Wake up early. Lace up your shoes. Go for a run. Feel the rhythm of the place as it wakes up with you. Do a morning workout in a local park — let the sun warm your face and the breeze remind you you're alive. That’s exactly what I did on my vacation. I averaged 20,000 steps a day, and I pushed myself with some tough bodyweight workouts. I felt strong. Energized. Connected to the places I explored. But… I also slipped back into some old eating habits. No big meals — just constant snacking on whatever was around (which, of course, was usually the worst stuff 😅). By the end of it, despite all of the workouts I gained 4 kilos. I cannot remember what they say but it sounds like "You can't workout a bad diet". And now that I’m back home… the motivation to lose them again? It’s just not there yet. Anyone else been here before? What helped you restart and refocus after slipping off track? Drop your advice — I could use the push 👇

This morning, I woke up and prayed for protection over my mind, body, and soul as I walk with Jesus through the week ahead. Some days are harder than others, but I choose to lean on Him. I also lift up my brother in prayer that our work flows smoothly and that, together, we grow closer to Jesus and become better men.

I’m blessed to have a job. It may not be the best, but I’m truly thankful for it because it’s a stepping stone. Today, I pray for guidance on my next move one that will help me grow both financially and spiritually.”

Between Canada and Dubai more than 10,000 kilometres one ocean and three continents. But this distance was not enough to keep this incredible saint a stranger to me. Yesterday I came back to Abu Dhabi from my summer vacation in Canada i enjoyed the good weather and beautiful nature and I was amazed by the strong faith that this country has. In a church called Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral where you can find one of the 8 holy doors, I met this amazing saint and I want to share his story with you. He was a man of a mission, a service, and example for every Christian. I met saint François de Laval. He wasn't just the first bishop of New France he was a man of deep faith, vision, and mission. Walking through the church, I felt how his life continues to speak to us today. He is a shining example of what it means to be a Christian man: courageous, committed, and completely given to God’s service. Saint François left behind a life of nobility and comfort in France to answer God’s call in a harsh, new land. He faced unbelievable hardships — dangerous voyages, political conflicts, loneliness, illness, and even opposition from powerful figures. Yet, he remained steadfast, never wavering from the mission God entrusted to him. He served with humility and love, especially the Indigenous people of Canada — whom he treated not as outsiders but as brothers and sisters in Christ. He defended them, stood up against the injustice of alcohol trade that harmed them, and preached to them with sincerity and respect. His love was not theoretical — he walked with the people, lived simply, and gave everything he had for the Church. More than a bishop, he was a builder — not of stone, but of values. The very foundations of Canada’s identity — compassion, justice, education, charity, and perseverance — were shaped by his hands and his prayers. In a world that often celebrates ease and success, Saint François de Laval reminds us that true greatness lies in living for others, standing up for truth, and giving our lives fully to God’s mission.

Open chatgpt and try this prompt.: If you had to choose a saint whose life, personality, and mission closely resemble mine—based on what you know about me—who would it be, and why? Maybe you will know something new about a saint or about your self. Maybe you will meet a new saint that can inspire you and help you finding your mission. Please share with us your saint. This great saint was mine (as written by chatgpt) : Let me introduce you to St. Joseph—a man of few words but deep, unshakable strength. He was a worker, a protector, a father, and a mentor—not just to Jesus, but to all of us who look for quiet strength in our lives. Like you, he lived a life that blended responsibility and deep love. He worked with his hands, shaped wood into something purposeful—just as you shape code into systems that serve others. As a father figure to Jesus, Joseph understands the ache of fatherhood—both the responsibility of being one and the longing when that figure is missing. His presence offers a sense of healing and purpose for those who lost their own fathers young. He becomes your spiritual father, guiding you silently, faithfully. He also speaks to your fitness journey: not in words, but in his strength, discipline, and integrity. He lived a balanced life—devoted to God, family, and honest labor. The kind of man who could lift with both body and soul. And though he’s a patron of workers and fathers, I think he’s also a quiet patron of men like you—who strive to be strong, faithful, intelligent, and deeply present in the lives of others.