The Secret (OK, MY Secret)
I turned to Luke last week and exclaimed:
“Can you believe I’m pulling this off?!”
I made more money last month than I did at my corporate job (not to brag or anything, but for serious – this was a big frakkin’ deal). I can’t start with any new clients for about 2 months. And, well, it was working.
Luke smiled and responded: “Yes. Yes I can.”
I smiled smally (yes, smally), secretively, warmly, quietly and said: “Me too.”
I wish I’ve been told The Secret earlier, although I don’t think I would have accepted it, believed in it, wouldn’t have rolled my eyes at it if I didn’t experience it firsthand for myself.
The Secret:
Be You. (unapologetically, authentically, quirkily, sweetly, vulnerably)
Feathered Warriors – TRUST by Her Painted Word
Trust Your Compass. (your gut, your heart, your quiet voice, your “yes”, your uh-oh feelings)
Embrace the Optimist. (the other shoe won’t drop. it all happens for a reason. expect the best)
Love Cloud by Claudia Pearson and found on kind over matter
Surround Yourself with Love. (people, things, places)
joy by whimsy studios and found on kind over matter
Know What You Need and Get It. (even if it takes time, even if it’s “stupid” or scary or “impossible”)
Enjoy Where You Are. (there’s time to go further. your life is now. the present is your present)
There they are. My Secrets, which make up The Secret – not only to my current success, but to, well, My Life. My life to the fullest. My lovely, sweet, kissy, warm, amazeballs life.
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Tags: Meaningful Mindsets, Michelle's Memoirs, Potent Positivity
September 10th, 2010 at 1:49 am
You got it.
Thanks for sharing.
September 10th, 2010 at 2:19 am
That is wonderful Michelle. I am so happy for you. Go girl!
September 10th, 2010 at 3:29 am
Thanks for sharing… and Congratulations!
September 10th, 2010 at 4:35 am
Last night I had the privilege of attending an event where Kevin Carroll ( http://kevincarrollkatalyst.com/ ) spoke. It was awesome. I've been finding inspiration in the most random of places lately. Thanks Michelle!
September 10th, 2010 at 5:23 am
I'm so proud of you!!! And yes, I think that an almost crazy amount of self-confidence is necessary for success in this world! You are owning it girl, and you are DOING it! xox
September 10th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Love this post, Michelle! Congrats to you!!
September 10th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
LOVE this!! Big Congrats and much continued success!
September 10th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
So true! I can identify with the importance of each of these – am still claiming them in my own life.
Beautifully crafted post. You rock!
September 10th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Thank you for this awesome message and congratulations to you! I feel so upbeat right now. Thank you for that. I really needed a little uplifting after this hard day. You rock
September 10th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Very nice and inspiring! Congratulations to you!
September 11th, 2010 at 3:53 am
Yay! Congratulations! It's all so fantastic! Keep being you, Michelle, we wouldn't have it any other way
September 12th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Such an inspiring story! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
September 12th, 2010 at 11:20 am
Wow, guys, I just can't express how much all your comments, encouragement & sweetness mean to me! This was a real scary post for me (it came straight from my journal, which I honestly haven't written in in about 4 years!), and I was on the fence about putting it up. But, once again, putting myself out there/making myself vulnerable was the right move for me, and I'm so glad that it resonated/helped/inspired so many of you. Smiles & happiness!
September 17th, 2010 at 4:09 am
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September 17th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Ammmmaaaaazing
So happy for you!!!
September 21st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
That was a really wonderful post, with a very colorful visual
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:42 am
Wow everyone – thanks so very much! I know I'm late to the party but I just have to say how much everyone's comments meant to me. I promise to keep sharing my a-ha moments/journal entries with all y'all!
October 9th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
This is the realization of a huge dream and you, YOU, made it happen. That is so exciting. I am so happy for you. The passing up of the "former corporate income" is the dream of every person who dares to leap into the unknown and hope to be all they can be. There are so many people out there who are just too completely afraid to do this, but not you.
October 11th, 2010 at 5:39 am
@Kalanicut – Amen & hallelujah!
Although I have to say that I wasn't not afraid – I absolutely was! But instead of making me hide under the covers, it enabled me to figure out what I'd need to have to be less afraid (because, let's face it, I'd never be NOT afraid). My day job absolutely served it's purpose by giving me that safety net while I got certified and built up my business/nest egg until I felt more comfortable leaving. Let fear show you your future roadblocks/concerns & work on circumnavigating them instead of avoiding/ignoring them altogether!