Carpe Mentality: 12 Days to Seizing Your Best Life in Christનમૂનો

Being Present: Time to Discover the Authentic You

Let’s begin by getting into the right state of mind for self-transformation. No one can expect to discover their authentic self unless they begin in the right state of mind. It’s going to require some work and effort on your part. To start this exciting journey, you will need to be in a quiet place. This quiet place looks different for each person.

This is a process of chiseling away at the preconceived ideas of who you believe you are. We are led by our beliefs, values, and circumstances. We either confidently believe we know who we are, or we question ourselves. We doubt our current circumstances and want more out of life. We want more out of ourselves. Would it not be beautiful to know exactly who you are? Would there not be a sense of satisfaction knowing why you exist and your purpose in life?

What’s that person like? Well, let me tell you. That person would be on fire for life. Have a passion that is unquenchable. A thirst that could not dry up. A drive that would relentlessly pursue a successful life. That person, in other words, would be truly unstoppable.

Do you want that to be you?

Do not take the word “transformation” lightly. You’ve heard it said, “people do not change.” I disagree. Change is at the crux of life. The first rule of change: you must believe you can change. You have the power within yourself. If you are ready to transform your life or maybe get a little tune-up or a course correction, don’t wait. Transformations begin with those who lay it all on the line. Are you ready to lay yourself on the line? To expose all of yourself? You must first expose who you are to yourself. Then you can expose who you are to the world. That is when you become a world changer. One who is living life to the fullest. Holding absolutely nothing back from self or others.

Many people are placing Band-Aids on wounds that are not surface level. They have deeper issues. Fundamentally, these issues are of the heart, mind, and soul. Not recognizing them is lying to yourself. If you are willing to move past all the layers of lies—beyond the surface—an abundantly beautiful life is yours to discover. A life full of joy and contentment—surrounded by happiness and peace. This newfound life will be genuine and true to who you authentically were created to be. Your authentic version is your best version. It is you living your best life. Not just existing but thriving each day to take in all that life has to offer.

By way of structure, in this devotional I’ve focused on Ten Authentic Habits—that will help you discover the authentic you. As you explore each authentic habit—take the opportunity to apply it to your life. The ten authentic habits build on each other. Through them, you will uncover levels of strength, happiness, contentment, and understanding that you might have never experienced before.

Be absolutely present in the moment as you read. A strong level of self-development can be painstaking. But please, be patient with yourself and the process you have ahead in this devotion. Be mentally in the moment, choose to take the hard path and search out the answers you seek. More importantly, find the life you seek. An abundant life full of passion and purpose. Let us do this together, as you are not alone in this process of discovering the authentic you. The new you awaits you.