I’ve existed for 46 years on this planet, and in that time, I’ve learned the importance of caution and mindfulness in the words I use. My aim is to maximize my well-being by speaking intentionally, choosing my words carefully so that I can create the kind of life that nurtures my emotional health.

Through my journey, I’ve discovered that my experiences are shaped by my emotions. Some emotions make me feel uplifted, while others can bring me down. I’ve realized that my judgments and labels towards others reveal a lot about my own state of well-being. One of my greatest challenges has been letting go of those judgments and releasing the need to label others based on my perception of their actions. After all, how can I truly understand someone else without knowing their full story?

I look back on many moments in my own life—moments where, if 100 people were to judge me based on the surface of what they saw, they might think I wasn’t a good person. But I understand now that our actions are driven by the complex stories inside us, and sometimes those actions are shaped by pain that others cannot see. From my own experiences, I know that we don’t always have control over how we express ourselves, especially when we are deeply attached to old hurts.

I am in the most peaceful state I have ever known in my life. I continue to learn, read, and grow because I am curious about human nature. But I also realize that I sometimes push myself too much in search of knowledge, without allowing myself to truly enjoy the present. Now, I’m at a crossroads, learning to find balance—enjoying my life while sharing what I’ve learned, not as someone who has all the answers but as someone who understands what it feels like to struggle, to feel alone, lost, or simply tired of it all.

I want you to know that I’ve felt all those things, and what I realize now is this: where we focus our attention, energy flows. That energy becomes our feelings, and it either takes away from our well-being or adds to it. I’m now in a place where I am reducing my dependence on external things to feel good and looking inward instead. My mission is simple—to live in peace, to do the things that make me feel alive, and to avoid what doesn’t, including relationships that no longer nurture me.

This even applies to family, and I hold no blame or resentment towards anyone. I have simply reached a point where I can identify what is good for me and what is not. I am still learning to not let others’ opinions, words, or actions change my inner state. This is the journey I want to share on this platform—an open book of my internal struggles and wounds, from childhood until now, as I work to eliminate them and live fully in each moment. Because I know that whenever my actions are not pleasant in the now, it’s a sign that I am holding onto something from the past.

I feel blessed to have people around me who support me—my wife, my boys, my family. They are my guiding light, the reason I am working to change. I do not want to pass on my unhealthy habits or fears to them. Life is a beautiful journey, but it can be incredibly challenging, especially in the times we live in now. This is why I have created boundaries, limiting what I consume, so that I don’t allow negativity to infiltrate my emotions.

I wish everyone the best, always. Every day, I post things that have helped me, in the hope that they might help you if you are feeling challenged. And if you ever feel like sharing your story or want to talk about life, I’m here for it.

I’m working on a podcast called H.O.P.E “Healing Our Past, & Evolving.” My goal is simple: to connect with humans who are open to sharing their stories—the challenges they faced and the steps they took to overcome them. The more we open up and share, the more power we give to others who may feel alone in a dark place.

Thank you so much for being here. I love you, and I hope we can grow and heal together.

everyone #love #heal