What if paradise isn’t out there, but right in tne moments that you choose to be with? In this episode, I’m doing something a little different - I’m reading a sneak peek from my next book I’m in the middle of writing. Yep, this is an unedited journal entry straight from the manuscript. It’s raw, real, and something I felt deeply called to share.

This excerpt explores the messy beauty of parenting, presence, and the peace that comes when we stop constantly chasing chasing happiness. It’s not polished, but it’s honest -  and it just might shift how you see your own life today.

Here are the Highlights:

(2:19) Parenting and the cycle of destruction and rehab 

(4:11) Falling in love with the journey, not the outcome 

(4:48) How to hack the system 

(6:04) The root of your worries 

(7:57) Being on food stamps in 2019

(9:30) Paradise isn’t a place you manufacture

Resources:

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