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World Traveler || Strategist || Dreamer
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"You only live once, never settle for less than what you can attain"
Romans 8:28

It's hard to explain sometimes how incredibly bles It's hard to explain sometimes how incredibly blessed I feel with my life today. But it definitely helps having been through what I've been through before where I got to experience some very low moments which helped me mature, humbled me, and most importantly, grew my relationship with Jesus to what it is today.

I realize that so many others travel sometimes thousands of miles or take some well-earned time off to come and enjoy these sights or experience this life while I can call this place home and is my "backyard" (since I am 10 Mins from the beach)

I see more clearly how trusting God with my life comes with some incredible perks and a lot more peace. I am grateful for that.

Friends, I invite you to do the same. Trust that everything will be taken care of and that you are well cared for. Things will align themselves in such a way that you'll get to experience your very own version of paradise (whatever that may be for you)

For me?

Enjoying dinner next to the water and watching the sunset to the end of another amazing day.

Take care friends.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #water #naplesfl #each #dinner #today
Memorial Day is a day that is best encapsulated by Memorial Day is a day that is best encapsulated by the words "ALL gave some, some gave ALL".

I've had the opportunity to both travel and live all over the world, and I would without a single doubt in my mind still choose us and and our country every single time.

The USA 🇺🇸 is still the greatest #country to live in despite all of the challenges that we face on a daily basis. Why else would so many #men and #women sacrifice their #life in #service of our country if not to preserve the #freedom that we share. One which was purchased at the highest price possible. The life of another human being.

I am grateful for my background and military service. It was one of the greatest assets to my foundation and still remains so to this day. I am grateful for all of the brothers and sisters in arms that gave their life for love of God and Country.

While you enjoy the sales, barbecues, and "long weekend" please also remember how it came to be and why we take some time this weeked to reflect on how others were willing to sacrifice themselves for our life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

With Much Love,
Drazen
USMC
There are #laws within our #Universe that play an There are #laws within our #Universe that play an important role in #everything we do. The #choices that we make, the way in which we interact with #others, the way in which we #love others and ourselves, and more importantly, the kind of #mindset that we have for what is available to us and for us in our #life.

Do we know that there are #unlimited resources available for us to tap into? Or do we #believe that what we see is all we have?

This applies to every aspect of our life and will be one of the greatest determining factors for the kind of #reality that we get to #live and experience.

Give freely of everything in your life and see how it begins to change and expand beyond your #imagination. When we come from a position of giving, we are also inevitably positioning ourselves into a position of receiving.

Try it out for yourself. It may just be the life-changing move you needed to make #today.

With Much Love,
Drazen
It's wild for me to think that I used to live here It's wild for me to think that I used to live here and walk around the city so often (at least when I first arrived) looking at all of the lights and glamour that Las Vegas wants to portray.

What was once the setup for the greatest stage of #success for my life, became instead the stage of what I had at that time considered, my greatest #failure.

As I walked through the city this time with new #eyes and a new #heart, I realized that so much of what the glamour and lights does, is simply try to divert your attention from the people who are walking around destitute, #lonely and without hope.

Yes, I saw many people laughing and seeming like they were having a great time, but beneath that exterior facade, I could also see the pain in their eyes or the worries in their hearts. Their #pain was visible but being hidden by the likes of alcohol or other substances.

I say all of this because I WILL be back again in July as i set the stage for the largest personal project I've ever worked on in my life. One that will focus on bringing back #hope, #faith and #love into people's lives.

I will be sharing more details on this project with all of you soon!

As I walked through  these buildings a thought came to mind and that made me think of a verse from the Bible that reads. "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm  23:5.

I realize now that my "enemies" don't have to be actual people, but places of hurt, sorrow, shame or failure. My head has been anointed with the oil of wisdom and my cup overflows with more #LOVE than it ever has before for all of the people who are hurting and feel alone or abandoned. My #heart and #mind are #aligned unlike ever before, and I am ready. 

The table is being prepared and with it, comes an understanding that we were never meant to do life #alone but have a richness in relationships. Relationships with each other, yes, but more importantly, to have one with our  #Creator and #Redeemer, #Jesus.

I am so thankful for all the #lessons I've learned in #life. I now get to use them all for everything that's coming next.

Stay tuned my friends. 

With Much Love,
Drazen
What do you do when you have an incredible movie y What do you do when you have an incredible movie you want to share with others?

