So, here I am, almost 35 years into my time on this beautiful planet, and I've "survived" teenage pregnancy, single motherhood, relying on social safety nets, losing loved ones to addictions, being the parent of a teen (almost 18 now) and 9 year old, and combining my life with the man I love and his beautiful 4 year old son.
You'll notice I put SURVIVED in "quotes" above... as it's how I USED to view my life. Thoughts like "Well, I made it past THAT one" to any situation in my life! I continued to believe also that I was truly the luckiest person on the planet, as I was consistently able to "happen" upon what and whom I needed, when I needed it! Mentors, money, jobs, friends, energy, drive, motivation... I never ceased to surprise my family with the ways I was always able to get things done!
The funny thing is, I've also lived my entire life stating my motto of: "EVERYTHING happens for a reason!". For those around me that cared to hear more (since I LOVE to talk), I'd go on to explain that I believed that although sometimes, it may not be clear to us at that moment WHAT the reason is, that if we keep our mind and heart open to accepting the lesson at hand, we can grow from anything that happens to us, around us or IN us! Some of these people brushed it off as "hokey" or "fluff" (some told me straight out that they thought I had lost my mind), others nodded with silent contemplation, and yet others gave me their full attention with honest interest in how a concept like this could be believed and lived!
I have found that believing this simple concept can change a person - it can take a person from feeling as if the world is against them (aka "victim mode") to heights they never dreamed they could reach (aka "master mode")!!
I have recently (over the last year or so) been very actively studying various types of coaching and building my work life around my passion! I LOVE to help people succeed in ANYTHING they can dream of! This is simply because of what I have personally accomplished in my life, the "barriers" that I have overcome and the successes I've been blessed to share with those around me!
While studying coaching, one of the modules I came across took me deeper into the study of the "Laws of the Universe"... ie - the Law of Attraction so often spoken of since the release of "The Secret".
These laws can catch even the most open minded of us completely off guard! They can appear dreamlike, or fantasy based... but - I have come to see, and PROVEN in my own life that it's all real! I have learned to master & refine the ability I've always had within me to direct the energy in my life to create the reality I envision having! All of those times when I "lucked" upon the right job, or the opporutunity I needed... I realize now that it's because I was taught by my mom to live with intention, to live as a good person, and accept only the best from yourself! Taking this and combining it with a bit of a stubborn mind (yes, I'm a Leo) - I was always in the right place, at the right time, meeting the right person and doing the right things!
Now seriously - I'm not a millionaire or anything like that (yet) as I've not yet envisioned myself there, so maybe that's what I have to do next - or at least sometime in the future! But, in the mean time, what I AM is happy, excited, motivated, driven... I was shown this clearly today when I realized that the "quality of life" type assessments I randomly complete consistently had a statement that I was typically not able to agree with... "I am excited and energized to get out of bed every morning". Each time that statement comes up now... I can HONESTLY answer YES - COMPLETELY!
I guess what I'm trying to say, possibly in too many words is, "Attraction works! Attract YOUR LIFE! After all, it's yours and yours alone to live! Don't waste it!"
So... this was the first of my blogs as I'm just getting to know more people and groups in this community. I hope this inspired you a little bit, and am looking forward to gaining and giving inspiration in the future!
Thanks to ALL!!
Sincerely,
-Tanya
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