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Thank You Blog Readers.


This is just a sincere note of thanks to all you dedicated readers who have been part of the See, Believe, & Achieve blog.  I still can't believe that in just a short time we have reached over 1,000 readers. It is even more exciting to know that this blog is being read in various parts of the world. What a beautiful and motivating way to end 2011. When I first started this blog, I didn't really know what to expect and honestly thought that this was a blog only my mom would read. Yet, I kept posting and you all kept reading. Your support has truly inspired me. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you again. As with my first post remember, "The journey of a thousand miles, begins with one single step." 

The idea for this project started so many years ago and lived dormant in my heart and mind, waiting for the right moment to arrive. For me, this is not just a blog, but an opportunity to share my love and passion for mental health, well being, and life. There also comes a sense of responsibility in knowing the power of the written word. It is amazing how just one simple word can affect the way we think and feel, such as with the words faith, hope, believe, and love. If one word could inspire, imagine what many words placed in just the right phrase and content could do? And with that, this blog came to life. 

See, Believe, & Achieve is dedicated to helping others learn about mental health, which will hopefully lead to helping rid the stigma about an illness that for too long has been ignored. I realized a long time ago that this was my path and have embraced it wholeheartedly. Life is an interesting ride. It can lift you up and the next minute whip you out of sorts like rag doll in the wind. It's unknowing. It's beautiful. At times it can be magical and then there are those days that leave us wondering, "why me?" While we may never know all the answers, the one thing certain is that we are all in this together. Our lives are not our own, no matter how much we want to think so. Everything we do affects the world around us, like the ripples in a pond expanding from just one pebble being thrown into the water.

We are powerful beyond measure. It is in that moment we truly realize this, that our lives begin to take shape. As you look to the year ahead, I wish you and those near and dear to you much happiness, love, and success. Thank you once again for taking time out of your busy day to visit my blog. I hope that you have enjoyed these posts, as much as I have enjoyed writing them. I send you all a warm hug and look forward to what 2012 has to offer.

PS- Stay tuned for a recap of 2011 and what's to come for 2012! :) 

With love, 
Ane :) 


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