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An incredible, powerful woman I work with has reminded me of a truth that has haunted me for years: If I can be so successful at something I hate, imagine how good I’d be at something I love.

I always knew this – and I was always told I should channel all that energy and give it to someone else. They have the platform. They have the power. They have the knowledge. They have the capacity.

I am but a mere “person”, after all. When I am a contributing member of a thriving community, then the power gets amplified.

On many levels, that can true, but only if the community is made up of people who can hold Space for evolution to unfurl.

BUT, what if the community I’m contributing to is depleting me?

How much of your life do you go about knowing it no longer feels in alignment, yet you keep doing it because you don’t know what else to do?

Or maybe you’re too busy doing the thing that you’re not even noticing.

Or maybe you’re working hard to make it work. This was me in the seven year abusive relationship I stayed and tried to fix. My only regret? Not having left sooner.

The truth is, once we let go of what no longer fits, our only regret is that we didn’t do it sooner.

What if … you play games you can win?

What if … you can’t win at a game you don’t enjoy?

You might be “successful”, but at what cost?

The truth is, it is impossible to outwork a lack of purpose.

No matter how much you put in, it will never satiate the internal call to align with that which is your unique destiny.

We keep forgetting that this is it – this moment is our life. How we engage this moment makes the difference in how we live. I suppose one way to think about this is to consider how you want to die – have you become who you came here to be?

The fear of what’s next holds us back because we forget that results come from compounding, and compounding demands persistence. You cannot plant a seed and expect it to grow on its own. You must nourish it, because you care for it.

Maybe tolerating what has been your life made sense 20 years ago. But life rewards those who dare. Commit to creating your meaningful life, and the path will present itself!

The key is to follow your curiosity—and make space to hear the signals of Truth.

How can we intentionally create a life that feels like play? That’s the sweet spot to be in.

Not all of us, but so many of us want to make a difference. We want work that fulfills us. We want work that feels like play. We want work that has an impact on another’s life. We want to feel valued.

The exciting part about committing to following that which brings you JOY gives you the privilege of helping people, too.

But you can’t get there if you’re afraid to take action on your own behalf – starting with letting go of that which you know does not serve you.

The better you get at keeping what brings you joy and letting go of what doesn’t, the better your business(and your life!) goes.

Stela

P.S. - You don't need to be an expert to give what nourishes others. You just need to be yourself, tell the truth of your experience. People are starved for truth and authenticity…

👉 This is what this is all about.

ACTION STEPS

Audit Your Energy – Make a list of activities, people, and tasks in your life. Next to each one, write "Energizing" or "Draining." This will give you clarity on what aligns with you and what doesn’t.
Take One Small Step Toward Joy – Identify one thing that brings you genuine excitement or curiosity. Commit to spending at least 10 minutes a day exploring it—whether that’s reading, practicing, or simply imagining possibilities.
Set a ‘Let Go’ Date – Pick one thing from your “Draining” list that you can begin phasing out. Set a realistic timeline (even if it's months away) and create a small step toward making that shift happen.