Today's message is inspired by Howard Thurman, American author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, and civil rights leader. Take this message with you into the new year and be a beneficial presence for all around you.

Gandhi said there is more to life than increasing its speed. Now is the perfect time to release the race and embrace a pace of grace.

This is all about the power of oxytocin, as we've talked about before. I want to encourage you to set an intention to realize your potential. Engage in touch, encouragement, laughter, movement active listening, and movement and your self-love will grow as a result.

Have you ever been told you wouldn't succeed if you went for your dreams? Are you ready to set some lofty intentions for 2023? Ask yourself what makes you come alive. Create a level of living and loving that represents your life purpose.

Choose the path that surpasses yourself. Nurture the length and strength of your telomeres through kindness, generosity, conscientiousness, grit, and self-awareness. Let go of pessimism and hostility (unless you want to shorten your lifespan).

Our planet has officially reached a population of 8 billion people, yet loneliness remains exponentially high. Air pollution is increasing our risk of death by 5%, obesity rates continue to climb. Yet there is a solution - and it begins with you and I.

Show the qualities you are made for. Honesty, dignity, endurance, love, freedom, compassion - they are all made for you. You have the choice to be truthful, to endure, to be happy. Choose to be kind. Choose to be gracious.

The power of intention is real. We can bring amazing things to our lives with intention. We can make those intentions become more realized. It's that simple.

This is all about forging a path that speaks to hearts knowing. It is about establishing a connecting and trust with yourself. Pay attention to the good that you do every day. Self-efficacy is one of the most powerful ways to build mental health.

Napping is a beautiful form of peaceful protest. It helps with hormonal harmony. It helps lengthen and strengthen telomeres. It helps increase collagen production and decrease inflammation. Napping is a great gateway to creativity.