Presence asks us to step out of the “instant replay” of the past and the mental rehearsing of the future. The mind often loops old conversations or prepares for ones that haven’t even happened yet, pulling us away from the wisdom of the present moment. When coming home to ourselves, we learn to gently guide the mind back, reminding it that clarity and grounding live in now. What practices or insights have helped you quiet the past/future chatter and return to yourself and presence?

Here is a somewhat embarrassing story for me… But also kind of cool A few years ago a women UFC fighters dm’d me on instagram She wasn’t really well known yet but was gaining popularity and set to fight for the belt soon She asked me to explain a concept on identity and being a champion I responded and explained how part of the identity of a Champion is seeing it as natural… Not it being a goal that OH WOW I ACHIEVED THIS…OR I HOPE WILL… Which creates an energy of importance which blocks that very thing from coming… I also explained how this connects to God and allowing God to flow through… getting into a flow state… and a few other things… The thing was… This person was fighting one of the best women UFC fighters ever And even though I believed in the teachings… if I’m being honest… I thought it was a stretch for this person to win against the GOAT who literally had never lost Come the day of the fight I had a bunch of friends over… Including my dad who was in town at the time I shared with them all that she Dm’d me and told them about the advice that I gave a few weeks ago… Everyone thought it was cool but that there was practically ZERO chance this underdog would win… The fight starts… The underdog looked focused! And as the fight went on… the favorite to win who everyone thought would easily win… Stated to look vulnerable The underdog kept chipping away and landing strikes The crowd was SHOCKED WE were SHOCKED The underdog stayed focused… And guess what?! She ended up winning by submission in the second round!! One the biggest upsets in UFC history ever The whole time this happened I and my friends were going NUTS My dad had had a few drinks and he kept saying to me… YOU DID THAT! Which was super embarrassing in front of my friends And also not true… (MAYBE the idea helped but I can’t take credit for that lol) SHE did that. She put in years of hard work. SHE shifted her energy and identity. SHE trusted the divine and got into a flow state.

Nutrition is a huge part of nervous system regulation. What is a favorite food that you no longer eat since working on your nutrition? Stove Top Stuffing is mine. 😪 Many popular American food products are banned or require warning labels in other countries due to specific ingredients or production methods. These bans often relate to artificial dyes, preservatives, or animal growth promoters. Specific examples of foods and the reasons for the ban elsewhere include: Breakfast Cereals and Grains - Fruit Loops, Lucky Charms, and Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: These popular cereals are banned or require reformulation in parts of Europe and Japan. The issue is the use of BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) as a flavor enhancer/preservative and artificial dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 and 6, which require warning labels in the EU due to links to hyperactivity in children. - Bleached Flour: Flour treated with chemicals like chlorine or benzoyl peroxide to achieve a bright white color and specific texture is common in the U.S.. It is banned in the EU, the U.K., and China due to concerns about potentially harmful byproducts like alloxan Snacks and Desserts - Skittles, Pop-Tarts, and Gatorade: These contain artificial food dyes such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Red 40. While permitted in the U.S., the European Union (EU) requires products with these dyes to carry a warning label about their potential effects on activity and attention in children. Norway and Austria have banned them completely. Skittles also contain titanium dioxide, a whitening agent banned in the EU due to concerns about DNA damage. - Little Debbie Swiss Rolls: Banned in Norway and Austria because they contain the same artificial food dyes. - Ritz Crackers and Pillsbury Biscuits/Pie Crusts: The U.S. versions of these products often contain partially hydrogenated oils (a source of trans fats) and preservatives like BHA and BHT, which are linked to heart disease and potential cancer risks, leading to restrictions or bans in parts of Europe, the U.K., and Japan. - Cheetos (Flamin' Hot): While not federally banned in the EU, specific school districts in the U.S. have banned them due to their lack of nutritional value and the dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) they contain, which are restricted in Europe. - Coffee-mate (Original non-dairy creamer): This product contains trans fats in the form of partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils, leading to its ban in several European countries, including Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Denmark. 

Ever feel rebellious and want to do something that goes against what you’ve created for yourself? That was me tonight. My mind wasn’t over thinking significantly, but I craved fast food. Maybe it was all the talk these past few days about nutrition that stirred it up, maybe I’m blocking feelings. Not sure, yet. What I do know is that I just wanted a burger with fries. “I’ve ate well all day and could make some veggies to go with it” I told myself. “We will be fine. This has happened before and we went back to eating well the next day”, but although the convincing was loud and seemed harmless, I knew looking up Steak n Shakes nutrition guide might give me some clarity. Y’all… it was rough. Exactly what I expected, but still rough. And apparently, I needed more convincing, because then I checked Applebee’s and Taco Bell too before finally getting up and throwing some seafood and veggies in the air fryer. After that, I opened my windows, went outside, and took a few deep breaths with my feet in the grass. I came back in and enjoyed the smell of shrimp and scallops cooking. Sometimes we think we’re “fine,” that our mind is being harmless, but it can be a sneaky disguise. Trust your gut. Do whatever you need to reveal those “just this once” thoughts for what they are: Divine tests, opportunities to choose differently. You do not have to fall back into old habits. You can shift, grow, and change the tune. Tell me I’m not alone, what’s your funniest or most unexpected craving detour?

Question for you! Can you read these options and choose one? here are the 4 options! It’s not about just the name. It’s about the energy of what it describes. Right now the names are just examples. 1. The Collective Shift A movement centered on the global awakening happening with healing, connection, and awakening through the power of group energy and coherence. 2. The Embodied Self Movement A movement focused on becoming your most authentic, whole, embodied self. 3. The Heart-Centered Living Movement A movement based on emotional openness, vulnerability, and living from the heart. 4. The Conscious Creator Movement A movement focused on purpose, expansion, and living in alignment with your highest self. My intention is turning more of what I teach on YouTube and Instagram into a unified intention and movement, and I’m curious as to which he’d be most excited about and why you follow my content! ✨ Which resonates with you the MOST — and why?