My Heart Said YES!

I have a new venture that lies ahead beginning July 27th, funny how the universe works and I feel that this was meant to be. I ran across a woman by the name of Michelle Phillips on face book. Michelle is a celebrity artist and life coach. She also has a book that is coming out in the Fall called, The Beauty Blueprint.  I started to respond to some of her face book posts and to my amazement she actually took the time to respond to me. Not just a yes, no or thank you, but really took the time to respond. I was amazed, but also felt a connection to someone that I hardly even know. 

I responded to one of her face book posts on affirmations, I sent her my story through e mail, and Michelle responded again with a sincere message and asked me if I would like to join her with a small group of women in her summer coaching series.  She was even willing to help and work with me individually since I was going to miss two classes on vacation.  A woman of her stature I am sure has better things to do.

This was the first time in a long time, that my heart knew what to do. My heart screamed to go for it and that is just what I did.  I have never been so clear on something for quite some time. I feel like this is a new opportunity that will be filled with accomplishments, challenges, and I am going to be confronting things about myself and in my life that I have a hard time facing at times.  Nervous and excited.  

And so this new journey begins on July 27th, and I am looking forward to it...to be continued. 

Surround Yourself With Those That Love You..................

Yesterday seemed like a long day, not in a bad way, just a lot was going on at work.  I can not complain because I love where I am professionally and work almost feels like a second home to me. A second home because if you think about it, that is where I spend the majority of my time on weekdays pretty much 8 hours a day.

We had a retirement luncheon for a gentlemen that has worked for our program for over 9-10 years.  I also supervised him for a few of those years.  There came a time where we all had an opportunity to say a tribute to him, including myself.  There was lots of tears, joy, laughter and memories shared.....it triggered me to begin thinking that each and everyone of us touches lives in our own unique way.  We all have love and support around us, and are probably affecting more lives than we think.  I have this motto and that is to surround yourself with those that love you, and who are only going to lift you higher. I was just telling someone the other day that I have surrounded myself with amazing individuals in my life.

It also got me to thinking that nothing ever stays the same, change is constant.  Change at times for me is not comfortable for a short period of time, but yesterday helped me to see that when things change in our lives or we are going through hardships, new opportunities open up for us and it is during the hard times where lessons are learned to only make you stronger.  I have a friend that gave me a little plaque.  I have it in my bathroom, and look at it each and everyday as I am getting ready in the morning or going to bed as a reminder to: Believe, to believe that all things happen for a reason.

As I look back on what has transpired in my life so far, I can not complain. So grateful for what life has provided to me, and comforted in knowing that when things get tough....I am surrounded with love and support....all I need to do is reach out....my friends and family will always be there for me.