Living With Conviction: Lessons From Charlie Kirk

Discipline isn’t about restriction, it’s about freedom—freedom to love more, give more, and live more.

Charlie Kirk lived with conviction, and I love that he encouraged people to stop drinking. He didn’t drink himself, and on Friday nights he would put away his phone until Sunday morning so he could focus fully on his family and his life without distraction. That kind of discipline is rare and beautiful—and it set him apart.

He often said that if something provides instant gratification, it probably isn’t good for you—whether it’s pornography, excessive shopping/spending, substances, or junk food—the list goes on. He practiced what he preached. Regardless of anyone’s political views or religion, I believe we could all be better if we lived with the kind of intentionality he modeled.

One of his most powerful reminders was this: “Counting the sins of others doesn’t make you a saint.” That struck me deeply. We, as humans, are complicated individuals who make mistakes, but we also make countless good decisions to be proud of. Yet so often, people judge others harshly, as if someone else’s struggles make them less worthy—forgetting that we all fall short in different ways. What matters most is feeling true remorse, asking for forgiveness, and working each day toward a life filled with goodness and purpose.

Charlie prioritized God, then his wife, his children, and his country—in that order. His deep commitment to both God and this nation is what ultimately led to his tragic death. It’s almost impossible to comprehend that someone would take the life of a man who lived with such faith, purpose, and devotion.

He was a good man, and a great example of what it looks like to live a healthy, wise, and meaningful life.

Choosing Better for Ourselves

Because I choose not to drink, I have seen firsthand the incredible difference it makes. Life becomes more productive, energy more steady, health more vibrant, and your mind clearer when alcohol no longer has a place in it. That part of Charlie’s message resonates with me deeply.

Just as he spoke about finding the love of your life and committing fully to that person, I believe both of these choices—removing alcohol and living faithfully in love—allow us to become better people and live healthier, more grounded lives.

You don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room for the wrong reasons—the drunken fool on a table, the attention-seeker doing handstands, or the one acting out just to be noticed. You can live boldly, take up space, and shine for the right reasons—because of your goodness, your discipline, your joy, and your willingness to love deeply.

Learn More. Give More. Love More.

Charlie’s life was a reminder that meaning comes from prioritizing what matters most: faith, family, discipline, and love. His example leaves us with a challenge too—can we live with the same conviction? Can we learn more, give more, and love more each day?

That is the kind of legacy worth carrying forward.

✨ Honey Note: Sometimes the simplest choices—like putting down the phone, passing on a drink, or choosing love over judgment—are the ones that create the deepest impact in our lives.

You don’t need a drink in your hand to live boldly—you just need conviction in your heart.

With love and light,

Honey 🍯✨

P.S. Learn more. Give more. Love more. Each day is a chance to live with conviction.