It is awesome to see that so many of you broke ground on the "Am I? I am!" exercise. For those who have reached a challenging reality as a result of digging deeper into yourself, I want to assure you that you are going to be okay. This episode is a real, raw, heart to heart, that will remind you of what is important in this process. You are GROWING through a lot. Give yourself the love, kindness and patience you deserve. I am right beside you my friend. You are going to be okay.

Holy hell! what a ride, huh? We have taken reality to the face with "Step Zero", turned our pain into purpose with "The art of suffering", stripped down to the core in the middle of our own nowhere...and now, we're here...we've made it to the best part! Grab a pen, a piece of paper and roll those sleeves up! This is not an exercise for the weak hearted. I'll see you on the other side, my friend, Cheers to your journey!

Here I was... healing... broken down and stripped of all the ways I no longer felt served by.. what a relief! But wait... now that I no longer have these titles, labels and beliefs... who am I? This is where I found myself about 3 months into my healing. I was off social media, moved to another city, and committed to becoming my own source of happiness and purpose. I finished breaking down and letting all the feelings and hurt out, and slowly adjusted to my new skin. It was like meeting myself for the first time and it was here that I came face to face with a harsh reality. Without my labels, conditioning and environment telling me who I should be... I had no idea who I truly was. 

Jem takes the phrase "Controlled Misery" from "The art of suffering" episode and exposes the reality we create for ourselves when we allow resilience to work against us instead of for us. The good news? You already have everything you need =). Cheers to your journey!

"THE SUFFERING" = THE BREAKDOWN OF "THE OLD WAY". I know, I know... it sounds scary, but it is actually really magical. You see, in order to fill our lives with better, healthier and more beneficial people, places and things, we have to first detach and let go of the things that are not serving us. Depending on your current attachment level to these things, you are either going to be ready to start building yourself up..or...if you are like me (I was extremely attached to everything, thought and circumstance in my life) ..you have an extra step...BREAKING DOWN THE OLD WAY. For those who are more solo and unattached on this journey, grab a seat and kick back for this episode. For the rest of us? On we move to the art of suffering.  Cheers! - Jem

Step Zero was big! I'm sure it took a lot out of you to do this and I want you to know that you are SO BRAVE! For those who just don't feel quite ready to jump yet, that is absolutely OK! Take your time and follow along when you FEEL ready. There is no such thing as missing out or being behind. Your experience is waiting for you at your pace. For those who are here now and ready to move, here is the break down and an idea of what to mentally prepare for. THE BREAKDOWN. I know, I know... it sounds scary, but it is actually really magical. You see, in order to fill our lives with better, healthier and more beneficial people, places and things, we have to first detach and let go of the things that are not serving us. Depending on your current attachment level to these things, you are either going to be ready to start building yourself up..or...if you are like me...you have an extra step..."suffering". For those who are more solo and unattached on this journey, grab a seat and kick back for this next one. For the rest of us..on we move to the art of suffering.  Cheers! - Jem

Hey guys! Craving another perspective of the step zero episode? Press play and be a fly on the wall in a real morning call between Kyle from "Finding Good Times" and myself as he gives me his insight on what "step zero" means in his journey with brand creation, lifestyle changes and the commitment to do a little better everyday. Can you relate? Follow the Finding Good Times journey on Instagram @findinggoodtimes

So you did it huh? 

You hit the point where you finally said it... "I can't live like this anymore".

GOOD!

I want to pause you right here! 

Before you go thinking that something is wrong with you and that you just can't get a grip on life, I want to feed you the TRUTH. 

Ready?

THIS IS YOU HAVING A GRIP ON YOUR LIFE!! 

Look around you! (real life, not on social media). Do you see all the people living on auto pilot? Just going through the motions? Living a hollow life? That is the alternative! That is what happens when people are too scared, too embarrassed, or too prideful to admit that they don't like the way their life is going and seek change.  This world will make you think that what you are feeling is weakness. I am here as your assurance and PROOF that this raw and truthful acknowledgment is one of the bravest things you will ever do. YOU ARE BRAVE AF! AND I AM PROUD OF YOU! 

You NEEDED to know how big this moment is. Like REALLY know. Otherwise you would have missed it....this wave.. YOUR wave.

Get ready.... This is where the ride begins!

Cheers to your Journey,

Jem