purpose – John Eli Garay, MBA/MS, LAC

From Suicidal to Healing

From the age of 17-20, I was extremely suicidal. Most people were unaware of this because I hid my inner turmoil behind a big smile. But the pain was real and it eventually became more than I could bear…..

Life update (Graduation)

I remember feeling defeated when I opened my financial aid award letter. There simply wasn’t enough money available to cover my tuition for school that year.

Reasons you may need a coach (part 1)

I often get asked a lot of questions about what I do as a coach. – In a nutshell, I guide and support my clients as they develop the mindset needed to bridge the gap from where they currently are, to where they would like to be. – Click on my contact link to messageContinueContinue reading “Reasons you may need a coach (part 1)”

Don’t give up!

Have a minute and half to listen to some encouragement? If so, click play.

It all starts with a choice

It wasn’t long ago that I found myself facing the darkest season of my life. Faced with nowhere else to look but “up,” I made a choice to step out of my self-destructive mindset and make better choices.

Not an accident

You are not here by accident. There is no possible way 37.2 trillion cells randomly conspired to unite to make a meaningless being.

Make a decision

How many times do we make a choice and then fail to place action behind our goals? Its not enough to solely desire something. We need to be willing to do what it takes to get it. Align your life with what you are aiming for. 👍👊💥 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ So be careful how you live. Don’tContinueContinue reading “Make a decision”

Align with your purpose

Not every thing that competes for your attention is worthy of it. Remain focused on the purpose that you were created for. Go be who God who God created you to be. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord , endures forever. Do not forsake the work ofContinueContinue reading “Align with your purpose”

The day I decided to break free from the curse of poverty

In middle school, I had a realization that life on our farm was more complicated, than I pictured it to be. This realization came to me during my induction to the National Junior Honor Society. The night before, my mother and I had gotten into an argument over what I would wear.

Greater than your past

God’s plan for you is greater than any mistake that you could ever make. – The decision that tried to paralyze you is insignificant in comparison to what the future holds. – Although you cant deny the past, you can deny the grip that it has on you. – Shake yourself off and take aContinueContinue reading “Greater than your past”