You rent out an entire movie theater and invite 160 of your friends to come and join you for an amazing night of worship and fellowship. We all had the opportunity to see and experience the amazing story of @rebeccast.james and @forkingandcountry in possibly one of the best movies I've ever seen called. @unsungheromovie (Unsung Hero)

There were many laughs, tears and love that was shared between everyone in attendance and we saw just how their story was God's story leading us to enjoy it and be reminded of His love and grace today.

For anyone who's interested in watching an incredibly moving movie that is also family friendly, please go watch this film. It's life changing seeing God's love and power pouring out through the screen and into your heart. 

Thank you for everyone that attended and for all the love you've showed us who so happily put together this event.

I can't wait to see what else God is going to do in our lives and how he'll continue using us (Pete Pohlmann, my partner through all of this) to bring more light, love and joy into the lives of others.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #unsunghero #movie #regalcinemas #naples #fl
Happy Valentines Day! Today is a celebration of L Happy Valentines Day!

Today is a celebration of LOVE. What better to celebrate Love than by acknowledging the source of it all, our Creator.

I've certainly learned more and more what love really means ans how I show it to everyone I meet. It's been such an amazing gift and journey to see this infinite resource inside of me overflow in my life and be seen and felt by others.

As we all celebrate a holiday designed for expressing and showing the kind of love that our hearts hold within, let's remember that it has the power to be infinitely greater than we can begin to imagine. Let's tap into that power and energy as often as possible throughout the rest of our life and not just today. It is truly LIFE CHANGING. 😊🙏❤️

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #valentines #2024 #valentines2024 #tomorrow #live #God #jesus
Closing a chapter on a part of this book we call l Closing a chapter on a part of this book we call life can be a bittersweet moment. On one hand we know that there are more chapters ahead of us, many of which may be even more enjoyable than the last. On the other hand, one can't help but feel saddened by knowing that this chapter has come to an end and a new one must begin.

I am so grateful for my friend @ash_ahluwalia15 and all of the memories we've gotten to celebrate together at his restaurants, but specifically @brxbistro. Some of most cherished memories were celebrated and happened here

So much love was shared last night for a man who's become a pillar in the community.

The way I was welcomed into his family and treated as one of their own tells everything I need to say about the kind of heart he has and where his roots come from.

I had the opportunity to give my own "mini" speech and share my departing words to a place and to a friend who have meant so much to me.

No words will be able to describe the gratitude and love that I have for everything that was shared between us in over a decade of friendship and attending BRX where he always knew exactly what my favorite foods were and was welcomed with a warm hug. .

Yes, closing a chapter is hard. But I know that there will be many more amazing chapters ahead of us that we have yet to enjoy and to truly live.

Thank you for everything my friend. The next chapters are ahead with a world of opportunity and adventure awaiting you next.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #brxgf #greatfalls #virginia #friends
This is one of the first times (from what I can re This is one of the first times (from what I can remember) that I can absolutely say that I am in love with my LIFE -- thanks to, and because of my creator.

It's been such an incredible and humbling experience getting to this point in my life where I can express this now.

The amount of gratitude that I have on a daily basis is unlike anything before. And that, in turn only keeps adding to the beauty of this tapestry being created right in front of me that I call life.

I've gotten so many reminders and lessons lately on what happens when we really begin to live OUR most authentic life. Whatever that may look like for you, I would ask that you please go and do it, even if it's only to make a little progress this time around like I had so many times before this chapter of my life.

EVERYTHING is an act of FAITH. And because I've also seen the growth that has happened here, my life is getting better at reflecting it.

I have no idea what the future holds or how things will be, but i know WHO holds it and that's all that really matters to me. This TRUST frees both my mind and my heart to be more aligned to my own path and continue onward through my journey meeting people and seeing opportunities crafted for me. 

To all of you reading this, Thank you for being a part of my journey. I can't wait to see what our future holds, and although the future looks bright, it is still not nearly as bright as the life I was given for THIS day to enjoy. 🙏

With Much Love, ❤️
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today#faith #naples #naplesfl #nofear #onlylove #gratitude
There will never be enough words to express the gr There will never be enough words to express the gratitude I feel in my heart for all the people in my life.

To my friends and family, I am grateful for your love, your friendship and continued, kindness, grace and wisdom shared with me.

