When trying to explain a subject as complex as the cosmos and its relation to the self, it can be overwhelming. Where does one even begin? Perhaps the best starting point is with our own understanding that we have thus far woven together through our given life experiences. For me, writing about my own unique experiences helps reveal a deeper understanding of self as I delve further into past memories. It is a way that helps me to freely express myself while better connecting the dots. What are my 
truths and core beliefs that define the person I am today? Who am I? And who is it that I am becoming? These questions dance around my mind often, as I know they do for us all.
My name is Marshall and I was brought into this world with my eyes and heart wide open. Innocent to the harsh realities this planet faces, I slowly began to feel the magic that I had always known, slowly dissolve into the practicalities of life. As I grew older and became more integrated into society, I realized that the world was in fact much more complex than I understood it to be.
My story begins with my beautiful mother and her love for her two children, me and my younger brother, Patrick. The experiences she gave to us were nothing less than extraordinary, and were meant for us to share with the rest of the world. Our upbringing never aligned with the status quo. One of the first things I can remember my mother showing me was my own personal power, and what a powerful attribute that was! She focused on showing me how to go within and connect my heart and mind to manifest what it is I truly desire and help guide the choices I make in my life. I’ll admit that mastering this has not always been simple and there have been plenty of times I have not applied it in my life, although having that foundation of knowledge is something that will always remain within the deepest part of myself, something that I can return to when I am ready.
The stark contrasts between my set of beliefs developed early on in life and those reflected by the masses were confusing to me as a child. I couldn’t fully understand the way that others viewed the world through the constructs they had built. I felt as if so many people were shut off to the endless possibilities of the universe, while in my heart I believed there to be so much more. I believe that this innocence of mine only further attracted more unique experiences in my life. At the age of five, a beautiful man who completely captivated my mother’s heart entered our lives. This man only reaffirmed the magic that I believed in and opened my heart and mind to more than I could have ever imagined. I was intrigued, inspired and in complete awe. I knew upon meeting him and observing his light that my life would never be the same…
