I recently listened to a podcast with Dr. James Doty. What a guy. I genuinely wish I’d had the chance to meet him in person. Spending even a couple of hours in his presence, soaking in his wisdom and warmth, would have been a gift.

I’m so glad I listened to that episode. Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’ve been fighting with something I’ve always known deep down - but started second-guessing it because of all the noise and things going on around me.

Hearing him speak reminded me of something really important: how powerful it is to live from a place of love, compassion, and service - even when the world keeps trying to push us in the opposite direction.

It’s a simple truth, but one that's easy to forget:

We are designed to be of service.

That’s what gives our lives meaning. That’s what anchors us in purpose. When we care for others, when we show up - not out of obligation, but from love - everything in our lives begins to shift. We see differently. We feel differently. Possibility expands. Gratitude deepens.

We are literally wired for service. When we care for our children, our bodies release oxytocin. It changes the way we see the world - softens it, colours it with love, makes us want to nurture and protect and build something beautiful. That’s biology. That’s evolution. We survive because we care.

But modern life? It pushes us in the opposite direction. We’re not meant to live constantly stressed, scared, or in competition. That’s the sympathetic nervous system on overdrive. Yet that’s the state so many of us live in - especially in a world shaped by hyper-capitalism, individualism, and the illusion of scarcity. We’re pulled away from our purpose. Distracted from connection. And slowly, silently, we drift.

But you can choose to see the world through a different lens - a lens of love, compassion, possibility. And when you do, the world starts to reflect it back. Energy shifts. Doors open. Love finds its way in. 

I genuinely believe this. When you show up for others with a real intention to help, it does come back around. People show up for you, too.

I’ve seen this play out in so many ways. Just in the last few days, I’ve been helping a 17-year-old who reached out for some work experience to understand what it’s like to be a financial adviser.

I wanted to give him a broader view, so I reached out to a contact at an investment firm to see if they’d be willing to share some insights. Not only did they say yes, but they went above and beyond - preparing a presentation and spending an entire hour with this young man. He found it interesting and genuinely valuable. That's generosity in action, right there.

So, huge shout out to Alex from Dimensional - you’re an absolute star. 🌟

As Dr. Doty says, you can choose to create a negative delusion - or you can choose to create a beautiful one. A world where people are kind, life is full of opportunities, and connection is everywhere. Because what you focus on expands.

Look at the people around you. Look at what’s possible. See how wonderful life can be when you choose to see it through the lens of love.

When you ask yourself, “How can I be of service - to my family, my community, my environment?” it’s a pretty powerful and grounding question. And when you pair it with daily, intentional gratitude, something shifts. Your perspective expands. Life feels fuller. Meaning begins to flow through even the smallest moments.

Each one of us has the ability to improve the life of at least one person every single day. One kind word. One moment of presence. One act of generosity. And you know what? It doesn't just help them. It transforms you. It opens your heart. It aligns you with your intention and creates meaning in the most grounded, soul-deep way.

I read a quote years ago that said something like: “When I die, I want to be fully used up.” I always remember that quote. I want to give what I’ve got. I want to share what I’ve learned, feel what I’m here to feel, and help where I can. I want to pour it out, not hoard it in.

Looking back, the environments I’ve worked in that were dominated by ego and individual gain - those never felt right. They looked shiny from the outside, but inside? There was no magic. Just emptiness dressed up as ambition.

Now, I crave something different.

I want to be around people who care. Who show up. Who give, not to get something back, but because it’s who they are. People who live with open hearts, who believe in something bigger than themselves, who know that real success is measured by how much love you leave behind.

And if I’m being honest, I’ve also realised something else:

Some people just don’t get it.

They say things, throw around judgements, gossip, make assumptions - and for a while, I let it get to me. It really bothered me. But I'm learning to let it go.

You weren’t meant to stay in spaces where love is dismissed, where service is misunderstood, and where negativity is the loudest voice in the room.

Yes - love anyway. Give anyway. But choose where you plant your roots. Choose environments that nourish you. Choose people who understand.

That’s where the joy is. That’s where the strength is.

In building a life - and a community - focused not just on what we can get, but on what we can give.

That’s where I’m at.

And if you’re still reading this, maybe that’s where you’re headed too.

Let’s go there together.🩷🩷