Sometimes you need to be rattled.

I look back at the things that didn't go "as planned" in my life.

The things that created contrast.

The things that challenged me.

The things that forced me to be still.

The things that helped me grow.

And because of the work that I've done on myself, I can now sit in gratitude for it all, while still being wildly certain (yet calm) that contrast will come again many more times in my life.

Three years ago, I almost went back to teaching.

I almost threw in the photography towel.

I almost suffocated my passion.

(For more on that story, read Chapter 5 in Grit & Grace)

But, the universe had a different plan for me. And, once I was tuned in, tapped in, and turned on, I was able to see the path so damn clearly.

Sometimes you need to be rattled.

Sometimes you need a gut check.

Sometimes you need a rock bottom.

Sometimes all you need to do is shut up, get quiet, and listen.

Now I allow my inner knowing to lead me, knowing that life is most certainly happening for me, not to me.

I know that I am right where I am supposed to be at this moment in time. I am so proud of the work that I am doing and how I am positively affecting each woman that I work with.

Thank you to each and every woman who has placed their trust in me over the last few years.

It's been one wild, rewarding, and incredible ride.

Susan Cairns, I had so much fun catching up and creating with you during our time together.

I am so eternally lucky to have had the pleasure of showing you just how truly beautiful you are, both inside and out.

HMUA: Kamerin Litten