How pursuing a passion changes you

In the last year I made some major changes in my life in order to live how I truly wanted. I learned how to nourish my body, set boundaries, change jobs, and even move across the country to be in the community I longed for. While it certainly wasn't easy I can attribute it all to pursuing a passion. A passion to be excited about my life and feel a sense of purpose. To live in alignment with what would bring me happiness but also challenge me to grow.

I've also decided to take another leap and start training to become a Nutritional Therapy Practioner later this year in hopes of helping others one day. I feel that this is what I was meant to do and bring my learnings to those around me.

In the midst of pursuing my dream life I have realized that I am tapping into my inner guidance like never before. I am bringing the experiences in my life that help me grow. All because I decided to say yes to living a more fulfilled life.

So my hope for everyone is to decide what they want out of life and commit to it. Create a bigger vision for your life and move towards it no matter the obstacles. Sure lots of challenges will arise and you will have to confront limiting beliefs and repressed emotions but the payoff is something bigger than imagined.

These are the major things that I found during the process and still continue to learn as I grow.

I found confidence I didn't know I had.

I always lived my life doing what I thought was expected of me. Following all the steps to a life that was normal. Sure I was doing well in school and then later pursuing a career but I never was self aware.

I never stopped to turn inward and question my actions. So often I found myself following unhealthy patterns and not taking care of myself. I put the approval of others over my own self worth.

Truthfully, I was never confident.

But the moment I decided to go after what I wanted I found that confidence. It was in me all along but I never honored it.

Once I took the first step and created the environment I wanted I started to find that confidence. I realized I could go after any dream I had and it grows stronger everyday I decide to take action.

It all starts with taking that first step and showing yourself and everyone else that you want it.

I became the best version of myself.

For so long I felt as if I was living out of alignment with my true self. I didn't practice any self care, I felt stressed out and anxious all the time, and I let my inner fear voice lead my every decision.

I felt as if I was trapped with a constant wheel of anxious thoughts. I knew the first step I had to take was to admit what wasn't working in my life.

I decided one day that I just wanted to feel good. I wanted to feel energized and vibrant.

And I knew I had to start with the number one thing that provides energy, and that was food. To really learn about food and what nourishment for the body really means.

I wanted to fuel my body from the inside out and not live with diets and restriction. To really take self ownership and honor my health.

I also started setting boundaries and healthy lifestyle habits. Learning to say no and getting more rest. Recognizing the things that make me feel my best and committing to them everyday.

I attracted better things into my life.

I am believer in a something greater out there is working for us. Aligning our lives to gives us better experiences, better people, and bigger opportunities. When we decide to live our lives as our authentic selves, we can reap the benefits of this greater power.

I used to think that nothing was ever in my favor and I would never find happiness. But then I realized that every person and every experience was serving as a teacher in my life. And once I could find the learning in it I could move on to a higher level of my life.

Once I admitted the type of lifestyle I really wanted, the universe worked to deliver it to me. Providing me with an amazing environment, hobbies that fill me up, and a life in which I had time to pursue my passion.

When I really started to show my authenticity was when I attracted even better people into my life. People that I felt I could connect with on a deeper level and shared similar visions as me. Others that desired a more fulfilling life and inspired everyone in their circle.

When you put out into the world your true self and desires, you will get it delivered back even better than you could imagine.

I'll be the first to admit that when I decided to take the first step off the beaten path I had no idea what to expect. There was no looking into the future to what would happen. Only in my wildest dreams could I picture the place I am at now.

So take some time to turn inward and question what your biggest passion is. What is a life you will do everything possible to create? What lights you up and makes you jump out of bed?

Take that first step and experience the magic of living an inspired life.