The Time Given Us

He always knew he had stories to tell. In college, that led him to writing. And then, to acting. But it turns out, the story he was meant to share was not someone else's, but his own. Now, he leads a life rooted in telling his unique story and creating a space for others to do the same.David Garcia is a student and arising mental health professional completing a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. After grappling with multiple career paths and challenging life decisions, he returned to the place where his journey began: therapy. Once a beneficiary of it, he then understood he could be the person to help others discover the best versions of themselves. That journey involves choices to be uncomfortable, take action, and most importantly, look inward. This conversation delves into the nuances of a non-linear career path, becoming students of ourselves, and the tools to understand the world around us.Now more than ever, we spend our lives rooted in distraction, apathy, and stagnation. We think the biggest journeys are the ones outward. But it takes great courage to tackle the hardest of journeys inward.This is The Time Given Us.