| The Power Lives Within You And It's Always Been | | | | wondering why life is the way that it is, hoping for a |
| There! | | | | miracle, and praying for the day that things will change. |
| I am the one, the one to see the veil as it comes | | | | Oh yes, the veil comes disguised in many shades& |
| disguised--invisible enveloping smotheringyour very | | | | We have learned what to tell ourselves to keep us |
| being. Yeah, Im the one to see it. | | | | from having what we want or being in action fulfilling |
| The veil comes in all shapes and sizes, looks and feels. | | | | on our vision. For some of us, it is the way that it is. |
| Sometimes we convince ourselves that the veil is not | | | | Even in reading this column, youre probably saying, |
| a veil. Its called life for some of us and it simply is the | | | | but my gut never fails me or it really isnt the right time |
| way that it is no other way, than the way that it is. | | | | or I really dont have enough money. I challenge you to |
| Its invisible to us. | | | | look at your life. Look to see if there is also a pattern |
| What gets in the way of speaking our vision, fulfilling on | | | | you've developed in saying, it really isnt the right time |
| our vision, or authentically living our vision in every area | | | | or my gut never fails me. Why dont you tell yourself |
| of our lives? | | | | it is the right time and the opportunity is now, and I am |
| How often do we put things off or put things in front | | | | willing to have it or my gut is my reasonable side which |
| of our vision? Its funny how we know or come to | | | | keeps me complacent and where I am. |
| know what we need to do, but we put them off | | | | Because weve gotten so good at the game and |
| anyway. | | | | playing the right Trump Card at the right time during the |
| As women, were always the last to get what we | | | | game, we miss the opportunities life has for us. The |
| want and need. We find many excuses why not. You | | | | chance of living your vision and purpose has once |
| know the ones dont have time, not enough money, | | | | again been missed. |
| need to take care of the family, or the many | | | | The excuses may sound valid; however at the end of |
| responsibilities at work. We even cleverly convince | | | | day, the fact remains constant. You wont have what |
| ourselves that the excuses are valid and worthy of | | | | you want if you dont go for having it. |
| being honored. We pull what I call the "Trump Card | | | | Some steps to take are: |
| on ourselves. But who are we cheating, really? We | | | | * Begin with a purpose or vision in mind. |
| cheat ourselves from winning the game of life. | | | | * Bring your vision to life with words that communicate |
| Then, consciously or unconsciously, we get angry, sad, | | | | authentically who you are. |
| frustrated or even depressed. Some of us are smart | | | | * Share your vision with others. Share with people you |
| and convincing enough to use the subtle excuses, | | | | know and those you dont know. |
| which I call the King Trump CARD . They sound like | | | | * Find ways to support and maintain your new found |
| its just in my gut that I shouldnt or its not the right | | | | purpose and vision by: |
| time, or I just dont feel like I should, or well, I obviously | | | | * Hiring a Coach and/or mentor. |
| dont want to. Or, and this is my all time favorite, oh, I | | | | * Joining an organization or group that supports what |
| AM happy , yet complaining in the next breathe about | | | | youre about. |
| how we had a horrible day at the job we're working | | | | * Asking Friends and family to support you. Having a |
| because we need the money or were sick at the | | | | vision, breeds a life worth living - a passionate |
| stomach because we hate having a conversation with | | | | purposeful life. A passionate purposeful life expects |
| our husband or significant other about something we | | | | and knows there is a veil that comes disguised, |
| want. | | | | invisible, smothering us. Thats when the veil comes |
| While the King Trump Cards appear to be good | | | | most fiercely when there is purpose. However, we |
| reasons, we find ourselves unhappy and not being our | | | | also know that we can have what we want. The time |
| authentic selves. Were consistently sadden by life, | | | | to have it is now, for now is all we have. |
| frustrated because we dont have what we want, | | | | |