The world is still stretching its arms awake as I sit on the sixth floor, gazing out at the lake shimmering under the first light of the morning. The streets below are hushed, a rare stillness before the day unfolds in all its usual chaos. There’s something sacred about this hour, a moment where I can pause, breathe, and truly reflect. As I sip my coffee and watch the sun rise higher, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to be here, in this moment, in this life. Gratitude settles into my bones like the warmth of the morning light. My intention for the week ahead begins to take shape—I will focus on gratitude, on seeing the beauty in what is, rather than longing for what isn’t.

Life is a journey, a winding path carved by the choices we make, both big and small. Yet, how often do we pause to acknowledge that our circumstances are, in many ways, the result of those very choices? It’s easy to feel as though we are at the mercy of fate, swept along by forces beyond our control. But the truth is, even in the moments where we feel powerless, we are still choosing—choosing how we respond, how we interpret, how we move forward. The road we walk is paved with those decisions, intentional or not.

Sometimes, the path feels radiant—lit with purpose, alignment, and ease. Other times, it feels like we’ve lost our way, wandering in the shadows of doubt, regret, or complacency. But here’s the beauty of it: no matter how far we stray, we always have the power to recalibrate, to step back onto the road that leads us to our highest selves. The key is intention. Without it, we drift. With it, we steer our lives toward something greater, something meaningful.

Today, as the world awakens around me, I think about all the choices that have led me here. Some were conscious and deliberate, others made in the blur of survival and uncertainty. And yet, here I am. I may not have control over everything, but I do have control over my next step. And so do you. What if we took this Sunday, every Sunday, as a sacred pause—a moment to reset, to decide with clarity and conviction where we want to go next?

Intentional living isn’t about having every answer. It’s about asking the right questions. What do I need to release? What do I need to embrace? Where do I want my heart to lead me? When we set our intentions with love and purpose, we create momentum, we break cycles, we step boldly onto the path that aligns with the deepest desires of our soul.

As I watch the sun scatter its golden light across the water, I am reminded that each new week is a fresh page, a chance to rewrite the story we tell ourselves. This morning, my story is one of gratitude. Of hope. Of trust in the unfolding. What will your story be?

Let today be the day you choose. Choose to rest, to reflect, to set your intention. Choose to walk your radiant path with purpose, with courage, with love.

With love and light.