I want to talk about something powerful: **choices**—and how they shape our health, mindset, relationships, and legacy.Every choice matters. Every word we speak, every bite we eat, every moment of presence or kindness plants a seed. These seeds grow into our character, our health, and the world we leave behind.You might wonder, *“Does this little choice really matter?”* Yes, it does.The donut instead of a nourishing meal. The grudge held instead of forgiveness. The hours spent scrolling instead of a real conversation. I’ve done it all—we're human. But the truth is: our lives are shaped by these moments.Health, mindset, and relationships are built on daily decisions—how we move, what we eat, who we spend time with, and especially how we talk to ourselves. **Self-deprecating thoughts**—even in jest—can take root. Speak to yourself with kindness.Even the smallest decision—drinking water, taking a walk, offering a kind word—creates ripple effects. A smile can change someone’s day. A kind gesture can lift someone from despair. **Showing up fully** can alter your life’s direction.Let’s talk about **neuroplasticity**—our brain's ability to rewire itself based on thoughts and actions. Every good choice builds new neural pathways. You’re literally reshaping your brain.Pepe Soho said, *“Each moment offers us the miracle of choice. In it lies the seed of transformation.”*You’re never stuck. Your past does not define your future. Each moment is a clean slate.Free will is real. And while we can’t always control what happens, we can choose how we respond. Our thoughts shape emotions. Emotions drive actions. Actions shape our lives.We are not our thoughts—we are the **thinkers** of our thoughts. This means we can pause, observe, and choose a new perspective.Pepe Soho also said, *“Real freedom is not out there—it’s within.”* It begins with how we choose to see the world.So here’s a challenge: Catch one negative thought today. Pause. Reframe it. Speak to yourself like someone you love.Many of us are natural worriers. I was raised in a house full of worry. But one of my mentors once told me, *“90% of what you worry about never happens.”* And science agrees.Worrying is like paying interest on a debt you don’t owe. It robs peace, clouds decision-making, and damages health.When we’re worrying, we’re not present. And life happens in the present—not in the past or the future.Pepe Soho said, *“We imprison ourselves with imagined fears. The present moment holds the key to liberation.”*So when worry creeps in, ask: *Is this fear real right now, or am I imagining it?* Return to your breath. Return to now.Our world today feels more divided than ever. Politically. Socially. Spiritually. But **kindness** doesn’t require picking sides.Kindness is powerful. It disarms anger, invites connection, and opens hearts.Pepe Soho said, *“Peace begins in the heart. When we choose kindness, we change the world without raising our voice.”*So do a **meaningful** act of kindness today—especially for someone you disagree with. That’s where real growth begins.Today, I live a life of service. I didn’t for many years. But now I know: the happiest people serve others.Serving others connects us, heals us, reduces loneliness, and reminds us we’re needed.You don’t have to be perfect to serve. Just show up. Be present.**Presence** is a skill you can practice—through breathwork, mindful walks, sensory awareness. The past is gone. The future isn’t here. *Now* is all we truly have.I spent six beautiful days in presence with my mom before she passed. That time meant everything.Pepe Soho reminds us: *“The now is sacred. It’s where peace resides, healing begins, and joy is born.”*Try it. Close your eyes. Feel your breath. Your heartbeat. Your feet on the floor. Let the moment hold you.On your final day, what do you want to feel? Peace? Pride? Regret?