What makes you come alive?

You might track your health –– sleep, nutrition, exercise, etc. 

But do you track how alive you feel?

Let me explain. 

Last week at The KINN we hosted a panel talk presented by Timeline––a cutting-edge cellular health supplement fighting against mitochondrial decline. 

One of the panelists, Dr. Kien Vuu, was asked “What’s the secret to longevity and a healthy life?”

And instead of sharing the latest sleep hack or nutrition study, he responded:

“Beyond the usual sleep, nutrition and exercise, the real secret is activating every cell in our body. We do this through pursuing things that make us feel most alive each day.”

That really got me thinking. I’ve had moments in my life where I’ve felt most alive. 

One was when I volunteered in Ukraine a month into Russia's invasion. I saw the humanity and care pouring out of each person wanting to help. It lit me up with inspiration… which ultimately led me to start The KINN. 

This whole community (that we’re excited to share has reached over 100 members now) was seeded from one moment of aliveness. 

So whether it’s starting a new company or living a more enriched life, it’s worth thinking about this state.

And not just about getting into it, but actively protecting yourself from things that take you out of it. Distractions… social media, notifications, eating unhealthy, drinking too much. All things that zap our sense of aliveness. They take more than they give. 

To truly be alive is about removing the things that take from us and seeking out that which brings us more.

And arguably one of the biggest positive contributors to seek out is healthy relationships – ones that support you and bring out the best in you. (I try to take stock of this regularly). 

So, I invite you to ask…

What makes you come alive? 

Being a conscious entrepreneur means leaning into that feeling of aliveness. Not just focusing on profits and scaling, but on the essence of what lights you up in the world. And ideally merging the two in a way that makes an impact. 

Imagine all the cells in your body, fully activated (even if it’s just a thought exercise).

What daily practices would you need to adopt?

And then go and do them! 

And maybe even start tracking it. Ask yourself about aliveness regularly. 

And whenever you find yourself doing something over and over that consistently isn’t bringing up that feeling, see if you can change it.

Taking stock of my energy bank last week, I’ll be carving out more time for my morning meditation practice, as well as removing screens an hour before bed and after waking up. 

Oh and also planning a weekend trip in April. Any fun ideas hola!

Talk soon,

Oliver

PS. Joseph Campbell summed up this sentiment beautifully:

“People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.”