The Ladder (my heart❤️) was leaning against the wrong wall...
The world needs more love and happiness. I know this because, for a long time, I lived without it. Growing up in a broken, dysfunctional, and toxic home, I spent my childhood listening to "Where is Love" from Oliver Twist on repeat. I was a kid yearning for a peaceful world I couldn't yet see. 🚀 The "Success" Trap So, I did what the world told me to do: I outran the pain with "success." ✅ The Grind: A workaholic since 6th grade, working "eight-to-faint." ✅ The Accolades: Built an Inc. 5000 company (one of the fastest-growing in America). ✅ The Legacy: Raised a beautiful family and helped countless people in need. But after bringing in venture capital, the business changed. I knew it was time to exit. Even with the financial success that many would envy, I hit one of the lowest points of my life. By every "standard" metric, I had made it. But after the exit from the company, the silence was deafening. I realized I had spent my life climbing the "success" ladder, only to find it was leaning against the wrong wall. My bank account was full, but my heart was searching. 🧘 The Discovery I spent the next several years on a deep search for the secret to true happiness. It took twists, turns, and heavy soul-searching. What I found was simple, yet profound: The answer is Love. Not just romantic love, but a "Loving Kindness" for all of mankind and the universe. During some of my most challenging times, I found a simple but transformative meditation mantra from Sharon Salzberg called Loving Kindness. I started repeating these intentions: ✨ May I be safe. ✨ May I be happy. ✨ May I be healthy. ✨ May I live with ease. By directing these thoughts first to ourselves, then to our loved ones, then to difficult people, and finally to all beings, we foster a connection that changes our internal chemistry. You aren’t here to just "survive" or "succeed." You’re here to vibrate higher. We are all in this thing called life together. Let’s start today: 💫 May you be safe. 💫 May you be happy. 💫 May you be healthy. 💫 May you live with ease.