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August 27, 2009
When I arrived at the office this morning, I had an experience of what a helpful service our Overcomer’s Inc. team is providing by sharing our experiences of overcoming adversity, not just in our free ebook or in the upcoming book itself, but by the articles and blog posts that are freely available to all right now.
When I arrived at work today my assistant was eager to share with me an experience of synchronicity related to the book. Earlier this morning he had had something happen that was upsetting to him. On the way to work he was struggling with it in his mind, wanting very much to release it so it would not be an obstacle in performing his duties today.
Soon after he got in, he turned on the computer and it went to the Overcomer’s website, where he saw a freshly posted article on exactly what he was struggling with. He said having it come so serendipitously filled him with recognition and gratitude for that helpful force that surrounds us all the time, showing itself whenever we give it the slightest opening. What’s more, the problem he had been struggling with had evaporated by the time he reached the end of the article!
Seeing his response to what he read was a humbling reminder to me that we never know whose life we have an opportunity to touch and uplift, just be sharing our experiences. The writer has no idea of the impact the article had on my assistant, nor on countless other’s out there who read it.
And so it is, not only for those of us who are contributing to the Overcomer’s Inc. book, but all of us in whatever we do in our daily lives when we share ourselves freely and from the heart. We just never know whose life we have touched and made better just by being who we are.
So as you go about your day, I hope you will remember my assistant and how his day, and by extension my day, and by extension again those who come in contact with me, will be touched by this one small article. And on through you, as you become aware of how important you are in this great chain of being.
Barbara McCollough is a contributing author of the soon-to-be-released book, Overcomer’s, Inc., Inspiring Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration. Access the FREE ebook, Overcoming Adversity with Grace; Secrets to Rise Above Virtually Any Obstacle Life Puts in Front of You with insights from over 30 visionary experts at http://overcomersinc.com/grace
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August 21, 2009
The other morning when I let my Portuguese Water Dog Emma out for her morning duties, I noticed a fledgling Robin in our back yard. This little guy hadn’t mastered flight yet, as a matter of fact, it was probably its first moment out of the nest.
I watched him all day trying to fly – all on his own. I thought he had been abandoned by his parents and being the “savior of all things furry, feathery and small” I was ready to make a little nest for him as per the instructions I looked up on the internet. I researched what to feed him, how to feed him and how to care for the little guy until…I don’t know when. I told my husband Dave about him and he kept telling me to leave him alone that he needed to learn on his own. I became obsessed with watching his failed attempts and then periods of rest. To allow him space without fear or interruption, I kept Emma out of the yard and took her for a long walk to give “Peep” – yes, of course I named him (or her) – the space to keep practicing.
A few hours later I saw his mom arrive to feed him while he was on the ground, I then knew for sure it was all part of flight training. Later in the afternoon, Peep was still in our yard, on the low rung of our garden fence and since he didn’t seem wary of humans yet, I approached him. I took oh, about 100 pictures of him and as I crept closer and closer until I realized that he didn’t mind me being there. I got right up to him and he let me rub his little spotted belly. That was so great! After sharing this amazing news with Dave, he promptly told me that now I will have to look after him since his parents won’t take him back now that he’s been touched by a human. Back to the internet to verify this fact as the guilt washed over me. Nope, it’s a myth. Peep will not be shunned by his family. Phew.
Around dinner time Peep’s mom and dad came back, fed him some more and then more flight training. By nightfall he had made it into the tree in our yard and I’m guessing, into his nest to sleep. The whole day of watching this guy struggle, then succeed made me think how many times in my desire to “help” those I perceive as suffering in some way, that I my interventions could actually be hindering them. Gulp.
At the same time that Peep was in our yard, I was struggling with a family situation that was pushing all my “savior” buttons and I was contemplating intervening to “help” those involved. That day with Peep taught me how we can inadvertently cripple those we’re trying to assist simply by our beliefs about what they are capable of. Peep reminded me of the brilliance within each and every one of us!
