It's truly remarkable how, upon reflection, we can see that every aspect of our lives is guiding us towards a specific destination. Sometimes, this destination serves as a waypoint to a grander journey, while at other times, it marks the completion of one chapter, ushering in a new adventure.

Life, as we know it, is in a constant state of flux, forever changing, evolving, and shifting. These transformations can lead us to greater heights, or they may present opportunities for introspection, awakening, and personal growth.

Thinking back to my own journey, I recall a moment 16 years ago when I first felt a strong urge to "speak." I was just 18 years old, fresh out of school, and facing the pressure to decide my life's path. During this introspection, I found myself drawn to the idea of speaking on stages.

Many people around me deemed my aspiration unrealistic, believing I was too young to embark on such a path. However, deep within, I knew this was my calling. Despite the doubts and skepticism of others, I turned to the internet to explore my passion and discovered the world of blogging.

Back then, blogs were a relatively new phenomenon, and I had no clue where to begin. Only a handful of people I read about had ventured into the world of blogging, but I decided to take the plunge. I set up my first WordPress blog, daniellegrant. com, and started sharing my thoughts. My posts primarily focused on motivation, my favorite recipes, inspirational quotes, and maintaining a positive mindset.

It was an exciting and fulfilling adventure, and my blog started to gain traction. However, as life would have it, I allowed the naysayers to influence me. They claimed that "blogging wouldn't become a significant thing" and dismissed the internet as unimportant. Sadly, I let my little blog go after a year, unable to foresee it as a part of my future.

Fast forward 15 years, and here I am, writing this for my BLOG - yes, all these years later, creating content for my personal brand. While I no longer possess the domain daniellegrant.com, I now have daniellegrant.me.

This brings me back to my opening statement, "upon reflection, we can see that every aspect of our lives is guiding us towards a specific destination."

I always knew I was destined to make a positive impact on people's lives, inspiring them to live their best life. This was my truth, my purpose. I possessed the ability to help individuals align with their better selves.

Despite the twists and turns life presented, here I am, nearly two decades later, returning to where I started blogging, sharing, and influencing others. Although I've tried various pursuits over the past few years, I never prioritized blogging as I do today.

My journey wasn't merely a recent rekindling of my blog; it's been a six-year journey of aligning with my inner truth, understanding my purpose, and coming to this point. Similar to the determination I had at 18, when I left my corporate job seven years ago, I knew it was my opportunity to realign with my inner truth.

I couldn't foresee the path that lay ahead, but I was aware of the growing significance of the internet and how I could help people, serve others, and build meaningful businesses. Little did I know that I would encounter numerous lessons, failures, and unexpected twists, all leading me back to where I am today blogging, sharing my stories and insights.

Seven years have passed since I left my corporate job, and six years of dedicated coaching, mentoring, guiding, and leading have led me to this profoundly aligned moment. While I have achieved some success in my mission over the last six years, I recognize that it wasn't my full potential or complete alignment.

During these past few years, I've dived deeper into my mission, honed my voice, clarified my message, and embraced my truth. It hasn't been an easy journey; there have been moments of doubt and wavering determination.

However, when I contemplate giving up, I think back to 18-year-old Danielle, who burned with the desire to serve, support, and inspire others to become their best selves.

I can't help but wonder, "What would my life be like if I hadn't given up on my little blog 15 years ago?" Although dwelling on such thoughts doesn't serve me, it does serve as a reminder that I've come full circle on this journey of aligning with my truth.

If I hadn't started that blog all those years ago, I might have missed my chance to embrace the internet once more. I might not have believed in myself today. It's the fact that I did start back then that has brought me to this point, writing my first real blog under my personal brand, Danielle Grant.

We often look back on our lives and perceive missed opportunities or failures, allowing them to deter us. Instead, we should view them as connection points, awakenings to possibilities, and glimpses of what's available to us.

As I mentioned, I always knew I was meant to inspire and guide others, and today, I do so not only through writing but also through podcasting, which I've been doing for years, on and off. I remind myself that podcasting is a form of blogging.

If 18-year-old Danielle hadn't tried that blog, I might still be here today, but with doubts, wondering if I could do this or if it was meant for me. Yet, I know that people did read my blog back then and people do want to hear from me.

In closing, I want to remind you that everything in your life is leading you to a specific point, and most of what we perceive as failures are actually these pivotal points.

There's one crucial aspect to this idea that I must emphasize: I never stopped believing in that inner truth, even during my corporate job. I always had an inkling that I would realign with my mission of "speaking." I just didn't know how it would manifest.

Now, after years of trying, learning, and persevering, I am finally in alignment with that truth. It still amazes me how life often presents our desires right before us, but if it's not our moment to fully align with them, they become fleeting thoughts, feelings of failure, and missed opportunities.

I'm proud of my younger self who tried, and I'm equally proud of my adult self today, who is returning to where it all began, blogging, sharing, speaking, and illuminating.

I'm proud that I forgave myself for past mistakes and continued, listening to the guidance leading me back to this version of myself.

I feel immense excitement, knowing that, after 15 years, I'm back where I started but operating on a completely different frequency.

With great pride I Welcome to my little piece of the interweb, specifically my blog, where I share my thoughts, ideas, and wisdom I have received over the years.

Welcome beautiful human I am glad that you are here!

Here is what you can expect from my blogs & articles:

• I will be sharing personal stories and experiences.
• I will be sharing wisdom about spirituality, awakening, and ascension.
• I will be sharing articles about things you don't want to look at or consider.
• I will be sharing my light, wisdom, and resources that can help you.

P.S. If you are an original reader of my blog (circa 2006), I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and say Hello! And if you are brand new to me and my work, I'd also love to hear from you! 

As I welcome you to my newly aligned space and time, I would like to invite you into my world:

Here are 3 ways you can receive my vibe:

1. Daniellegrant.me - My personal brand & mentoring
2. Thespiritualroom.co - My spiritual development company
3. The Spiritual Show Podcast - My mission & purpose in audio form!