You’re Not Chasing the Future—You’re Escaping the PresentYou’re Not Chasing the Future—You’re Escaping the Present
1000 Days Sober Podcast
You can’t have what you want—but you can experience what you have. This Preston Smiles quote stopped me in my tracks during one of my hardest seasons. I was stuck in fear, chasing the illusion of a “better future”… only to realise that everything I wanted was already around me—love, connection, enoughness. In today’s episode, I invite you to stop searching for a feeling tomorrow and start noticing what’s already real—today. Because the truth is, if you’re too focused on your future, you’re missing the people who love you now. Let’s stop trying to fix emotional pain with material goals—and instead, learn to feel the love that’s already here. #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #AlcoholFreeLife #LiveInTheNow #PresenceOverPerfection #SelfLedLiving #QuitDrinking #SoberCurious #EmotionalSobriety #HealingNotHustling #SpiritualSobriety #FutureTripping #TheLiquidLie
9:51•14 Jul 2025
Finding Fulfilment in the Present: Lee Davy's Journey
Episode Overview
- Focus on experiencing what you have rather than chasing future fantasies.
- Recognise the abundance of love and connection already present in your life.
- Being present can transform your emotional wellbeing.
- Living alcohol-free is about embracing the moment.
- Reflect on the feelings you're chasing and find them in the now.
“You can't have what you want, but you may experience what you have.”
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy shares a profound message about living in the present and recognising the abundance around us. Lee reflects on a quote from Preston Smiles' book, 'Spiritual Millionaire', which suggests that while you might not always get what you want, you can certainly experience what you have.
This idea resonated with Lee during a challenging period, leading him to realise that love, connection, and enoughness were already present in his life, even if he hadn't noticed them. Through anecdotes and reflections, Lee encourages you to stop chasing future fantasies and instead focus on the genuine moments that surround you every day.
By doing so, you'll find that the emotional fulfilment you're seeking might already be at your fingertips—in a child's hug, a partner's laughter, or a peaceful Sunday morning. Lee's approach is relatable and humorous, making it easier to digest these important lessons. His personal journey illustrates how being present can transform your life, especially when striving to live alcohol-free.
If you're grappling with similar feelings or just want to hear an authentic perspective on embracing the now, this episode offers valuable insights that might just change your outlook.
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