Odd question for me to try to answer since I do not have a consistent, day-to-day relationship with people I am related to. I have very little relationship with my nuclear family -- their wants generally include being saved from their own lack of self-discipline. My granddaughter and my stepdaughter are my most immediate family close to me -- they are real keen on growing up and having a good life. I don't consider myself part of a family unit, though -- unless one includes the cat.

My happiness is measured in degrees of internal awareness, acceptance, and peace. I don't think there is a specific place where I am happiest. It is within the doing of life, the living of my purpose, and the transcendence of my temporary human existence that I find my greatest happiness.

Everyday is playday . . . if it is not, then we are taking this all WAY too seriously . . .

Recently, I have discovered just how inauthentic and deceitful I can be. It is the essence of my inability to maintain lasting friendships, including one with myself. I recently told my boyfriend that I wanted to "leave this relationship" and it is still true . . .that relationship was based on my lack of being truthful (i.e., saying something was okay when it was not, going out of my way to be with him when I needed to be tending to my life). I shared with him that I want to create a new relationship based on my authenticity and honesty. I have several people and events to thank for this, not the least of which is the freedom of space and love on Gaia that allows me to explore who I am.

My inspiration is perspiration. I work hard at all that I do and my heart pumps madly in love with my results.