Whether you believe in spirituality, God, the universe, or nothing at all, you can’t deny that sometimes "luck" shapes our lives in profound ways.
Think of that one party where you met your future wife. Or that single conversation with a friend who introduced you to an investor—someone who became your first big believer. Or the one inspired idea you had while watching a documentary, which sparked enough excitement to propel you toward building your dream career.
In each of these moments, something enters our perception and ignites a spark that can transform our lives forever.
You can think of it as if the world is always speaking to you—in big ways and small. But it’s up to you to perceive, listen, and trust it. That choice, ultimately, is yours to make.
One of my favorite quotes from Rick Rubin captures this well: “To live as an artist is a way of being in the world. A way of perceiving.” And I believe it doesn’t just apply to artists, but to anyone engaging in this mystery we call life.
If someone had asked me five years ago how the world speaks to me, I probably would have thought them strange. I wouldn’t have known what they meant. But after years of meditation, journaling, and letting my consciousness evolve beyond my thinking mind, I finally understand the question.
Now, new impulses and ideas find me every day. They’re everywhere and always accessible. I just couldn’t perceive them before. If you’re not in a calm state of awareness, you miss them entirely. And life, in so many ways, is about noticing—that’s what self-awareness is all about.
The good news is that the world is always speaking to you. It’s eternally present and accessible, but only if you’re listening. The moment you shift from a stressed, attached way of living to a calm, detached state, you awaken your ability to notice and truly hear. We control our perception, and there’s light on the other side of that choice.
Remember: you don’t know what you don’t know. Letting uncertainty be an excuse to avoid seeking a better life does you the greatest disservice. Act now.