The Journey

I’m flawed… yes flawed. I’m flawed but I’m not beyond hope. Finding your true and authentic self first requires that you identify… and own, your faults.

I’ve been on a journey of self love and improvement for the last few months. Like many life changing shifts mine was the result of enormous failure and regret.

The details regarding the failure and regret and irrelevant to this post though. You see, it’s not the failure, but how you react… correct… and use that failure. You can use it as an excuse and try to blame others or you can own it and work on ways of preventing it from ever happening again.

Like you’ve seen in countless motivational quotes… every failure is an opportunity… Every failure is a teaching point… every failure is win when used as a catalyst for positive change.

Today, I’m an entirely different man than I was a few months ago. I’ve owned my failures, sought out therapy and friends for support. I’ve improved my diet and fitness and I’ve begun to embrace my passions again.

My internal creative drive has been ignited and I’m once again passionate about my future.

But why? Why do all of this “work”? It’s simple actually… when you decide to love yourself above others you can finally capture the true essence of life and living. When you place yourself first and commit to bettering yourself you attract the right people into your life.

Self improvement is kinda like being a recovering alcoholic or addict. You see, you’re never really done. You will always be working towards manifesting your best self. The best version of you. You never get there. You never become perfect. In fact, you’re going to make more mistakes… you’re going to be hurt again and you are also going to experience the highest of highs and the deepest of loves.

It’s what the journey is all about. So if you’re currently in a place that seems dark or bad or fucked up in some way…. awesome! It’s awesome because the greatest joys are only appreciated in contrast to the lowest lows.

Embrace your failures and own them. Admit your shortcomings and apologize to those that deserve it. Be present and listen to those that love you. Take criticism and shoulder the blame if it’s warranted. Use it all as fuel towards creating the absolute best version of you!

You got this!