Make It Happen

I’m sure most can agree that the last 3 years have been more than strange. When COVID came on the scene, it changed almost every aspect of life.  For the most part people have learned to live in this post COVID world but from my standpoint of working with my clients, I have discovered a general feeling among any people. I have actually noticed the same thing in my life. It seems like things which were once common place and standard are difficult now. Like hiring a profession to complete some work in a timely manner, is now unheard of. Things that were once expected, like good customer service, is now a thing of the past. Things that were once commonplace, like easily finding what you want at the store, is more like nothing is available. I have heard people say they are frustrated more than ever. I see people on the verge of throwing up their hands and saying the heck with it. It has made people decide to just settle for what they get and stop seeking what is wanted. Along those same lines, I have seen the last 3 years has made many people lose a desire to improve their way of life or try to achieve new goals. It’s like people have started to lose heart. I understand how frustrating things can be these days.  I experience frustrations almost daily. Many things do seem like a challenge, however, as a life coach, it is my job to ignite inspiration and give encouragement, so here we go!  If there is something you are wanting for yourself or your family in 2023, make it happen! Since the beginning of ages, in order to accomplish anything, it took trial and error, patience, resilience and an undying desire to achieve what is being sought after. Consider Thomas Edison and the invention of the light bulb in 1880. Was it easier in 1880 than it is now? They literally did not have indoor plumbing or electricity. If you ask me, that would create some real challenges. In my opinion, it is not a matter of a post COVID world that has changed things. It is a desire for immediate gratification that is overriding passion. Post COVID world is being used as a good excuse. It has been forgotten that everything that is worth doing comes with difficulties and obstacles. That has never and will never change. Don’t let “post COVID” world stop you from what you want. Don’t let it be your way out and say, it’s not worth it. You must remember, if you have a desire of your heart, it is there for a reason. It is God given. God does not give us a desire to achieve something to just say, “Well, you really can’t have that, sorry.” If you do your part and try and then try again, God will come through on ALL His promises. Stop thinking you can’t do or have something for whatever reason and start believing, not only, that you can do or have it but that you will. You can either decide to not try, squander your gifts and talents, and feel sorry for yourself or you can decide to make it happen. You can decide to wake up each and every day in excitement that you are one day, one step closer to your heart’s desires. We have all suffered a lot of loss the last 3 years and I personally decided I wouldn’t lose anything else. It’s for that reason, I wake up each day and keep working at this business I started on my own, in the midst of COVID in 2020. It has not been easy, but God has carried me through it. He has made a way when I didn’t see a way. He has opened doors when all I saw were doors closing. There are a lot of obstacles and unknowns but I’m okay with that. I’m okay with that because I am confident that God does know and He for me, not against me. “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us.” Romans 8:31