhood that has shaped my life and continues to do so. This particular childhood experience challenged my sense of the world and how I perceived myself.

The videographer asked me to talk about my background and how I got started in this work. Before I knew it, I was sharing something deeply private and protected for decades. As I spoke, I wondered whether to censor myself or to speak as frankly as I could.

I let the cat out of the bag. It’s out and on video now.

So, the question remains should I share it or not?

“Why share? What are you hoping to accomplish by doing so?” These are the questions I would ask of a client in a similar situation.

I realize the deeper motivation has to do with being transparent and allowing you to see my composition. I feel that sharing this video frees me from masks that I want to shed. In sharing it,

I am willing to live my truth, to be visible in it, and most importantly, I want you to know that about me!

I want to open a dialogue that goes beyond the gossipy, belittling snapchats and hear about soul journeys that live outside of homogenised realities. I want real conversations with you because I know there are things in your life that make you different.

I hope we are willing to hear different life stories. If you are, thank you.