For a long time, we hold onto what the world wants for us, and in doing so, we lose sight of what we truly want for ourselves. Stuck in a place where we can’t break free from the expectations, the noise, and the roles that others had set for us. We ask ourselves “How do we leave behind this version of myself, the one we have become, when we feel so tethered to it?” The secret is not something outside of us—it is within. We have to ask the hard questions and face the discomfort of letting go of the person we thought we were supposed to be and step into the person we know we should be. When we finally lean into living intentionally, with purpose and authenticity, we are liberated. Turns out the real secret isn’t a hidden truth—it is the courage to align with our true self, to choose our own path, and to live with the kind of authenticity that makes everything feel possible.

Loving life, with a secret

Joe