Thoughts by Tim

Certified Professional Trainer. Vegan & Spiritual Enthusiast. Human Rights and Philanthropic Advocate. ~My thoughts on fitness, nutrition, spirituality, relationships & current social issues.

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I Found My Truth.

I'd like to start by saying, by no means, do I feel I've had it the worst. I fully understand that throughout history and today, many face far more difficult situations than I have. I just feel that I want my story to be heard, in the hopes that it might encourage others. 

I've had life long friends treat me like I have the plague. I've had family members berate me on public forums. I've been stared at like I'm possessed. I've had to be in the middle of family and the person I love/loved. I've been bullied and basically spit on. I've seen some pretty dark sides of humanity. 

The thing is, I could have avoided much of the mentioned situations if I simply would have denied my natural brain chemistry and accepted the truth that others wanted to force on me. For a long time I did deny my my natural brain chemistry, and it was torture. The belief system I was raised in told me, there is no place here for your lifestyle. How was I ever to fit in?

Well, that question took me on a 10 year journey to find, my truth. I've spent many sleepless nights and countless days pondering how to make sense of it all. I've prayed thousands of prayers that said, "make me understand." 

Well, my ten year journey has led me to my truth. I can say that now more than ever, I understand. I had to do a lot of research to find what I consider to be the truth under centuries/millennia of lies. I found out there was a place for me to fit in. Is it the easiest spot for me to be? Definitely not. I know that I will still face much opposition and rejection. I know I will still have days that will make me want to loose faith in my truth. The thing is though, that through my journey I feel like I have developed traits that will allow me to encourage others. I feel that I can reach people that are on a similar journey and be a trusted friend they can talk to. Many times, that makes a world of difference. 

On the brighter side, my journey has definitely not been completely one sided. I have been shown much love my many people. I have had people that also have found their truth to encourage me. Many of my family members have shown me immense love, despite not seeing things the way I do. That's the way family should be. 

I just want you to know that no matter what you are told, no matter how many difficulties you go through, take the time to find your truth. It might take years of pondering, research and conversations with others, however, when you arrive it's worth it. 

If you would like to know more details of my story and the truth I came to, please feel free to contact me via Twitter or Facebook.

Wishing you the best today and always,

~ Tim

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