Finding Purpose With Jay Shetty

The global bestselling author, podcaster and motivational speaker shows us the need to find joy in solitude, the path to finding inner peace in times of turmoil and what the one unifying answer to all chaos is — love

- SHRADDHA CHOWDHURY

Polite to a fault and as kind as he appears, Jay Shetty arrives at The Oberoi in Mumbai, greeting everyone preseent with a warm smile. A presence as calming as he’s charming, he’s in the city for the India leg of his world tour to promote his latest book, in the country he calls his “spiritual home.”

“I feel a renewed sense of purpose whenever I’m here,” says the former monk, global bestselling author and awardwinning host of podcast, On Purpose.

From speaking to groups of 15 across England to addressing sold-out shows at gigantic venues like the Sydney Opera House, Shetty is arguably one of the biggest names to emerge in the wellness space today — with a fan base that runs into tens of millions across platforms the world over! He most recently wrote his second book, 8 Rules of Love, and also turned entrepreneur with his wife, with the launch of Sama Tea.

Those familiar with Shetty are well aware of the emphasis he lays on thoughts, affirmations and the power of words and manifestation. He believes that the energy we exude into the universe is what we attract towards ourselves, much like Newton’s third law of motion.

“We’re powerful creators who have an ability to shape our own outcomes. The energy with which we surround ourselves contributes to what we’re able to create. To me, that energy includes the thoughts in our own minds, the people we’re close to as well as the physical environment we’re in,” Shetty explains. “I put a lot of effort into curating the sights, sounds and even smells around me to support what I’m trying to achieve.”

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