What do I GET to do today? Isn’t that a much more positive way to approach the myriad of tasks and projects we have waiting for us? It’s not just the positivity behind the question that I like; it’s the knowing I “GET to” vs. never having the opportunity. It’s the energy behind the words that fuels my desire to create, develop and achieve, as well as the momentum to perform what I could easily see as menial or frustrating items on a never ending to do list. The very thoughts in mind of my not having enough time to work on a project and event, or resentment over chores that need to be completed, only serves to block my mind and spirit. Within seconds I am focused on the clock and why, when on any other day it moves slow, time has decided to triple its speed. The ideas we hold onto are powerful, and I prefer to shift my consciousness toward Go, Do and Be.
It’s effortless to do what I do as a business and creative strategist because I’m blessed with courageous and inspirational clients and a support system of loved ones. This week I had the privilege to work with someone who is not just a breast cancer survivor, but in the midst of healing physically, emotionally, as well as being in the middle of a bitter divorce. This young woman could be sitting in sadness, anger and hostility, but instead she wants to figure out what she can do to give back. Michele, I survived for a reason. Clearly there is more for me to do. She is ready to GO for it, DO what she can to help other breast cancer survivors and their families and BE a resource and advocate. The challenge we are facing, as we heart storm and strategize her goals and ideas, revolves around her the divorce. She’s been advised by her lawyer not to move forward in certain areas until there’s been a divorce settlement, which is why I’m not shouting her name from the rooftops nor writing it here. And her beautiful spirit is not phased by what others are telling her she can’t do. Michele, we’ll figure out away around it. I want and deserve to contribute. Help me find ways to volunteer. With all that this young woman has gone through in the last year, she refuses to play victim to her current circumstances. Whenever our weekly meeting is over, I feel like I could move mountains.
We can’t control every situation in our lives, but we do have the power to choose how we perceive and respond to it. Do we sit in fear with thoughts of lack and limitation or do we consciously decide to look at things from a different perspective? We can live in the knowing that all we need to overcome any seeming challenge or difficulty we already have. GO and choose to show up, DO take charge of your thoughts and life, and BE the very gifts you already are.
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