Your Life On Purpose

I have to be honest. Many times I find myself so caught up in the future that I forget all that I already have with me. Yesterday was one of those days where I drifted from a mindset of gratitude: — As the beautiful Hudson Valley sun shone on my face, I couldn’t help but think about the beaches of Kauai once again. — I did my first press into handstand last night, but I barely acknowledged this physical feat. Instead, I immediately thought about how one day I’ll be able to do what that Cirque Du Soleil guy on Instagram does in a one-hand handstand. — When I scrolled through the internet to complete some much overdue work, advertisements callously reminded me that I don’t have enough and that I need that new gadget, a slimmer waistline, or a new job to get me to where I need to be in life to be truly happy. And this happens over and over. Yesterday wasn’t the first time. I’ve learned that it takes a conscious effort to focus the attention inward. Happiness is not something “out there” as the media overtly sugg