How much space do you allow for yourself to grow?
Have you ever considered the mental, emotional, and physical room you need to evolve into your best self? Growth requires intentional space, a sanctuary where transformation can occur naturally and without constraint.
Imagine waking up every morning with a cheerful feeling because you know you'll do something incredible today. It might be your work, taking care of your kids, serving others, or even making yourself a cup of coffee. That simple yet profound feeling of accomplishment when you think "Yes! I did it!" sends powerful signals to your brain, your neurons celebrate this victory, creating dopamine that floods your system and makes you eager to do more of what you love. This biological reward system is designed to reinforce behaviors that bring us joy and fulfillment.
It's truly important to love what you're doing. This connection to your daily activities makes you feel alive and more optimistic about life's possibilities. When I was young, one of my relatives often told me with certainty: "Hestu, sometimes you need to do things you don't like, and that's okay." I carried this limiting mindset for years, believing it was acceptable and perhaps even necessary not to be happy with my work. During that time, I worked in a big city, wearing uncomfortable high heels and competing endlessly with ambitious people who were hungry for higher positions and greater recognition, regardless of the personal cost.
Unfortunately, this lifestyle didn't last long. My body protested through physical symptoms and my mind fell into chaos, unable to maintain the façade of contentment. I constantly sought places to heal whenever exhaustion overwhelmed me, searching for temporary relief from a permanent problem. Eventually, after much internal struggle, I decided to resign and accept a job opportunity in a small town away from the crowds and constant demands of urban life. My family disagreed with my decision, concerned about my career prospects and financial security, but I left anyway and settled in the middle of the Borneo jungle, trusting my intuition despite their well-intentioned warnings.
After a few months in this small town, I felt better and happier than I had in years. I found my peace in the simplicity and authenticity of rural life. I met incredible people with genuine hearts and explored the jungle every weekend, connecting with nature in ways I never could in the city. The happiest moments came at night when I could climb a nearby hill just to watch the Milky Way stretch across the vast, unpolluted sky. It was breathtaking and soul-nourishing!
Peace and happiness aren't distant treasures requiring extensive journey; they're near you, often hiding in plain sight. Sometimes you don't even need to search for them; you just need to act with an open heart and authentic intentions. Do what you love, and the rest will align naturally.
Thanks God for showing me the way through this journey of self-discovery.
And for you my beautiful explorers. Can you tell me what makes you happy? What activities or moments bring you that sense of fulfillment and joy that signals you're on the right path?
Love from Sweden,
Hestu