Gifts From God

I know some of the reasons why I go to church. I go for spiritual support. I go to make amends with God through taking the Sacrament. I go to feel connected with Christ. I go to feel connected with people of my faith. I go to teach my children the principles of faith and love. I go to serve others. I go to show my children how to serve others. I go to strengthen our family.

The people in my faith have similar habits. We have our own lingo and we have our clicks. This can be good in supporting each other but it can also create our own little personal bubble. A comfort zone that is impenetrable by the outside world. I remember how weird this new world was when I was first baptized at 22. It seemed like I was an outsider looking in. So many things to learn, so many people to meet. I have to say the transition was easier because I was welcomed with loving arms.

I am blessed to be baptized into this religion later on in life where I can see what new converts are going through. I can sympathize with how "alien" this new world can feel. I can relate to those that have not found Christ and those that have. I can remember what it was like for me before I found my true spiritual side.

What I find truly interesting with all of this is how my life coaching as a career fits into all of this. The group of ladies that I are apart of our coaching are all different religions and in different places spiritually. Yet, I find myself growing in my own faith and religion by associating with them and by learning this skill of life coaching. I really feel that this is such an incredible blessing. I know that I am in the right place and doing the right thing when at the end of the day I feel closer to God and to my true self. Meeting these women, finding my calling, and being able to grow is truly a gift from my Heavenly Father.

I know that being a life coach is my calling in life. I know that I have a special kinship and sensitivity with people from all walks of life. I know that if life and Jesus have taught me anything it is to love all, forgive all and serve all.

All in Due Time

I am reminded today how important it is to be patient and relax. Some days I get so caught up in rushing that I am just forcing myself from one activity into another. I get into such a frenzy about the future that I am force feeding myself to do things that are supposed to be good for me. I have to pray, I have to meditate, I have to get the boys breakfast and so on until I am having to go to bed. This mentality is a prescription for miserable mentality. I am just moving on to the next thing without appreciating my life.

So I am giving myself permission to enjoy the moment. Live in the now. Not "I want it right now" but "I love what I have right now". I am giving myself permission to enjoy things I don't normally enjoy. I am going to feel priviledged to make my bed, I am going to embrace doing the dishes, I am going savor folding the laundry. I am going to appreciate making meals for my sweet family. I am going to enjoy the now without rushing into the future. I am going to love what I have instead of waiting for that special something that will make me happy. I choose to be happy now!

A Friend In Deed!

I must write about someone who lifted me up. I have to admit my life has been turned upside down. I have allowed myself to get the best of myself. With so many things going on in my life I had lost confidence in myself and in my coaching and was questioning what to do next.

My soul sister, Crystal, called me and gave me a little leg up. She directed me in exactly what my step needs to be. She helped me with my outline and my mind map. It was wonderful and I got off the phone feeling a quiet excitement about the future.
When I get overwhelmed and allow my confidence to be lost, my mind gets foggy. I have a hard time remembering things and find it is hard to think clearly. Crystal really helped lift my fog.
She is working so hard in this business. She is definitely the cheerleader of our group.

Without our group of supportive ladies our business would have failed before it even began. Our Fairy God Mother, Maia, is so supportive and inspirational. This group of wise ladies that I am apart of allow me to be me and help me become more.This whole week is testifying of Secret #2 "A friend in deed" (From Maia's Once Upon a Time There Was You: Three Magic Secrets to Finding Your Real Self). We all need support of some kind to build success and find ourselves.
Thank you my ladies for all of your support.