In this week’s episode of Everyday Spirituality, Colin and Monique explore the chaos of life and how to stay grounded amidst it all. Colin shares the incredible journey of earning his Brazilian Ju Jitsu black belt 🥋—a milestone over a decade in the making—and reflects on how the lessons learned on the mats translate into resilience, awareness, and personal growth. Together, they discuss the power of showing up even when life feels overwhelming and finding joy in the small moments.

Through stories and meaningful insights, they explore how martial arts teach pattern recognition and preemptive awareness, the role of curiosity in self-discovery 🤔, and the importance of balancing play and discipline 🎯. If you’ve ever struggled to juggle the demands of daily life while staying true to yourself, this episode offers powerful lessons to inspire and uplift you.

✨ Topics covered include:

🥋 The life-changing journey to a BJJ black belt

🧠 Recognizing patterns in life and breaking free from them

🌿 How curiosity and play can keep you grounded

💖 Embracing trust and resilience in times of change

📚 Resources mentioned:

📚 Chess.com for learning and enjoying chess ♟️

📚 Self-defense techniques and their real-life applications 💪

📚 Reflections on the Wheel of Life for balancing priorities 🌈

💬 Key quotes:

"The black belt is the ultimate outward sign of inner progress." — Colin

"Curiosity is the vibrational frequency with which we co-create with the universe." — Colin

"Recognizing patterns in life is the first step to disrupting them." — Monique

What lessons have you learned from navigating chaos in your life? Share your reflections in the comments—we’d love to hear your story! 💬👇

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