Love & Life Elevated

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.

In the United States, the average American consumes 90 grams or more of sugar daily. A study that took place over thirty years investigated the level of sugar consumption that impacts our mental health - that number is 60 grams and above. No wonder mental health is at a crisis point.

Today's message is all about leadership of the heart and having the courage to Be the Change. Here are three practices to help build resilience and courage.

When we feel hopeful we want to do things for reasons bigger than ourselves. Hope can be created through goal setting, mindfulness, and more. Believe that you have the qualifications to be a leader and a pollinator for hope.

Nature helps us re-acquaint ourselves with beauty, grace, and peace. Do a little bit of good in the world today. Make eye contact. Give hugs. Let others know that you SEE them. Giving kindness and love to others helps boost energy - ours and theirs.

"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." - Marcus Aurelius. What does the good life look like for you? Get fixated on what brings you purpose, grace, and joy. Stay connected to what brings you more life.