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This information talks about the importance of embracing a season of discovery and self-reflection. It emphasizes the need to prioritize personal growth, well-being, and present-moment awareness. The speaker shares a personal story about realizing the significance of living in the present rather than being solely focused on future goals. They mention a book called "4,000 Weeks" that highlights the limited time we have in life and the need to be mindful and intentional with our time. The information encourages stepping out of comfort zones, letting go of control, and embarking on a journey of self-discovery to reach one's full potential. It emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with personal values and aspirations. The key message is to live each day fully and be the person you want to be, as the future is shaped by the choices made in the present. Did you know that you're in a season of discovery? Just in case you didn't know, this is your season where you discover more of who you are. The season where you discover capabilities within yourself that you never knew existed. Deeper connections with the relationships around you. More vitality as you give yourself permission to prioritize your health and well-being. And more fulfillment, not in your expectations of what the future must look like. Not seeking, not expecting, but more present to the now so you can be more open to all things. Now, I'm not saying that having goals and expectations for a future is always a bad thing. I think that's what keeps most of us focused and disciplined, making the best use of the time we've been gifted. But I'm more so talking about taking a moment to pause, realizing where you've come from just to get to where you are now. To think more, to feel more, to taste more, to see more of who's been lying beneath the layers in your mind. This is the essence of wisdom and the gift of the now. There's a version of you who's been lying dormant, who's been patiently waiting for this season of discovery in order to eventually be released into the world. The problem is, most people aren't willing to step out of the hustle, the grind, the striving, the known, a sense of control of the future, using busyness as a reason to run away from the present versus walking in faith into the unknown. I remember a time in my life when me and a friend went out for lunch. I remember a time in my life when me and a friend were out for lunch. We placed our orders and then he does something strange. He puts his hands on my shoulder. He puts his hand on my shoulder and proceeds to ask, Jay, you good? I said, what do you mean? He says, just generally in life. Are you good? I said, man, I'm better than good. I've got more money than I've ever dreamed of. I've got my dream car, my dream house. I'm better than good. I'm great. He said, I understand that, but when was the last time you gave yourself permission to not have everything figured out? I mean, I've been with you for two hours today and most of that time we've been talking about our business and future endeavors. What happens if it's all taken away? What happens if you're taken away? How much of your time are you prioritizing for future benefits and how little time are you using on current enjoyments? He gave me a book to read called 4,000 Weeks and goes on to say that there's an ancient Eastern philosophy that says, free from desire, you realize the mystery. Caught in desire, you only see, and goes on to say, there's an ancient Eastern philosophy that says, free from desire, you realize the mystery. Caught in desire, you see only the manifestation. At that point, I realized I was blinded to who I am internally because my identity was wrapped in what I had and what I did externally. I went on to read the book, which ultimately changed my life. In a nutshell, the book talks about how the average person only lives to the age of 80, which equates to about 4,000 weeks. We get to a point where reality hits us and we realize how many of those 4,000 weeks we've already used up, so it'll be wise to start being more mindful and intentional with the time we have left. There's a point in the book where he states most of us invest a lot of our energy, most of us invest a lot of energy, one way or another, trying to avoid fully experiencing the reality in which we find ourselves. We don't want to feel the anxiety that might arise if we were to ask ourselves whether we're on the right path or what ideas about ourselves could be time to give up. We mentally fight against the way things are so that we don't have to consciously participate in what it's like to feel claustrophobic, imprisoned, powerless, and constrained by reality. I believe the reality of our circumstances, our comforts, our need for instant gratification and the belief that time is an unlimited resource keeps many people from ever stepping outside the prison of their mind and embarking on a discovery journey to reach their peak potential in life. I want you to commit to releasing control of the known, releasing all forms of procrastination and doubt as you willingly walk into your season of discovery, the unknown, the darkness, in order to step into your potential, your freedom, the light. This is your new beginning. You're creating the new you. You're breaking down invisible mental barriers, building new, stronger habits, increasing your confidence, your gratitude, and expectations of an enhanced reality. The days of self-judgment and self-criticism are behind you. As you embark on this journey, what you are doing on the outside is consistent with the person you are on the inside and in harmony with what you really want to achieve. And you don't have to know each step. And you don't have to know what each step looks like along this journey to get started. You just need to take the first step. Clearly comes by asking yourself, where am I now in life? How did I get to where I am today? And where do I want to go in the future? But most importantly, at this moment, who do I need to be in order to live as if today was my last? Choose to live today. Choose to grow today. Choose to discover today and enjoy the journey because your future is determined by who you are today, not what you do tomorrow.