Clydeley Dennis here, and today in our seven good minutes. Extra segment, I want to explore that

beautiful truth we touched on. A life you love is not a destination you stumble upon by chance,

but a masterpiece you create one conscious choice at a time, painting your days with the colors

of your authentic self.

This wisdom challenges one of the most common misconceptions about creating a fulfilling life,

that it's something that happens to you rather than something you actively create.

We often think of a life we love as something we'll discover, find, or be lucky enough to experience.

But this passive approach keeps us waiting for external circumstances to align perfectly before we can be happy. The truth is far more empowering. Your

life is a canvas, and you are the artist. Every day you pick up the brush of choice and add

new strokes to your masterpiece. Some days you might paint with

bold, vibrant colors, making big decisions that dramatically change your direction. Other days,

you might add subtle shades and gentle touches, small choices that gradually shift the overall

composition. The colors of your authentic self are your values, your passions,

your dreams, your unique way of seeing and being in the world. When you make choices that reflect

these authentic colors, your life becomes more vibrant and meaningful. When you paint with colors

that aren't truly yours, living according to others' expectations

or society's definitions of success, your masterpiece feels flat and lifeless.

The beautiful thing about this metaphor is that it reminds us that creating a life you love

is an ongoing process, not a one-time achievement.

Artists don't create a masterpiece in a single session.

They work on it consistently, adding layers, making adjustments,

sometimes painting over sections that no longer serve the overall vision.

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