Please welcome Megan Harner, a kick-ass Pinkie who I met on Twitter (@Meganmonique- follow her, Pinkies!). She's been posting on her blog about her Joy Journal. I was so inspired by how beautifully she is Owning Pink that I invited her to guest post on Owning Pink. And she graciously agreed. Let's give her a big Pink round of applause and a big deep bow. Namaste, Megan:

The Pink Invitation

I was approached by Lissa early in the week to write a guest blog about how I "Own Pink." Not only was I thrilled that she asked me to do this, but I have also been bragging to all of my closest friends about what an honor it is.

As the weekdays flew by, I found myself puzzled thinking about what I should write. Then Thursday came and my boss told me that the company would need to cut back my hours because business is slow for the time being, but they didn't want to lose me completely. It was a compliment mixed with some scary news, but I understood the circumstances.

I found myself sitting in my kitchen that Thursday evening, wondering how I could write a piece on Owning Pink, when at the time I felt lost as how to actually OWN PINK. And then it hit me! As if the universe were sweeping me off my feet, I soon realized that this is truly what Owning Pink was all about!

What Owning Pink Is All About

The past year has been a journey of discovery for me. I learned more about who I am and how I want to live my life than I ever imagined was possible. Never had I dreamt that there was so much depth to the universe and so much simplicity all the same. I go through each day with the philosophy that "thoughts become things." Therefore I simply have to imagine what it is that I want for myself and my life, visualize it, feel it, put an action in place that corresponds with my desires and anything I want is truly possible.

Yes, the possibility of losing my job is scary. Not to mention the current state of the economy fueling the fear. However, I refuse to start living into the illusions that surround me, I have come too far. Owning Pink is phrase that simply and powerfully puts into words all of the responsibility, power, authenticity, self love, creativity, worth, health and wealth that consumes us as women. We are creatures of myth and beauty, no matter the shape, size or color we come in. Our roots grow deep and our love for ourselves and those around exceeds what (hu)mankind deemed possible.

When YOU Own Pink

When you take on the idea and action of Owning Pink you are making a stand to yourself and to the universe that YOU are woman, let us hear you ROAR! You are Owning your Body, just the way it is, your spirit, your family, your life and everything that has ever intrigued you or left you craving more. It is my power, it is YOUR power to declare who we are as people and to get out of this life, whatever it is that we want. After all, that's why we're here, struggling is optional. If I were you, I would opt out!

My Owning Pink Declaration

I am declaring that no matter the state of mind in the economy, no matter the trials and tribulations I might face in my lifetime, I will always take a moment to dig deep in my soul and find exactly what it is that brings me pure joy and love. This is me, Owning Pink.

With Pink love to you all,

Megan