Everyone Has A Story

Today has been an amazing day! I'm not kidding!!!

I have been rushing around like a nut because I leave for Texas tomorrow. All those last minute things I have to do.

One of the things I had to do was make more copies of a key to give to the people who are watching my pets. So I went into Home Depot to have more keys made. This wonderful man named Carl waited on me. We talked (I talk to everyone) and as we were talking my ears perked up!

I began to listen intently to Carl. He has worked at that particular Home Depot since before it was built. He was a part of the building process. Anyway, he had a terrible accident last year while working there. The doctors said he wouldn't be able to walk or use his left arm ever again. He looked at me with a gleam in his eyes and said proudly "I proved them wrong!" And yes, he did. Plus he truly cares about helping people at the store.

Then I ran over to get my nails done. There was a lady named Mary (another customer) in there. She was talking to the fellow who was working on her nails, and, of course, I couldn't help but hear what she was saying.

She said to him "You don't recognize me do you?" He was being polite and denied it. Eventually he admitted that he didn't. Her story was: She lost 175 pounds within the last two years! Why? Because she had had diabetes for six years and wanted to take charge of her life. According to her, she no longer has diabetes! I asked her how she did it.

She said "I stopped eating anything that was white - bread, pasta, etc. - and I started exercising by going to a gym." She said she couldn't take the way her life was going.

Mary is full of energy and you would never have guessed that she had a weight problem! I told her that when I get my pod casting situation set up, that I want to interview her. She is full of passion about what she did and wants to help others. Her occupation is a hair dresser. What a great place to help others! Watch my website for the interview.

Then I stopped at Staples to get a few things and I saw Jeannie. Dear Jeannie. Jeannie is one of those people who bends over backwards to help me with anything I need - printing, etc. And she gets the orders right! Several years ago she had a small heart attack - she's probably in her late 40's. She's doing fine and continues to be wonderful, helpful Jeannie!

Finally, I stopped at Starbucks to get my favorite Vente Soy Latte. The ladies behind the counter we absolutely wonderful! They even complimented my silly glasses!

Why did I have so many happy things happen? Because wherever I go, I walk in with a smile. I expect pleasant people to work with and I get just that.

It's the energy of positivity - I believe - that's contagious. Try to catch it - you'll like it!

Well - that's it....

Each one of these people have told me their story and yet, they have not let their life go sour because of life's glitches!

Truly - a lesson for me!

So how many personal stories have touched your heart today? Send me your story - I would love to hear it.

I'm off to Texas - will write more when I get back.

My latest newsletter is up for you to read. Included is a meditation. Oh yes, the topic is: Uniquely YOU!

Have a great day - you deserve it!

Karin, author of "Magic of Intention" and Creative Life Coach!
http://www.karinjanin.comnews/index.php

Magic of Intention is working for me...

Have you ever been discouraged? Wondering why things are not going the way you tell others they will go? As a Creative Life Coach, I help others achieve their dreams, their goals, their joy.

But what about me?

I have written a book called "Magic of Intention" because I believe in MAGIC and that it can happen at any time in our lives. And understanding your own INTENTION can stir up MAGIC in the most unimaginable way(s).

This has happened to me time and time again. And then, the lull - when NOTHING is happening!

These are the discouraging times - these are the times when you think to yourself "What in the world am I doing?"

Just because I've written a book on Intention and Magic, doesn't mean I don't have those moments. I've reviewed everything I'm doing to get a "handle" on things.

But I've also let go and moved onto other things.

I firmly believe that it is in the LETTING GO that wonderful things start to happen.

Guess what? Something wonderful DID happen - another MAGICAL MOMENT.

I was invited to participate in a book signing event at Barnes and Noble. At the event, I sold more books than anyone else AND I sold more than I have EVER SOLD!


Why did this happen?

I believe it's because I "moved on." I stopped worrying about the "why's" and started creating new projects that have been brewing in my mind.

I also let go of the expectation that "things should be happening the way I SAY they should be happening."

If you've done your homework, done all you can - then it's time to give the Universe a chance to HELP YOU OUT.

That's what I've done and it's working.

Try this - You'll Like It~

Until we meet again, my friend, remember you deserve the BEST that life can give you NOW!