Game Changer

Have you ever had a moment in your life that you knew for certain that moment would change your life forever? I had such a moment on April 12, 2010. In that moment I made a decision that would change my life forever.

That decision was a simple but powerful one. I do not understand why I did not make the decision sooner. The simple but transformational decision was this - I decided to be happy. You’ve heard it many times, happiness is a choice. Happiness is a choice but it is a conscious choice that I must choose daily.

The transformation in my life, my relationships, my connections, my work was amazing, not to mention the inner transformation. From anger to peace, from control to allowing, from fear to faith, and from frustration to freedom. What I learned is that I must go through some things, the hardest experiences teach us the most. What comes at me must go through me to be a blessing to others. I had to learn to be the same whether I am under trials or not. I have taught myself to stay happy, to be patient and to keep a mind set that projects victory. I constantly remind myself when going through a trial that it is temporary and even in the midst of a test I still have much to be grateful for.

Furthermore, I practice the art of allowing. Allowing is when I allow people, things or a situation to be as it is ... without judging it, trying to fix it, wanting to change it or controlling the outcome. When I am completely present to what is, I tap into the immense power of allowing. Ironically, and paradoxically when I truly allow things and people to be exactly as they are I open space for real change and transformation occurs. To allow things to happen without manipulation or control is difficult for me; it requires me to practice faith, patience and trust. I must trust that the outcomes that are best for me are on the way!

The ultimate game changer of life is to choose love. Love is a choice, not a feeling! It’s about choosing how I will treat people. I have learned that I can feel many emotions but I do not have to act on them. I do not have to live in anger, or be easily offended or upset when things do not go my way. I choose to walk in love by faith. Do I always get it right? NO! Here’s what I know, at any given moment I can choose differently. If I am rowing up stream, going against the current of life at any moment I can let go of the oars and go with the flow! Being at choice is to empower myself with love and to consciously shift my Energy at any given moment. I am free to love and be loved.

Be a game changer in your own life... make the decision to be happy, practice the art of allowing and choose love. Then on the journey of your life you will become more of who you were meant to be. This is my hope for us all.