Kimberly Martin is a Certified Executive Coach and Principal of Martin Business Leadership, which creates custom business relationship strategies for health and wellness providers. They’ll help you grow your business, bring in new clients, solidify existing relationships and have enjoyable, authentic, effortless selling interactions! Visit www.MartinBusinessLeadership.com
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August 18, 2009
One of the reasons that we may not be overcoming our adversities is because we have got comfortable with our problems. Is that really possible? Absolutely! I remember my mom refusing to take a natural supplement that truly made her feel better, because she said, “then nobody would know that I was sick”. That can sound almost too ridiculous to believe, but I know that at some of my deepest and darkest moments, I used all sorts of excuses to get out of moving ahead.
Now you may not be that extreme but are you comfortable with the idea of “life after a resolution”? Are you ready for “life that now moves ahead” instead of being stuck? Those can be uncomfortable questions but they´re good ones.
For example, you may have an adversity of a difficult relationship. So you complain to your friends about your challenging partner or marriage mate. You think about life without the negativity this person brings into your life. And there it stops.
I remember saying to one of my clients once, “what would your life look like if you stopped complaining?” After her gasp of astonishment, she said almost sheepishly, “it would look quite different”.
I highly recommend that you look at your list of things you feel you need to overcome, aren´t perfect in your life or you would like to change. Then honestly, and that is the key word here, honestly look at how willing you are to give up the story, the drama, and the victimhood around that issue.
If you say good-bye to the unhappy relationship, would it become apparent that you were part of the problem? If you quit the job you hate, would it be obvious that you really need to brush up on your job skills? If you fired the clients you complain about, would you attract better ones?
Overcoming adversities in life is a choice. It is a choice we all make every single day. Remember…every adversity can be overcome. We simply need to choose to do so.
Jan Janzen is a non-denominational minister, healer and business coach. She is the author of two books and 8 CDs for the spiritual entrepreneur. To receive Jan´s complimentary ebook: 10 Secrets to Living the Life of Your Dreams, www.janjanzendaily.com
Enjoy more writings from Jan in the Overcoming Adversity with Grace FREE eBook.
http://overcomersinc.com/grace
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July 23, 2009
One of the easiest ways to deal with challenges is to change your perception of the situation. That may seem like the hardest thing to do, especially if you´ve been hit with a difficult challenge or obstacle. Yet, in reality, changing ourselves is much, much easier than trying to change anyone else. Anyone with a life partner or children will attest to that fact!
For example, if someone drove by you as you were walking down the road and threw a bucket of cold water on you, what would you do?
1. Be angry for days, weeks, months, years and tell the “horrible” story of how you were attacked.
2. Think how silly the custom to throw water on people to celebrate a religious holiday.
3. Get into the spirit and throw a bucket of water back.
When I lived in Ecuador, this practice lasted for several weeks before Ash Wednesday. I got soaked once or twice and saw old people, mothers with babies and young children, people in nice suits get hit by flying water. At times it was downright dangerous, usually inconvenient and almost always annoying. However, was I going to change the tradition in the country I was a guest in? Hardly!
So the only thing I could do was change my perception of the custom. It was by far the easiest and simplest thing to do.
The next time you have a challenge or obstacle to overcome, stop and decide what perception you are going to choose in this situation. It can feel incredibly empowering to know that you have made the choice to face something or someone difficult with grace, calmness, humor or love rather than victimhood, anger, fear or worry.
Jan Janzen is a contributing author in the soon-to-be-released book, Overcomers, Inc. To read more of Jan’s writings access the FREE eBook, Overcoming Adversity with Grace at http://www.overcomersbook.com/grace
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July 16, 2009
Life challenges usually arrive when we least expect them. Becoming engulfed in the details of your challenge often happens in the blink of an eye.
Checking Out Your Challenge:
Asking the following questions is an excellent beginning to solving your dilemma:
- Has this happened before? What insight does a repeat of this challenge provide?
- Ask your subconscious mind to help you discover other choices that you haven’t yet considered.
- Have you brainstormed ideas? Chance suggestions sometimes provide easier solutions.
- What solutions tried by people who faced something similar could you use?
Virginia Fischer, Lifestyle and Spiritual Life Coach, derives great satisfaction from inspiring others to create the lifestyle of their dreams. All choices impact one’s ability to live a healthy and happy lifestyle. Virginia’s articles can be found at online article sites. To receive a free article on 8 Essential Lifestyle Choices, visit www.LivingWellLifestyleLLC.com.
To enjoy more tips on Overcoming Adversity with Grace go to http://www.overcomersbook.com/grace
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