The demise of Jaipi Sixbear

by Jeanne Frost; Featured Contributor

Personal growth is a beautiful thing. When I first started writing online, the rule was never to use your real name. I accepted that, made up a pen name that suited me and created a writer named Jaipi Sixbear. And just as easily (or not) this week, I killed her off.
Don't worry. She's not entirely dead. I mean, she is fictional.

I just don't feel like being Jaipi Sixbear anymore, you guys. Honestly, I never did fully embrace her. I always knew she was a costume I put on to help me grow into myself. She was a shield.

The shield worked very well.

Jaipi enabled me to say things Jeanne couldn't. She didn't worry about what other people thought of her and gradually, neither did I.

I'm officially out of my shell and then some. I'm now comfortable enough to be myself. So thanks, Jaipi, you served me well. R.I.P. Love you. Kiss, Kiss, Goodbye. LOL

But wait, there's more...

A funny thing happened while I was masquerading as Jaipi. I “found” myself. I found the child inside me, but in a wiser form. I started noticing that all my interests, hobbies, passions, opinions and even my paths were naturally connected. They were all related in some way. They were all leading me on the journey I was destined to take.

All the research, writing and soul searching I did as Jaipi helped me to see that we are all part of a connected and infinite reality. It helped me to see myself and all natural life as vital to the balance of the universe.

My “enlightenment” through Jaipi's research, revealed the beauty and healing power of a connected and energized natural world. When everything is in sync, honest and naturally balanced we are all able to live our best lives.

You guys, I can't live my best life as an imposter. It wouldn't be right or natural to do so.

“I gotta be me.”

(Brownie points if you sung that.)

Anyway... Jeanne Frost is my name. A naturally connected life journey is my goal, my destiny and my purpose.

Welcome to my world!