Over the past 20 years of living in the Michiana community, my greatest joy has come from learning more about myself and what makes me who I am. Much of my “unfolding” can be credited to people and places in our community, which have enriched my life and allowed me to “become” without judgement. This unfolding, and becoming, are part of the awakening that has happened within me. This is what I refer to as conscious. Recognizing that my words, deeds, and actions affect not just me, but those around me, as well as the greater whole.