"We don't even know how strong we are..." ~ Isabel Allende  

I'm writing this, along with a few other touchstone messages, days before Dorian's estimated arrival in central Florida and scheduling them to be sent during the days the hurricane is predicted to be here. Hopefully, the storm will weaken. It may even change course. Then again, the high winds and rain could be severe. Power might be out. When you receive this, my husband and I may be hunkered down in a closet with our cat, Minka. Or, we may be sleeping comfortably under normal conditions when this is sent at 5 am. 

Wherever you are and at whatever time you read this, I hope you are safe, healthy, and well in every way.

The gift of strength is a meaningful one to focus on during storms of every kind though. Let's always remember that we have strength and that it runs deep into our being.  

Besides being strong, do you know that you are awesome? Gifted? Talented? Beautiful?

Truly,
Charlene

THE FIRST GIFT IS STRENGTH. May you remember to call upon it whenever you need it. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth