Friday, July 15, 2011

To Whom Are You Telling Your Story?

So, since we last met here on blogsot MUCH has transpired and changed. That extra weight I was carrying? GONE! Literally and figuratively.

I've moved to a new house with more space for my son and I to live the life we love, changed my habits, stopped whining, stopped complaining, stopped making excuses, stopped procrastinating, stopped expecting sheer perfection from myself (though my standards of performance remain incredibly high).

And?

Voila!

Just as though a magic wand was waved over my life: RESULTS!

Best of all, I haven't been in a bad mood in weeks. And, believe me, there were lots of opportunities. Nothing has changed with respect to life carrying on, doing what it does, presenting challenges and frustrations on a daily basis.

But, I have changed.

And my changing changed everything else.

Shortly after my last post, I began my process of doing what needed to be done. I had KNOWN for months, years even. I just hadn't "gotten around to it" Not long after that, I committed to a six-week training call with eight other peers in my Isagenix business led by my friend and mentor Susan Sly. Within that commitment, I dedicated myself to zero complaining, zero excuses, 100% accountability.

Guess what?

When you cannot complain, when you cannot make excuses (why or why not), when you cannot reason, explain, justify, nullify, villify.. your way out of a situation you have a WHOLE lot more energy for just getting on with it.

Guess what else?

It's IMPOSSIBLE to be in a bad mood!

With nobody and nothing to blame or shame for how things are or are not turning out, this amazing acceptance materializes along with an ability to see the situation for what it is, assume that everything happens for a reason and that there is a logical explanation for it all and course-correct toward a solution. I am filled to overflowing with gratitude. Every. Single. Moment. Every. Single. Day.

Magic? Something like that. It's a decision. Period.

Within this time I've taken particlar note of the stories I've been hearing from others. I have always noticed them on one level or another as I am infinitely fascinated by my fellow humans and their biographies. Lately though, I've been paying particular attention to the "why I can't be happy" stories, which include any number of reasons (ahem: EXCUSES) as to why life should stay stuck and stagnant and unsatisfying for just a little bit longer.. until there's more money, until there's more time, until some ex-spouse finally steps up to his responsibility (though he hasn't done so in twenty years, he's about to any day now), until the Moon and Jupiter and Venus and Mars line up at a precise astrological angle..

If you have a story like that I have a news flash for you. It AIN'T gonna happen! Or it might, but by then you'll have waited too long, made too many excuses and lost too much precious time.

There is only now.

Now.

That is all you get.

Right. Now.

I live my life as it is: one, extended, ongoing excellent adventure. 

My story?

I'm happy. Blissfully, it-outta-be-illegal-it-feels-so-good happy. I'm fulfilled. I'm grateful. I'm loved and full of love to give. Every moment is a delightful surprise. I notice the small things and celebrate them. I tell the people that I love that I love them. Every chance I get. And I don't make excuses for why things aren't working. I figure out why not and make them work.

My story?

I'm living the life of my dreams one day at a time and opportunities present themselves each and every one of those days that continue to make it possible for those dreams to come true.

My story?

I'm the author. And believe me when I tell you, the coming chapters are set to be even better than the last.

Will you tell me your story?

In health and beauty and all things magic-filled..
AvoG
xo.