This week’s podcast explores the timeless question posed by the apostle Paul: “Why do I do what I don’t want to do?” James reflects on how much of our missteps stem from living on autopilot—moving through life without full awareness of our actions, words, and choices. He shares insights on the power of presence, the importance of paying attention, and the freedom that comes with slowing down to notice what’s truly happening within us and around us. Using everyday examples, including the experience of driving without remembering the journey, he highlights how being fully engaged in the present moment can help us make better choices and avoid harm, both to ourselves and others. Ultimately, James invites listeners to cultivate attentiveness, recognizing that paying attention grants us the ability to act with intention rather than reaction. As always, he reminds us that, no matter what, we are infinitely precious and unconditionally loved.