When something comes from our truest self, it feels good, it feels right, it lifts us up.  It gives us a sense of purpose. The flowers are gorgeous. Everyone is wonderful. Life couldn’t be better! We say to ourselves, “I can’t believe I’m this happy, but I am!” Big smile. Huge smile. Oh, I love life!

WHAT OFTEN HAPPENS NEXT IS A MYSTERY

Our minds jump into high gear reminding us of the wicked truth: when things are good beware because it won’t last. And then suddenly as if on cue, something comes up affirming exactly that. A situation perhaps, something someone says bringing us down from the rainbow with a crash landing. And our mind instantly spews out a big fat, “RIGHT. Told you so.” Time for a reality check: Life is hard, relationships are work.

But this is incorrect.

Life is supposed to be good. The question is HOW GOOD CAN YOU STAND IT?

True, relationships often require “work” and big dreams are going to demand the best we’ve got inside of us plus a lot of grit and stamina, but that’s not a bad thing.

Life is an experience, that’s all. It’s meant to be joyful allowing us to evolve in a meaningful way. Even sorrow has its purpose by showing us the contrast, and in that contrast we find the good stuff and it comes full circle.

But if that’s the case you ask, why do so many of us believe that happiness or even the idea of it isn’t sustainable? Why do we squash our dreams, drown ourselves with a lot of self sabotage talk sending feelings of unworthiness and rejection into our blood stream reminding ourselves that having it all is never going to happen – too many obstacles to overcome.

And so we settle because that’s what feels normal and that makes it feel right.

But it’s the opposite.

CONSDIER THIS: is the real challenge keeping your true self (who is chomping at the bit to soar) on a short leash so that you never have to go through the emotional growth of what it takes to be your truest self and realize your biggest dreams? OR is it seeing how far you can go, how many amazing things you can accomplish while continuing to push the envelope forward?

Accepting that it’s all good and living from that point, is often the missed opportunity because it’s not what we’re used to.

I challenge you to try this: begin to say YES more. Really think about what it is you want to accomplish and then take a look at the thoughts you typically think about yourself and your life and adjust what needs adjusting. Practice acting as if you are confident. Practice acting as if things always work out for you. Practice acting as if you are always in the right place at the right time. Then keep doing it. Don’t stop. When things begin to materialize offering you proof that your life is getting good, really good, say YES, I can handle this, YES, this is great, give me more!

You are extraordinary.

You are important.

There is no one else like you in the world.

AND

You deserve to have a life you love!

XO, LINDA

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