EARTH IS A PLACE WHERE SOULS ARE SENT TO EVOLVE

I believe that we were created to THRIVE rather than just survive, and I have been on a mission to live in this state for as long as I can remember.

But what does this even mean?

Thrive (verb): to grow, develop, succeed, it is to prosper, to be your best self

As an entrepreneur you must be willing to take risks...

To step outside of your comfort zone daily...

To adapt to a constantly changing environment...

To stay committed even if you feel like giving up.

This year the biggest risk I ever took was having to learn to LET GO.

Having faith and depending entirely on the unfolding of a process in front of me.

It feels like jumping off a bridge and then checking if the bungee cord is attached…it’s that scary

But if you have ever experienced a bungee jump before, you will remember the complete feeling of bliss and aliveness once your feet leave that bridge.

Falling through thin air, your heart racing, fear and adrenaline pumping through your veins and your mind is completely STILL.

Being fully alive in that single moment.

Taking in every second of the fall, the fear, the beauty and feeling like you are the only one alive for an instant

In my search for inner freedom, inner joy, inner beauty I have come to the conclusion that life should be like this everyday.

This is what is means to actually thrive.

To live in the moment.

Experiencing and appreciating your aliveness every second of every day.

Becoming your best self…

You can survive three hours in a harsh environments (extreme heat/cold)

You can survive three days without drinkable water.

You can survive three weeks without food.

But most of us can’t go 3 seconds without thinking.

Living either in the past (fear) or in the future (desire)

We are a society plagued with anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, negative thinking, comparing, controlling, judging, manipulating and complaining...and the list goes on

In any of these states you are merely surviving.

Keeping you stuck and preventing you from growing and thriving.

Living in the present moment, being grateful for all you have been blessed with and experiencing the joy and beauty as life unfolds in front of you truly is a state of thriving…

Living as a human BEING and not a human DOING.

So how do we do this?

By living an intentional life. Living on purpose. Making every second count. Living every day like it’s your last

This has become the most challenging practise I have attempted to take on and for the past few weeks; the most rewarding.

To live in this state of BEING it’s important to:

Clarify your values and priorities - these are the things that you base your decision-making on. They give you direction. They are your North Star. For most, these are unconscious drivers.

Set intentions (actions) that align with your values daily. This will give you a sense of purpose. This is your WHY

Become aware of your internal and external world. Don’t get absorbed in what’s happening around you or inside of you. Become the star of your own play and only focus on YOU

Set routines and healthy habits. Routines keep us grounded and introducing healthy habits that are aligned with our values will keep us moving in the right direction

Stay present and practise self-awareness. This is where the real works comes in. Become aware of the thoughts and actions that are pulling you out of the present and stay focused on what’s happening in front of you.

Everyday day has a lesson to be learned.

An experience to enjoyed.

We lose these precious moments of BEING HUMAN because we are so caught up in a constant state of survival.

Start living with the flow of life and learn how to THRIVE.