Hey everyone,

This week, I want to share a story that truly resonates with the deepest truth of how change happens in our lives. It’s a story about a friend, and it boils down to one simple, yet incredibly powerful, idea: It all starts with a decision.

I had this wild conversation with a friend just recently. Believe it or not, he literally just picked up and moved to Bangkok, Thailand, a little over a year ago! And guess what inspired him? My RV journey!

He told me he had been living in what he called "default mode." You know the drill, right? Good job, bought the house, got the car, had the retirement plan... he did everything society told him was "right." But deep down, he was utterly, profoundly miserable. Just. Miserable. He was living a life that was chosen for him, not by him.

And then, something shifted. It wasn't a sudden miracle, or a lottery win, or a perfect opportunity landing in his lap. It was a single, powerful, radical moment where he made a decision. He decided he simply couldn't live like that anymore. That was the pivot. That was the moment everything changed.

And now? His life isn't always easy – far from it sometimes – but it is absolutely, profoundly BEAUTIFUL. Why? Because he chose it. Every challenge, every new experience, every moment of bubbly, exhilarating joy is infused with the power of his own unapologetic choice. He's discovering those passionate, out-of-body moments that only come from living a life truly chosen.

The Power of Your Decision

My friend's story isn't just about moving across the world; it's a vivid illustration that every significant shift in our lives, every new path we embark on, every dream we chase, begins with a decision. And with that decision, comes the potential for bubbly, unbridled joy—the kind that's felt deeply in those precious moments of realizing you're finally living on your own terms.

We often wait for external circumstances to change, for the perfect moment, for someone else to give us permission. But the truth is, the most profound transformations begin internally. They begin with that quiet, firm commitment within yourself: "I choose something different."

• Are you feeling stuck in a "default mode" somewhere in your life?

• Is there a situation you're tolerating, simply because you haven't consciously decided to change it?

• Is there a dream that feels out of reach, but perhaps you haven't truly decided to pursue it?

This week, I invite you to reflect on where you might be living by default, rather than by design. Where are you waiting for life to happen to you, instead of deciding what you want to create?

The beauty of this truth is that it puts the power squarely back in your hands. You don't need permission. You don't need perfect conditions. You just need to make the decision.

This week, let that profound story inspire you. What decision are you ready to make that will unlock a new, more beautiful, and joy-filled chapter for you? Imagine the passionately exciting, even out-of-body moments that await when you step fully into a life by your own design. Embrace that power, make that choice, and watch what unfolds—and how much bubbly joy starts to fill your days.

With so much love,

JP Adkins, Freedom Jedi