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What does simple feel like?

The expression is light, and it seems uncomplicated, but there is no doubt that the heaviest barricades in the world litter it’s path.

Heavy situations. Heavy thoughts. Heavy emotions. Heavy worries. Heavy fights. Heavy stress. Heavy distractions. Heavy minds. Heavy hearts. Heavy lives.

I do believe we can simply live and co-exist with heavy things, but this is not the goal.

To overcome the weight of distractions, and to truly feel light and free, you cannot just simply live.

You must live simply and be simply YOU.

I sit with a sense of determination and reason. I’m aiming for the ultimate high through a portal of floor level attachments in a house that once hosted many great walls of distress and madness.

I’m glad I’ve cleared my dwelling.

I’m in love with the new order.

I have learned so much.

To ground yourself, you must truly disconnect from materials and situations that are idolized by the masses.

Possessions are not trophies or dreams.

What if you could cherish your productivity, focus, and mindset and function from the core elements of natural life?

Hidden deep beneath your puddles of conscious and subconscious lust, jealousy, envy, and procrastination, you will find a stream that guides you to an ocean of clarity, awareness and meaning.

It’s pure.

Take a moment to place your hand over your heart.

Focus on your beautiful breath.

Love with all of your ability.

Love from your head to your toes, from the sky to the core of the earth.

Notice every space.

Notice the magic required for your precious mind and body to dance together in harmony.

In this moment, try to reflect on the sheer idea and principle of your life in existence. Try to comprehend your place in this miracle.

I don’t think there is a word or adjective that can describe how lucky we are to be here.

Maybe you feel alone, or maybe you feel within something much greater than yourself.

I have no doubt you are not alone.

I am here.

You and me.

You have a force inside of you capable of shifting the energy of the entire world.

You have a voice inside of you loaded with confidence, security, and precision- all weapons of ongoing creation.

This voice is OF you.

It’s your pure voice.

It’s simple.

It’s direct.

It’s on a mission to smile.

It’s a transition from ‘God Money I’ll do anything for you’ to a symphony of creation, love, and meaning.

It’s a treasure map to bring your vision to reality.

It’s a golden ticket to the land of understanding.

It’s YOU, through and through.

When you were born, you were pure and 100% unique.

But, like anything else, your shell was destroyed by normality and ‘reality.’

As an infant, life is as you choose to perceive it, but you eventually grow into the power of your influences and surroundings.

You become them, and they become you.

They are more developed. They have the advantage.

You begin to dress in the luggage of others.

The awareness that was once your choice is now stapled to your forehead by textbooks, organized religions, breaking news, and forceful education.

Your position and situation in the world begins to just “happen” as allowed and you become the product of everyone else.

Heavy things fall down on you, and you absorb and accept them. You become a function of them.

Very rarely is this a simple, happy product.

Some people play dress-up forever, but you don’t have to.

You know those times when your mind is conversing like two separate beings?

Yes, it really is.

Your muse and your heart never stop fighting for you, and these conversations are their way of winning your attention.

When your inner voice presents questions, possibilities, and visions, you need to pay attention to these alarms.

They are the purest form of you.

No dress up. No fear.

The guidance will help you break through the shell of clutter, distraction, and “reason” and lead you to a path of absolute happiness and meaning.

Imagine a simple life of pure, unfiltered love.

Why is it that society teaches us to label a stress-free life of happiness, true love, contentment, and clarity as unrealistic...

..or as dreams

..or as wishes

..or as impossible

..or as fairytales?

We were all born with the purest right to happiness, and they want us to think we are crazy for believing in it.

They want us to believe we are crazy for loving, smiling, and maximizing the beauty and miracle of life.

I’m here to tell you that you are not crazy.

WE are not crazy.

When you are simple, you are magical.

You are magnificent.

You are sumptuous.

You are beautiful....

Sometimes we seek answers from others, and they just aren’t there. But, it’s not that the answers aren’t available.

Those we seek answers from are blind with doubt, resistance, and uncertainty about what may happen if a certain answer is given.

I want you to know that you do not need permission from others to create your dreams.

You do not need permission from others to lend support to others who are creating their dreams.

There will always be a discomfort in walking towards the opposite direction of those you love, especially in a situation that has been the setting of your entire life.

But..

Things are always uncomfortable before they are comfortable.

Everything you have ever dreamed of is sleeping on the other side of your comfort zone.

The brilliance that sits on the magic shelf of your creativity will become youin your quest to transition into the person you most desire.

They will always doubt you. They will always think you are crazy. They will always think your decision is childish, immature, sporadic, risky, and ultimately wrong. Even if they are your closest family or your best friends, the support is often on the opposite side of the possibility canvas.

Sometimes it’s because they are scared of the unknown. Sometimes it’s because they are jealous of your drive to break tradition and taste the true meaning of life.

And sometimes they resent it simply because they LOVE you, and they MISS you, and they want the very best for you whether they know what it is or not.

And this is all okay.

Because when you take that step and break away from the norm- when you defy resistance, fear, and the force against your transitions, you are creating motion to heal yourself.

