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Choosing Powerfully.

Guest post by: Jackie Mckay

Article Overview: A strong value of mine happens to be "showing up". I feel icky inside with the thought of not following through or staying true to my word or cancelling on others. Life can get so hectic and busy that it becomes a real challenge to honor ourselves, despite how down and out we might be. To add to the daily stress, guilt shows its nasty little head in the form of voices that think I'm slacking off.

Choosing Powerfully.

I found myself in a pickle this week.To the outsider looking in, it may not seem like a big deal.In my own thoughts I had to make a powerful choice. I found myself down with the stomach flu for a few days.Illness is not happily welcomed in my world.It means having to juggle the most basic routines, while my entire body is struggling to keep up.Fortunately my mom in law and dad pulled together to bring Molly to the day-home. My other concerns were the commitments I'd made this week to others and to my list of business to-do's.

A strong value of mine happens to be "showing up".I feel icky inside with the thought of not following through or staying true to my word or cancelling on others. Life can get so hectic and busy that it becomes a real challenge to honor ourselves, despite how down and out we might be.To add to the daily stress, guilt shows its nasty little head in the form of voices that think I'm slacking off. he voices can be mean and tough on me. They often tell me I'm failing and that I ought to be stronger.Will these nasty voices ever go away?!

In this case, my body wasn't giving me any other option but to sleep, sleep and sleep.While I lie there, it occurred to me that I could either allow these nasty voices to continue on their band wagon or I could simply surrender and enjoy the forced rest.

In the big scheme of things, no one was hurt, there was nothing I could do and ultimately, each person I had a commitment to completely understood my circumstance. In fact, everyone was more empathetic than my own self.So, I let myself sleep, sleep and sleep.I took baths. I read. I enjoyed the quiet sunshine pouring into my room.I let others help me. I didn't pretend I could do it all myself.I let myself forget about my list of to-do's. It was as fabulous as it could be.I woke up the nextmorning feeling refreshed and ready to go.

Reframing my perspective so that I could enjoy the process of being sick was a powerful choice.And here is the thing about powerful choices. Powerful choices are presented everywhere.Choosing to stay on track with your new year's resolutions or to slack off.Choosing to get upset over something that is out of our control or to surrender.Choosing to play big or choosing to play small.Choosing to stay in a job you no longer enjoy or choosing to take a risk with a new career.

The key word here is POWERFUL. Not just choosing.Choosing to honor the decision that serves your highest good.Choosing the decision that is aligned with your best intentions - no matter how hard it is.That is truly powerful. And the impact can be felt all aroundwhen you make thechoice. If you want the impact to be most satisifying, make certain to chose powerfully!

Your Success Assignment:

The next time you find yourself in a pickle ask yourself the following questions:

• What values am I honoring by chosing this?
• What is important about chosing this?
• What is the impact on other people?
• What is the impact on me?
• In the end, which choice makes me feel best - even if it is the harder choice to make?

Now go and take action. I assure you you'll reap the rewards of choos

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