A special vlog-style journey through a week in my life

What if making your dreams come true wasn’t about chasing—but about enjoying the present moment?

In this new kind of Grounded Spirits episode, I invite you into a week of my life as I live, feel, and create in real-time. This vlog-style reflection begins in my cozy workspace, where I share thoughts on how comfort supports clarity. From there, I head to the Los Angeles River and practice deep presence with the trees, the grass, and the quiet rhythm of life around me.

I explore not-doing, a concept from Carlos Castaneda’s work, and how it teaches us to shift dream patterns, loosen the grip of routine, and rewrite our internal programming. Along the way, I meet small creatures, attend a grounding yoga class, and introduce Plant a Dream—a new space on the website where you can root your dreams into community soil.

Later in the week, I visit the ocean, reflect on its healing power, and read from round one of my book Believe: A Journey Into Yourself. I dance with Moana (Hawaiian for “ocean”), see dolphins and sea lions, and remember just how magical life can be when we’re paying attention.

One of my long-held dreams comes true as I perform a hula dance at the Santa Monica Pier. I speak on the importance of nurturing our inner child—and each other’s—and how community really is the village we all need. The episode closes with a stop at a local art store and a sneak peek of my soon-to-launch website, five years in the making.

This episode is a love letter to dreaming with your eyes open, creating with your heart, and living with presence.

✨ Come see what unfolds when you water your dreams a little each day.

For all the resources + plus more: https://theornelian.com/2025/07/02/how-to-make-your-dreams-come-true/