I was a guest on a podcast called The Conscious Consultant recently
I spoke about my spiritual journey and the forces of adversity that led me to my purpose.
Near the end of our interview, the host asked how I feel about the global challenges we face: climate change, political unrest, endless wars — you name it.
He wanted to know if I feel optimistic or pessimistic.
I told him I’m an optimist. Straight up! That’s my truth and I’m sticking to it.
Of course, the world is in turmoil. But think about it. Was there ever a time in history when the earth was without crisis?
Every spiritual tradition teaches the metaphysical truth that where there is darkness, there must also be light. I believe everything eventually balances out. If there are no challenges, there can be no growth.
During my Ifa divination training, my mentor, the late Afolabi Epega, said we must look for something good in every situation we find ourselves in. “Nothing is perfectly good,” he said, “and nothing is perfectly bad.”
Here’s what I choose to focus on instead:
1. Every day on planet earth, I know some people go out of their way to help others.
2. Every day on planet earth, someone, somewhere experiences some kind of spiritual transformation.
3. Every day on our planet, babies are born, and new poems, songs, dances are created.
4. Every day on our planet, someone, somewhere falls in love.
5. Every day, someone, somewhere wakes up to their own power and decides to take it back.
So, despite the global challenges, I’m looking forward to who I can become and who I can impact. I’m excited. I’m just getting started. I know magical things happen to someone, somewhere every day.
Magical things can happen to you.
Be open to transformation and be open to blessings that are coming your way.
I’ll be checking on you more often. Feel free to reach out anytime.
Looking forward to hearing what your goals are and how you plan to achieve them.
Talk to you again soon.
James