Hi Leslie, thank you so much for taking the time to respond. It means a lot that my writing resonates with you in some way. There is a quote from Steve Pressfield that states, “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.” We all want our desires to be fulfilled so we tell the stories that keep that hope alive. I would love to hear more about you as a person if you are willing to share. Please feel free to reach out to me at maeyalily@gmail.com.