Introduction of Hope
I am so excited to finally launch this website, blog and podcast! I have anticipated this moment for the last year and can't believe I am finally getting it off the ground. I realize that there are a lot of "self-help" websites out there and that you could be visiting any one of them. I want to say that I appreciate you coming here. For the last 7 years I have had a passion for seeing others set free in every facet of their lives - body, mind, soul and spirit. I have grown tremendously during that period of time and want to spread what I have learned (and am currently learning) to others who feel empty or lost and suffer from guilt, sadness and issues concerning self-worth. I want to offer some hope to you and help you to realize the unebelievable being that you actually are.
Believe
Let me start out by saying this - "BELIEVE" is everything. If you do not BELIEVE, you have NOTHING. An individual can tell me what to do and how to do it all they want, but unless I truly BELIEVE, I have absolutely no foundation to build on. BELIEVE is what inspires me to ACT. But believe MUST come first - there are no exceptions. When BELIEVE is not present, actions are empty, exhausting and leave me feeling like death. I want to help ignite (or re-ignite) that spirit of "believe" within you through our blogs, podcasts and comments/ personal interactions posted on the site. I say "our" because this is truly a team effort. My fellow podcast hosts, bloggers and those who visit the site will make this site what it is and what it will become.
Who I am
My "resume" of sorts: My name is Aimee, I am 33 years old and am currently working on a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Bethany University in 1998. I am currently the dean of students at a small high school in Phoenix, AZ and spent the previous ten years in the social work field. * Blogs and podcasts will be available at: blog.journey2u.com
I am of the belief that education is important, but what I learn from life FAR outweighs any head knowledge I have ever/will ever receive! Life experiences make lasting impacts, whereas "classroom knowledge" tends to fade in the distance.
Our Focus
Our blog and podcast topics will be centered on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wholeness. We will offer our own insights and information we have come across during personal research on the subjects. Our desire is NOT to tell you "what to do" or "what is right," but to offer our perspective and what we have learned on our personal journeys thus far. We believe in the grace of God and believe that his desire for us is to be free from what holds us back from knowing our TRUE selves and experiencing TRUE peace and joy. Our goal is to love you and encourage you to love yourself. This site is brand new so we will be gradually adding blogs, podcasts and other information as well. We can't wait for you to become a part of our journeys as we become a part of yours...
Aimee Dassele