You are cutting the chains of restriction in a common life and creating a path that was not available before.

You are birthing new ideas, energy, creativity, and life that was not in existence until the moment you took action.

The sum of this process creates and shapes new opportunities that supply and plenish your precious mind with a type of happiness that is rarely discovered by most. This level of happiness sets the stage for significant changes in the world, all of which are the result of you choosing to follow your heart when they told you not to.

I want you to know that you are not alone.

I want you to feel the love, support, and strength of us around you who are also pushing the envelope.

You will realize that everyone else, or ‘they,’ ... they will start to notice the changes that surround you.

They will start to wonder why you haven’t broken.

They will start to be intrigued by your magical movement and your ability to create a life carved and protected by this rare form of happiness.

And next...

They will start to wonder if it’s real.

They will start to wonder if it’s possible to happen to others.

They will feel your strength, and smiles, and infinite love for life, and they will start to wonder if it’s possible in their life. They will ask questions, and they will wrestle with doubt. The fear will hit them like a brick wall on crack.

But, they will want it more than ever for themselves. They will start to love the idea of this free life, and they will crave it.

Soon enough, they will be faced with a decision to either separate from the common shell of tradition and fight for the life they love, or once again fall to the feet of the resistance gremlins and drown in a life of falsely perceived ease, comfort, and what is considered the norm.

It is those of you who make the decision to create the life you love that will carry the torch that ignites the world to seek healing.

Your decision is the secret to discovering the essence of happiness and the meaning of what life can be like when you embrace the heart and live on your own terms.

Your decision is a catalyst for those behind you who will also change the world.

All of us have been on both sides of the wobble, and there is only one way to shift your position.

Believe in your heart. Believe in your dreams.

Believe that this is much bigger than yourself.

Believe in more.

When you realize you are more, so does everyone else.

And now you are loved more than ever.

The definition of ‘digital nomad’ is:

“Digital nomads are individuals who leverage telecommunications technologies to perform their work duties, and more generally conduct their lifestyle in a nomadic manner.”

Fabian Dittrich had a passion for travel and everyday excitement, but he was trapped within a job that wouldn’t allow the lifestyle he longed for.

So guess what Fabian did? He crushed his resistance and abandoned his ‘job’ to adventure around the world- seeking others currently living and creating on their own terms.

Fabian is involved in many badass projects, but he is most known for creating the world’s first NOMAD COMPANY, traveling in a defender throughout South America and documenting his quest for world domination on StartupDiaries.org.

His defender is known as the ‘rolling office’ where he cruises around magical lands all over the world, interviewing others who are living and creating the exact lifestyle of their dreams- no strings attached.

If you want a swift kick to the ass to get you motivated to fight for your dreams, this episode is definitely for you.

• Howard Marks

• Why do we humans, lock ourselves in cages, at our desks, while no other species is doing it?
• It is awesome to push the boundaries of what work means.
• There are thousands of possibilities.

Creativity helps maximize your health, AND health helps maximize your creativity. In a nutshell, the process of creating is good for you, and it’s a topic that should be taken seriously by all of us, not just the ‘creatives.’

Now – If I had a crush on a dude (and I do), it would be on none other than Shawn ‘The Batman’ Stevenson.

Why?

• He speaks like a super-hero.
• His abs were used to mold the Batsuit for the last 75 years.
• He saves lives with his podcast (The Model Health Show) and constant teachings, and not just in Gotham.

In all seriousness, Shawn Stevenson is changing the world. He was overweight and unhealthy when diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in his back, and he took the weight upon himself to defy the odds the doctors gave him.

Degenerative Disc Disease is commonly referred to as ‘unfixable’ by most Doctors, but Shawn doubted the system. He put all of his effort and faith into researching and dissecting his problems. Not only was he able to reverse his disease, but he also built the foundation for a life of meaning that would evolve into helping others become the happiest and healthiest version of themselves.

From mental health and psychology to physical fitness and nutrition, Shawn has dedicated his life to creating and delivering the absolute best health information available in the world. He also makes the health information simple, clear, and easy-to-understand for EVERYONE.

I’m not dropping mad compliments because he makes me feel like a fangirl (and he does), but my life has seriously changed since I discovered his podcast. I have been able to apply his methods and teachings to every possible aspect of my life, and I’m the absolute best version of myself because of it.

Health and fitness can be a long, continuous battle, but Shawn has created a way for everyone to look, feel, and function at their highest levels.

I’m batman-pumped to release this episode where Shawn and I tackle the benefits of combining health and creativity.

• “I have to try and find out what he wants. Everything on the planet wants to be happy. I’ll try to find out what Godzilla is looking for. Maybe he is looking for a Godzillaette. Maybe we gotta find a giant lizard that he can get it on with!”

• You’ve got to use what you have to get what you want.
• The mind is different from the brain.
• You have to be creative to survive!
• It’s a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. -Einstein

• Shawn’s Website
• Shawn’s Twitter
• Shawn’s Instagram
• Shawn’s Facebook
• Shawn’s IOS Podcast

Sometimes the biggest distraction preventing us from a true life of living on our own terms is the idea that money can get us there alone.