Dr. James Kavanaugh ~

I am so deeply saddened over the death of James Kavanaugh, with whom I have never met face to face. Strangely, I felt a connection to him as if he just "got" me. His books have truly grounded me during some of the most tumultuous times in my life when I was completely lost and just couldn't find my way.

To explain it, well...I can't. I just appreciate his words, beyond any reasoning or explanation. And, while I am sad that the opportunity has been lost to have a conversation with him or give thanks to him personally for understanding me, if only by default in understanding himself, I am inspired to live my life out loud even when no one's listening. I am inspired to do this life with passion and, in turn, inspire others to do the same.

But, because I haven't gotten to the point that I understand what it is about myself that would inspire others, I will defer to the words of Mr. Kavanaugh and post a writing of his as often as I can so that others may get some of his insight. Well, that and his books are out of print.