...and this is my life. Today, I take ownership of all that surrounds my existence. Each day that the good Lord sees fit to fill my lungs with air, I recognize that I have the power to be. Be what I've always been. Be what I never thought I could be. Be what He has designed me to be. Me. This is my life. I am neither victim of nor subject to the actions, choices, and decisions of others. For whatever affects they have on me are through my own actions, choices, and decisions. And today, I boldly decide to own my life, I freely choose to live it fully as a demonstration of God's ultimate love, and my actions will speak for the words I have yet spoken. My past has shaped me, but it does not define me, for at any given moment, I can choose to break free from this mold and cast myself into a new vessel, one that reflects what my inner being has always contained. I am not limited by time or resources, as I am governed and guided by One of omnipotence. The collective body of knowledge is at my disposal, and there is nothing beyond my capacity to discover or learn. I will use my power and knowledge for good and I will not be discouraged or derailed by those who choose to do otherwise. For that is their life. But as for me, today is a new day. Today is a blessed day. Today will be the day that I have always waited for, because I will make it so. I take nothing and no one for granted; instead my gratitude flows from every thought I have, every word I speak, and every deed I commit. I am Tanya Blackwell, and this is MY life.