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The Art of Devotion

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Take a breath right here, right now. Feel that pulse? That's life asking you to meet it in devotion.

Devotion has long been misunderstood as rigid discipline or perfectionism, but true devotion is simply a choice - it happens when you stop waiting to be ready. You devote yourself to life not because it's easy, but because it's yours. It's not about getting it right; it's about staying in the room and living the life you've already created.

My personal devotion practice revolves around three pillars that fuel everything else: expression through writing before serving others or checking emails; movement that comes from love rather than discipline; and embodiment work that regulates my nervous system so I can safely pursue my vision. When I fuel myself through these practices first, I step into serving others with infectious energy that's fully activated and alive.

Trust forms the bridge between fear and flow in this devotion journey. We trust because our soul remembers something our mind keeps forgetting - we were never meant to do this alone. The more we trust life, the more life trusts us back. This co-creative relationship opens doors that seem magical but are actually the natural result of devoted, inspired action.

The greatest lesson I've learned is to love life now, not when everything's perfect. We get caught waiting for healing, safety, or success before fully living, but this moment is the only real thing we have. When we embrace presence over perfection, everything changes. Today, I dare you to be devoted not to perfection but to presence, to trust not that you'll never fall but that you'll rise again, and to love your life not when it's fixed, but right now - this breath, this body, this moment. Because this is everything.

Listen in, then share your devotion practice with us! What daily ritual helps you fall in love with your life exactly as it is?

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