Live a little.
05.17.25
The moment.
Last weekend, my friend and I went to Jay Shetty's On Purpose event in New York and it turned out to be a beautiful night of city immersion and soul reflection. We parked in Harlem. Had Peruvian food in Upper West Manhattan. Rode the subway into Madison Square Garden. Attended a thought-provoking show. And walked Time Square. I loved every moment of the chaotic and cluttered sensory overload as I briefly romanticized the life of a New Yorker.
Here's the thing though, I almost didn't go…
I had a scheduling conflict with a family commitment. I wasn’t “sold” on Jay Shetty. The uncertainties of the busy New York scene overwhelmed me — and the list went on and on of reasons not to go. Yet, I pushed through the noise and went. And boy am I glad I did. I disregarded that persistent little voice we all have in our heads that wants us to cling on to the familiar and comfortable to keep us “safe.” It’s a dangerous influence.
The lesson.
It's the little decisions that have the biggest impacts sometimes. A ripple effect is born when we consciously decide to step towards something new. And it’s never easy but oh, so rewarding. Gaining new experiences requires an intentional effort and mustered courage every time we choose discomfort in the name of growth. Last night was a testament to to the power of embracing new experiences and I’m so glad I took that step.
Live a little friends, you may like it.
