remember your magic.

Each and every single one of us here on this planet was born with a unique combination of personality traits, characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and gifts that make us, us.



Re-read that sentence and let it sink in for a moment.

There is literally NO other human being on this planet that is (nor will there EVER be) exactly like you.

There is literally NO other human being who can contribute their own personal gifts and creations to the rest of the world like you can. NOBODY.

Each and every single one of us is an integral part of the universal ecosystem. Each and every single one of us has something very special to share with the rest of the world. Each and every single one of us has the ability to inspire others, and therefore CHANGE THE WORLD.

Think back to what made you the happiest as a child, before the world told you who you were supposed to be.

For me, it was always creating and learning.

Since day one, I’ve always been a ham. I’ve always loved performing for and entertaining people, and seeing them light up. I’ve always loved making something out of nothing. I’ve always loved finding the beauty in even the tiniest, most unexpected places. I’ve always loved learning all that I can possibly get my hands on, and the process involved. I’ve always loved building things from scratch, and teaching myself how to do so. And I’ve always loved sharing my creations and findings with others, helping to shine a brand new light in places that most would overlook, and helping others to see things from a completely different perspective.

So think about it. What was it that YOU loved to do?

If you’ve got that thing in mind, that’s your guaranteed source of fulfillment.

That’s your guaranteed source of happiness.

That’s your guaranteed answer to all the questions you may have ever had about what life is all about.

We as humans tend to WAY over-complicate everything. Like, a LOT. So much so that it’s almost laughable.

Life really isn’t that difficult. Sure, some of us were certainly born into more privileged circumstances than others. Some of us were dealt a shittier hand than others. Some of us have known nothing but struggles our entire lives.

But guess what?

That doesn’t define you.

Your upbringing, your past, your circumstances - they don’t define who you are as a person. All that defines you as a person is who you choose to be, right now.

All of these factors, and all the stories that we tell ourselves…they’re all bullshit. Because you are the only person who is in charge of your own life. You are the only person who has all the power in the world to change your circumstances, no matter how terrible they may seem.

I speak about this because given my own personal experiences - the environment in which I was raised, the people I consistently surrounded myself with, the mindset that was ingrained into me since childhood - based on all of this alone, statistically I should be the polar opposite of the person I am today.

I chose the life I wanted, went after it, and fought hard for it, regardless of sacrifices that had to be made, relationships that had to be left behind, and extreme continuous levels of discomfort, anxiety and fear. And I will continue to do so every single day for the rest of my life.

All I ask is this:

Take time to yourself, away from your phone, away from the internet, away from any outside influences…and really get to know yourself. Dig deep. Remember who you are and what truly makes you happy. Then go do that.

I say this because I see and encounter FAR too many people that I see have lost themselves along the way, seeking temporary fixes for happiness only to slap a Band-aid on it until it falls off again, taking them right back to square one.

You’ve already got all the answers inside you. You just have to quiet your mind and remember where to look.

xo al