This feels like an important milestone and I want to thank each of you for saying yes to being here. For celebrating your desire to write while easing your nervous system and accessing the portal. I posted on SKOOLERS to share the connections that created our connection. What is your next milestone that you want to reach in your community? I want to help you achieve that goal. Much love, blessings, and grace. Pamela

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I'm a 66 year old Army Veteran, former amateur boxer, bodyguard, bouncer. I've worked with the homeless but what I love is working with at-risk youth and watching their lives change. I chose the warrior life at an early age. At first I was a violent person and fighting was my drug of choice. I protected women, children, and the elderly and my violence was aimed towards gang members, bullies, street thugs and those who disrespected me or those who I loved. Now I'm a peaceful warrior who has helped gang members safely get out of the gang lifestyle without fear of retaliation, mentored those freshly out of prison etc.

The first lesson in the classroom is about having a personal Haiku so here is mine. Deep roots, steady hands, Guiding youth through stormy seas, I rise, and watch souls transform. My mantra ​I lead with the strength of a seasoned fighter and the heart of a healer. I am the architect of my own peace and the bridge for others to find theirs. Through discipline, resilience, and unshakeable presence, I transform the chaos of the world into a foundation for greatness. ​Core Pillars of My Mantra - ​The Architect: I don't just dream; I build structured paths for myself and at-risk youth. - ​The Fighter: I use the "boxing ring" mentality to face adversity with technical grace and grit. - ​The Bridge: I translate complex metaphysical truths into practical tools for those who need them most. ​ My Personal Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the Creator and to the path that the Creator has set before me. I pledge allegiance to my family, to my ancestors who walked before me, and to my future generations who will walk after me. I pledge to follow the way of the warrior: to protect those in need of protection, to guide those seeking direction, and to help those who require assistance. I pledge to be a man of honor and integrity and to do my part in making this world a better place to live. Bear Warrior Gonzales

Hey guys, I'd love to get to know everybody in the space! Let me know in the chat where you're from and what kind of book you're working on right now. Whether that's reading or writing I'd love to know. 💛