Every Thanksgiving is an opportunity to be much more intentional to look at the things that remain rather than the things that we lack,  for in that is where we truly see how much we have to be thankful for.

I wish all of you a very happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones and look forward to continue growing and enjoying this amazing life we've been given.... Together.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #thanksgiving #gratitude
"You can't get rid of fear, it's like mother natur "You can't get rid of fear, it's like mother nature, can't beat her or outrun her. But you can get through it... Even find out what YOU are made of."

This right here my friends. Is the secret to all of life.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle#destiny #love #nofear #onlylove #naples #fl
One of the most formative times in my life was spe One of the most formative times in my life was spent serving in the Marines.

This chapter of my life truly solidifiied what it means to serve selflessly and why the words "Service Above Self" still resonate with me to this day in everything I do.

Every person who is currently serving, has served or will serve in the Military understands what it means to believe and love people so much that we signed the dotted line knowing it may very well cost our very lives in the process.

To ensure that the people that live in this beautiful and incredible country can continue to do so without worry of oppression but instead with a feeling of safety (that's often taken for granted for those never having experienced being under siege or danger)

To anyone who's ever asked me about my time in the service, and why I did it... I tell them that we uphold our values and make these sacrifices for the person standing next to us, for the people that we love back at home, and for those who are trying to do their best in life and live the best they can.

Today I say thank you to all of my brothers and sisters who have served and are serving. Continuing a long line of men and women whom have put everything on the line to make sure we live our life the way we get to do today. #Free. 

Thank You!

With Much Love,
Drazen

#veteransday #veteran #usmc #marines #usa #thankyou #live #today
To all of my brothers and sisters in arms. Happy 2 To all of my brothers and sisters in arms. Happy 248th birthday Marines!

#marines #248birthday #usmc #marinecorps #military #devildogs
Life is an intricate journey of constantly letting Life is an intricate journey of constantly letting go, and fully accepting what remains. Letting go of expectations, letting of what "should be" and instead accepting what is and what could be. To let go of thinking small or downsizing our vision but instead to allow ourselves to dream big dreams that involve a massive amount of faith and requiring vision beyond what we can see. 

It is only when we let our hearts flow this freely that we allow the Divine plan that God has for our lives to truly begin to take shape.

May any desires that my heart has or wants that are not aligned with my ultimate purpose in my life be cleansed from my soul to make room for the incredibly amazing life journey that has been set and planned ahead of me. 

I too, wish to see all of you "walk" that path with me my friends, as we continue letting go of what was, accepting what is, and having faith for what will be. ❤️🙏❤️

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #naples #naplesfl #nofear #onlylove #move #motivated #choice #tomorrow #together #accept #flow
What an incredible experience this was. Yes, it wa What an incredible experience this was. Yes, it was a short but meaningful time that I got to spend together with the men from NCS (New Canaan Society)

Being invited to take part of the "Young Guns" committee allowed me to connect, meet and make some amazing men of faith my new friends.

I appreciated all of the wisdom that was shared along with the way in which we were engaged and discussed the future of where this impactful (and much needed) organization is going.

I get to go back home back to Naples now with a heart filled with Hope, Faith and Love, not to mention a belly food of food. 😅

God is doing some amazing things in all of our lives, and it's gatherings like these that serve as a testament of the work going on in all of our lives.

Thank you to the leadership of NCS  and for the opportunity to be a part of this incredible movement.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #raleigh #northcarolina #newcaanansociety #ncs #men #of #faith #faithoverfear
I wanted to share this important message today. L I wanted to share this important message today.

Life is a GIFT.

Enjoy and LIVE every minute of it. It's a short but incredibly exciting ride. ❤️ 

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment
What is the purpose of my life? To express MORE. What is the purpose of my life?

To express MORE.

More What?

More GRATITUDE

More JOY

More PATIENCE

More KINDNESS

And the greatest of all?

More LOVE.

Thank you for this gift I get to call my life. And thank you for all of you who've accompanied me along this journey, for a small or large portion of it.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #naples #naplesfl #nofear #onlylove #move #motivated #choice #tomorrow #together #faithoverfear #joy #live #today
Anytime we go through anything difficult, I'd like Anytime we go through anything difficult, I'd like to be one to remind you that it is actually a blessing in disguise. We may not always know what that is at that exact moment, let alone feel like it is, but a blessing doesn't always show itself at the start, but after everything has already been said and done.

