Replies to 'Defining Your Authentic Self'

I noticed a post from Taemanai about people moving on.  It touched a nerve with me and I felt inspired to post once more. 

Each of us who have come here does so for a very specific purpose and we leave for a specific purpose or reason. 

I came here 3 and 1/2 years ago in my search for myself and the real me.  I found it and along the way I found new life long friends.  I have grown and strengthened myself.  I did not shy away because of fear of finding something about myself - some do - I did not stay because I was afraid of the outside world nor did I stay because I needed a crutch.  I stayed to find myself and to help where possible others achieve the same result. 

I have not been here much for posting (but have watched) because I have found new and extremem happiness in a new relationship.  I have new business ventures that are fulfilling me along with the relationship - and therefore time and thought prevent me from providing valuable and sensibel input here. 

But never forget that the work we can do through Self Matters and Life Strategies can provide us with the key to our future - for the future can truly be whatever we want it to be if we can but know our own true self and let it be the guide for our future and not allow the past to colour the future. 

Good wishes to all - find the way forward that is you