You’ve probably heard it a million times: "Live in the now!" or "Find joy in the journey!" It sounds great in theory, but as an adult in this world, we’re often trapped in a frustrating cycle of striving. We’re constantly thinking, “My real life will start when…”
- …I get that six-figure salary.
- …I lose those last ten pounds.
- …I get the promotion, the house, the partner, the perfect life.
This is what I call the "When-Then" Trap, and it’s a thief of joy. We're so focused on getting to our "dream life" that we forget to live the one we have. We spend so much time pushing ourselves out of our "bad" life and into a "better" one that we never learn how to be truly happy, no matter what.
The problem with this mindset is that even when you finally reach your big goal, it often feels unfulfilling. You've worked so hard, but you haven't trained yourself to enjoy the ride. The feeling of success is fleeting because you haven’t cultivated the habit of finding joy.
Your Dream Life is Not a Place You Go, It’s a Feeling You Cultivate.
What if your dream life isn’t a future destination, but a state of being you can live in right now?
This is where your Heart Chakra comes in. Our Heart Chakra is our energetic center for love, joy, and connection. When it’s in balance, we are open to receiving love and happiness from the world around us, and more importantly, from within. We can feel connected to the present moment, rather than constantly seeking something outside of ourselves to feel whole. We see the beauty in the steadiness of the trees, the brilliant colors of the leaves and the vein-like stems that run through the leaves and look suspiciously like our own complex internal system.
Tapping into your Heart Chakra isn't just about feeling love for others; it's about learning to love the life you have right now. To love yourself and give yourself grace and gratitude for how far you’ve come. It's about finding happiness in the present moment and cultivating a deep, unshakable joy that isn't dependent on external circumstances. It's a key part of spiritual growth and living intentionally everyday.
Bridging the Gap: Your "Ritual Audit"
So, how do you start living in the now for happiness? Let’s perform a "Ritual Audit." Grab a piece of paper and write down what your perfect "dream life" day looks like.
- Dream Morning: How would you spend your first hour? Maybe it’s a slow morning with a cup of coffee and a journal (that’s mine!).
- Dream Afternoon: How do you move your body or connect with nature? Perhaps you spend your afternoons tending to a homegrown vegetable garden before you prepare a delicious meal for your family from food grown with your hands (me, again!).
- Dream Evening: What’s your wind-down ritual? Maybe it’s quiet time in a cozy reading nook, looking out at nature.
Now, look at that list. I’m willing to bet you can do almost all of those things right now. You just have to make the choice to start. Stop waiting for your future.
- You don’t need a perfect kitchen to have a slow morning. You just need to wake up 15 minutes earlier, sit with your coffee, and write down three things you're grateful for.
- You don’t need acres of land for a garden. You can start a small indoor herb garden on your windowsill.
- You don’t need a lavish library to have a cozy space. Designate a comfy corner in your living room as a sacred, no-phone space for reading.
This is the path to creating a ritual for your dream life—one intentional, everyday moment at a time.
Our Love on the Brain collection, made with our in-house heart chakra blend of Bergamot and Rose is designed to support you on this journey. They are tools for self-care rituals, helping you to pause, breathe, and align with the energy you want to cultivate. Our Love on the Brain intention setting oil, for example, can be a grounding part of a slow-down ritual after a long day, reminding you of your commitment to living intentionally and finding joy. Our Love on the Brain Body Butter can be a perfect tool to turn your evening wind-down into a full sensory ritual, gently massaging your arms and legs to release the day's tension while breathing in the calming aroma.
The Real Magic of Manifestation
This practice isn't about ignoring your goals or letting go of your ambition. It’s about changing your relationship with them. By finding joy in the imperfect journey and practicing mindful living, you're not just enjoying the moment; you're also manifesting your future dreams from a place of abundance and joy, not lack and scarcity.
When you learn to be happy now, you attract more happiness.
Our Chakra Skincare & Home Aromatherapy products are designed to turn your everyday routines into self-serving rituals that help you create the life you dream, from the inside out. They are reminders that true emotional wellness and a fulfilled dream life are found not in what you get, but in how you choose to live.
Your dream life isn't waiting for you in the future. It's whispering to you right now, asking you to show up for it, one small, intentional moment at a time.