We can see how situations built us and made us stronger, how any pain or hurt made is more compassionate, kind and caring. The choice is always there of course, since the opposite could always be true as well.

Don't let a difficult season make you turn cold, lose hope or become closed off to the miracle that is LIFE. We are here for a reason and a purpose, and if that isn't exactly apparent today, just get through this day because it may be shown to you tomorrow.

Endurance is the key to finishing any race and commitment. The endurance to keep going despite having the overwhelming feeling of giving up. The endurance to keep trying even when it's already the 10th try, the endurance to keep hoping even though there have already been many disappointments.

Let's endure this journey we call life together, side by side you and I. I'd love to see what tomorrow brings us all, as we continue moving forward and experience the many blessings yet to be experienced by you and I.

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #naples #naplesfl #amen #love #nofear #onlylove #blessing #endure #dontgiveup #staystrong
One of my favorite moments that I got to capture w One of my favorite moments that I got to capture while on my Camino was of this couple that passed me by.

It was such a reminder for me for what ultimately matters in life. Just like last year when Tony Robbins said "The quality of your life is based on the quality of your relationships". It reminded of how important it is to have people in your life that will "hold your hand" and won't let go as we go through this journey we call LIFE.

No matter what, that they would be there to lend a helping hand, give an uplifting word, or best of all, go through it with you. The quality of our life is indeed based on the quality of our relationships, and this is something I am working on as I move into the next chapter of my life. To make sure the quality of my life keeps improving. 

The other special moment was from the couple that owned a Kebab restaurant and fed me amazing food. I am glad they allowed me to capture them so I never forget how kind they were to me as they nourished my body and soul. 

An additional thing I did while finally getting around to sharing more of my pictures from my trip, was to put together a website that I wanted to create to have as a sort of repository of this trip and any potential ones in the future. You can find my new site at:

https://drazenalcocer.com/

You will have the opportunity to read my journal entries, from my daily walk, listen to my audio recordings and have a more intimate and better idea of my experience. These are all my personal thoughts, and I am glad that I get to share them with you. My friends. 

I look forward to hearing any feedback or answering any questions any one of you may have. Until then, continue to enjoy this day because we get to be here one more day to celebrate life.

Thank you for all of your support, love and kind words as I continue discovering my own "Camino"

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #naples #naplesfl #spain #nofear #onlylove #caminodesantiago #madrid #Barcelona #today #live #buencamino
"We can have a confident and joyful expectation fo "We can have a confident and joyful expectation for our future with God, and we know we won't be disappointed because He has given us proof by pouring His love into our hearts."

Romans 5:5

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #naples #naplesfl #nofear #onlylove #move #motivated #choice #tomorrow #together #faithoverfear #joy #expect
I used to wonder if I could go through Marine Corp I used to wonder if I could go through Marine Corps boot camp again now that I am not 17 anymore.

The answer as I found out, is a resounding yes. Every challenge is first won in the mind, long after the body doesn't want to go on. However, it definitely costs more and hurts more this time around haha.

I am not quite sure how to "define" this experience that was the Camino for me. I've had the opportunity to experience MANY life changing experiences at my age, and although this too could be classified as one of them, it wouldn't feel quite right to do so.

You see, anytime I've experienced a "life changing" experience, it was sort of a radical new direction because of a new piece of information or experience from my part that I experienced. Becoming a Marine was one such feat.

This? Although it had it's moments, more than anything it felt like a radical realignment instead. What does that mean?

I am now Kinder, MORE loving, understanding, patient and so much more.

Why?

Because I NEEDED to exercise those very same traits on myself every single day of the Camino whenever I wanted to give up. I had to slow down to a level I haven't had to do in ages and remember what it means to make progress even if it's only little by little.

Every step made me remember who I am deep down and what I want to do with my life. To SERVE and to LOVE others. This is what drives me and will drive anything I do moving forward. (more coming soon!) 

I look forward to sharing more as I make my way back home. Nothing makes you appreciate HOME more than being away from it. And I can without a doubt still say that we have the greatest country in the world where dreams can still come true every single day and opportunity flows to those brave enough to go after it. 

Talk again soon my friends. Make today another amazing  day. 

With Much Love,
Drazen

#life #love #liveinthemoment #loveabundantly #miracle #destiny #today #faith #hope #spain #madrid #Barcelona #santiagodecompostela #camino #caminodesantiago #usa #live #today #goforit
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