Work, Life Lessons, Integrity & Gratitude

The past 60 hrs have been more tumultuous than a fight day and I’ve learn some important life lessons in the process. I talk to many of my clients about stress management, prioritizing, goal setting and general life coaching stuff but this week I found myself in the role of client, with life (and some loved ones) as my instructors.

I don’t want to bore you with details, but let’s just say ever so eloquently, “stuff got messy” and major things planned did not go as planned… But I stood up myself, pulled through and landed back on my feet where I started. I’m pretty good at adapting to changes. As a daughter of a single mom who moved more times than I can count, I’m a survivor.

As always drastic events in life teach us lessons and this week was no exception; I’ve learned a lot. I found these quotes that sum up some of my thoughts/feelings and I want to share them with you in hopes that you too can learn from, or at least relate to my experiences:

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”
 -  W. Clement Stone

“One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.”
 -Chinua Achebe

I love my work so much sometimes I want to pinch myself to make sure my life is real. I’m feeling pretty grateful (although I’m totally exhausted) tonight.  I’m feeling grateful for my amazing clients/students that make it possible for me to do what I love everyday. I feel grateful for my instructors that help me teach and I am so grateful to have amazing loved ones close to me that always have my back no matter how much it inconveniences them.

So tomorrow, after a good night’s rest I’m gonna tackle life full-force as I always do with strength, passion, dedication and integrity (that’s a new one I just added to my motto)… cause that’s just how I roll.

16 November 2010 ·

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