the time. As I forgave myself, I also learned to
forgive others. When I look beyond the human mis-
takes and see the frightened child, it's easier to
understand that we are all just on our own paths,
learning lessons in our own time. Knowing this,
I believe, is knowing compassion.
I had to create a new belief system. I had to learn
to accept, value and love myself exactly as I am.
And I had to learn to trust myself. The healing that
began on my retreat had taken hold. I was on my
way back to me.
playful wink in the mirror, all in an effort to get out
of the self-destructive rut I'd been stuck in for so
long. I was starting to like the company I kept,
even when I was alone. It was not easy, but I was
rewriting my story.
all of my experiences--the falling down, the getting
back up, and everything in between. I understand
now that healing is not selfish, because when we
heal ourselves we become a source of healing for
others. I have joy in my life again, in abundance.
it is a gift to help guide others towards setting their
own hearts free and to help them to see--as I un-
derstand it--that we are all the creative manifesters
of our own destinies. I have also been blessed with
true, honest love. I am engaged to be married to an
amazing man who loves me for who I am at my cen-
ter. He is for me, as I am for him, a dream come true.
kling eyes and I whisper, "I know who you are, and
I love you very, very much."
filming of The Joyful Revolution, Kara takes a moment to enjoy the sunshine and breeze off the California coast.