Embrace The Journey

Life is made up of all these challenges, right? No matter what we do, we are going to encounter them. I know, I know…it’s another one of those clichés…

Enjoy the journey. Well you know what I like to say about clichés. They exist because so many people say them, due to them being mostly true. If a saying wasn’t true, people wouldn’t keep repeating it. They would just dismiss it and move along in life. But they don’t…so most of them have some sort of truth to them…I think.

Anywho…I’ve had quite an interesting journey over the past few months. I’ve had an evil coworker and roommate who tried to get me evicted, and possibly fired from my job because she wanted her way. I’ve had a cross country move to do a temporary assignment, back home in California. LA, if ya nasty 😉. I’ve bonded greatly with my mother, and have come to understand my father in a whole new light. I’ve devoted 12 hours a day plus, and 7 days a week toward my budding business in my calling as a transformation coach and have seen that light up my life! I’ve gone on some dates. I’ve gone back and forth with my ex about if we can make a relationship work. I’ve started a new temporary job, and bonded with an autistic kid in a way that I’ve never thought possible. I’ve allowed God to provide for me financially during this whole crazy thing, and it’s been amazing!

Although it’s been quite a bit of adjustment, sharing my space with others again, and overcoming the evil demons who possessed my old roommates body…it was a grave learning experience. While I’ve been going through this, I challenged myself to practice gratitude in a public way, for 30 days. This helped me through the first 30 days, as I was homesick for my lovely new permanent home in Georgia. I used it to focus on, while I encountered nasty LA traffic again, and as I witnessed the numerous homeless fellas on the street, that could easily be me. My, am I grateful it hasn’t been.

Some people may say I’m spoiled. Jumping from assignment to job, to entrepreneur duties, but I like to think I’m just favored. We all are, when we chose to look to God for support, and that I have done. I have trusted him to provide and guide me. Although I haven’t always listened, and have reaped the consequences of doing so, he has still managed to constantly pull me back on my feet. Just being thankful for the little things every day, like good weather, gas in my car, and a lesson learned, worked wonders in my attitude.

This change, even though it was temporary, was difficult for me. I dearly miss my friends and loved ones back in Georgia, and my beautiful Georgia nature. This time has taught me to appreciate where I am more, so that I can enjoy life to its fullest. Waiting for the next thing to happen (like my business stabilizing, or my internship to fall through) used to frustrate me so much. I used to have to tame my anger and my depression because I still haven’t reached the place I want to be in life.

BUT my change in attitude has completely changed the way I live. Although it still might be a while before I get to where I want to, I am sure going to enjoy the ride a lot more. I have learned to lighten up on myself. I have learned that I’m made up of much more than I thought. I’ve discovered just how beautiful my insides really are, which has always been important to me. I’ve always wanted to be sure my insides weren’t ugly, and it has made me even more confident in myself as I’ve gone through this short journey toward my destination.

So for those of you who aren’t yet where you want to be... Don’t spend every day bitter about it. Don’t stop yourself from enjoying things in everyday life because you are waiting for something. Waiting for a husband, or a better paying job, or for your baby to be born…those things are lovely to have when you get them. However, the journey on the way can be just as lovely, if you let them be!

My challenge to you, is to pay attention to what you can do today, tomorrow, and the

next day that will bring you joy. It could be something as simple as a bubble bath, a nice break from the sunlight, or a good morning run with your dog. Whatever it is that brings you joy, appreciate it! Don’t over do it, though 😉. Just enjoy the everyday things, so that as you push toward your final destination, you can say you lived an enjoyable life, ON THE WAY!

With gumption today,

Chan at the [BOG].

Transformation Coach

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