Nostalgia, music, connection, and memory help us stay connected to what brings us joy, peace, and love. Transmit a sense of love, connection, building bridges, and positive energy simply by surrounding yourself with images of those you love and connecting to a shared song.

What is the most powerful way to stay motivated? Motivation comes from within - from ourselves for ourselves. Studying the brain and what lights up during motivation revealed that by feeling good about ourselves, we step up and take better care of ourselves.

There are so many different hormones and neurochemicals that are released when we listen to sad songs that are deeply personal to us. Emotional resilience is fortified and a deeper level of intimacy can be formed with a loved one. They open the channels that allow grieving to come.

Aristotle coined the term, Eudaimonia, which means full alignment with one's deepest values. Show up with conviction and live your deepest values. Eudaimonia helps us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Are you choosing drama or your dreams? Discipline is the channel to freedom. The more we lean into what we love, the more we give ourselves the freedom to choose a life we love. Choose a path of dharma.

This is all about leaving the space that is comfortable and moving into the space that is true. Don't be afraid to stand for principles and experiences that are yours to fulfill. We have the role of modeling permission and standing in our truth.

Who do I want to be in the end? That all depends on how I choose to live today. I want to be fully awake, fully present, unafraid. We're not heroes at the beginning. We are heroes at the end of life - because we were present to what truly matters each day. Stay awake. Be present for life, for those you love.

Einstein said, "The measure of intelligence is the ability to change." No change means no growth. Make sure human interactions are the fulcrum of all that you do. Allow your genius and eccentricity to shine.

There is a subtle sadness when we find ourselves playing a role that we no longer are. Epictetus encourages us to examine and uphold the standard we set for ourselves. Are your actions consistent with your dreams and desires? Love yourself into your highest potential.

Self-love is at the root of social activism. When we love ourselves, we naturally want to extend that love to others. We see the interconnectedness of all beings and we feel called to protect and defend those who are vulnerable. We become the change we want to see in the world. We show up. We can't help but want to be a part of the solution. Let's be better at being good humans. The world needs us now, more than ever.