We chase joy like it’s hiding somewhere in the distance—waiting for us at some elusive milestone, success, or version of ourselves we’ve yet to become. But the truth? The life you want, the *thrive* you crave, doesn’t live “over there.” It lives here—in this moment, in *you.*In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked truth that you’re already equipped for the life you desire. You just haven’t been shown how to *be* in it.I walk through the foundational skills that lead us there—like nervous system regulation, emotional allowance, and gentle curiosity toward ourselves—and how they stack to unlock the most powerful shift: the art of being.With raw honesty and practical insight, I share how this journey is unfolding in my own life—what tools are working, what didn’t, and what being present really looks like when the past still echoes.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning to be with yourself right where you are—and discovering the deep joy that’s already waiting.