Everything we need to live the life we deserve and desire exists inside us. The beauty of life is that your DESTINY lies always in your hands. We fail to see that what we seek outside us is already within us. If you‘re looking for appreciation, appreciate yourself and all your efforts more, and you will no longer feel the need for it. This has taken a very long time to learn. It was one of my big aha moments but it was only the beginning.

The magic that happens if you allow yourself to believe not just that you are ENOUGH, but that deep inside of you is the magic you seek. Some of the most important learning and personal growth I’ve experienced in my lifetime occurred in the lowest point of my life. It is through pain of losing something outside of you that you learn everything we need is already inside of us. We can’t control our circumstances, but all of the additional suffering we’re so good at layering on is optional. This powerful perspective is available to each of us. It just requires practice.

Happiness is not about what the world gives you. Happiness is what you think about what the world gives you.” Mo Gawdat

The best place to start reclaiming what you were made for is with “yourself first.” The real secret to transforming your life is to wake up and become conscious of your thought patterns. Thoughts shape our emotions and our emotions shape the quality of our lives. When I elevated my self-concept, and embraced self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-love, I was able to elevate my quality of life.

This is precisely why I’m heading off the grid for four days this weekend. I’m going to spend time in nature and doing more “inner work.” This practice is a gift that I believe will keep on giving as long as I keep doing the work.

My fitness journey really helped me tune into this wisdom. I started with teachers, books, courses, retreats, self-help programs and events. And while this helped me expand my inner knowing, until I tuned my attention inward, I was always left wanting more. If this is hard for you, tune into your body. There is a “gut instinct” which is the physical expression of your inner guru. You have everything within, right here, right now, in this moment. It’s time to start putting it to work.

Today’s food & workout recap:

• Breakfast: Vegan Protein shake with almond milk, 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 cup blueberries strawberries kale, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 2 Tbsp greek yogurt, Arbonne daily fiber boost, probiotics digestion plus (528 cals)
• Exercise: 30 Mins Cardio (Incline walk), 30 minute Chest & Abs Workout
• Lunch: 1 medium grapefruit, 3 oz. sweet potato, 7 chicken wings (464 cals)
• Snack: 2 eggs, 1 oz ahi jerky, 7 egg whites (405 cals)
• Dinner: 8 oz. White fish, 1 1/2 cups riced cauliflower (245 cals)

Total food calories for today: 1,642 = (164g, 39% Carbohydrates / 42g, 22% Fat / 161g, 38% Protein)

Don’t wait for other to light your fire, you have your own matches. XOXO