Living La Dolce Vita: How My Trip to Italy Taught Me to Embrace Life’s Unexpected Turns & Live Life Fully

Every morning, as I settle in my home office to enjoy a steaming cup of cafe con leche, I’m welcomed by the warm embrace of the sun peeking through my french doors. This daily ritual is a gift to myself, an opportunity to savor the pleasure of simple moments. Taking this time allows me to pause and ponder, to meditate, pray, and plan out the day ahead. It is also a time of reflection and introspection, as I intentionally contemplate and curate my day and the experiences I want to have.

I live my life very intentionally. I am obsessed with it because I understand what most fail to realize: we are the architects of our lives. If we are not intentional with our time, our resources, the things we are investing in we give away our God given power as creators. We indeed are the masters and creators of our lives. It is the very reason God equipped us with the gift of free will; so we can choose what we want to do and how we want to live. However, many individuals have surrendered their power by simply going along with the status quo and accepting whatever comes their way. To me, this is not a fulfilling way…