Words of Wisdom
What Happens When Life Gets in the Way
March 2009
So many times we try to make positive changes in our lives and with so many good intentions we stroll along looking for the answers outside of ourselves. Then all of a sudden LIFE gets in the way.
Two days ago my computer crashed and I lost 4 years of work. I was devastated! I could not believe this was happening to me and I must admit I felt overwhelmed by the work I saw ahead of me. I know, I know, I should have backed up everything, however the fact is I didn't and here I sit at a foreign machine that my step daughter loned me just to get this newletter out to you. Thanks Ja.
With all that is going on in my life to date, this could have literally kept me down for days and for some of you something like this may have. I would like to share with you that when life gets in the way of our happiness, it is only an illusion of the ego. I gave myself barely a few hours to gurmble and complain and feel badly that this happened, however the world did not end, did it?
I would like to share with you a few steps on how I have overcome this frustrating time.
1. I never allowed myself to react to the possibility of losing 4 years of work. I was sad yes, overwhelmed yes, however, I did not react. I allowed these feelings. I felt them, gave them attention, spoke about them and then simply gave them away to the universe to be recycled.
2. I stuck to the facts. The facts were, my computer crashed, I lost my work, my contacts, my suppliers, my client info (so now you know why I haven't emailed some of you back) and my passwords and website info. I never allowed my ego to play a story in my head about how I screwed up or how this is happenig TO me or make me feel bad that I did something wrong.
3. The lesson. Well, bet you can all guess what that is :) Back Up!! However, even though this happened on the outside of my life, I took a good look at inside myself. What was going on in me that this needed to happen outside of me so I could be aware. The lesson was not only to back up my computer files, but to take care of myself. I had not been doing this for some time. I was so busy looking after my store, coaching, teaching yoga, teaching meditation and setting up a Mind Body & Spirit Expo, I forgot about me. Perfect, now I know, now I can get back on track, get a new computer and start fresh. How fun is that??
If you find you have lost yourself somewhere along life's path, maybe you lost yourself to marriage, your family, motherhood or your career. When we lose the power to believe in ourselves then we lose focus, desire, passion, love, friendship and the drive to live a fulfilling life - the desire to live to your fullest potential. We have programs that can help you Find a Way to Believe in You!
Santi (peace),
Katherine
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