Taking Time to Reflect and Assess

September is really the New Year for me, much more so than January. This long weekend, I took some time just to sit and start assessing this past year. It was my first year working full time from home. I decided to be a full time entrepreneur, in the belief that it would move me faster toward my desired life.

A few months earlier, at the dinner table, my then 17 year old son Rémi, interrupted the family conversation, looked at me in the eye and said, "You are always encouraging others. When are you going to take your own leap of faith?" Needless to say, it can be a little unsettling to have your own children call you on your stuff. He knew what he was talking about, as he had participated in some personal development conferences with me, and had internalized great information.

Shortly afterwards, I left the world of formal education, after 24 years. WOW, what a change it was for me! Throughout this past year I did go through moments of feeling that I was not busy enough. At times, I even felt guilty for spending so much time taking care of myself, diving into my personal development programs, and just enjoying life. There were moments of self doubt and wondering what I had done.

You see, I left my day job not knowing how everything was going to turn out. Now that required a real stretch for me as I was an analytical type. I took a leap of faith and believed that the net was going to appear. And, it has. Did everything turn out like I wanted it to? Certainly not! However, the rewards have been tremendous.

During the past 12 months, I have gotten to know myself and my family at a much deeper level. My husband and I have been able to have a deeper connection and chart out our desired future. I have been more present rather than rushing from one activity to the next, and having continuous mind noise.

My sense of gratitude for everything around me has grown by leaps and bounds. More and more I am in a state of awe, and I am also realizing that everything material was first a thought.

My sense of personal responsibility has increased greatly, though that has not always been comfortable. I have had to accept that it is o.k. to ask for help.

I am now walking around with a greater sense of knowing, and a deeper trust of self. I have been able to shed more layers when it comes to other people's comments and opinions. I am aware of my own personal power. Yet, sometimes this power still takes me aback. More and more I know who I am. I realize that personal growth is something that must be experienced and cannot only be read about. Concepts must eventually pass from the intellect to the heart and to the gut level. Believe me, the Universe in its kind and compassionate way, will always offer you the circumstances that you need in order to learn the next lesson.

My self esteem and self confidence have increased. Being decisive is easier. My mind is becoming more anchored.

I am more comfortable and excited to share my opportunity with others because I know what I have my hands on and what is possible. I know personal growth is the foundation piece required to Being, Doing, and Having what we each want. Some folks choose to play it safe, because playing it safe does not bring up your own stuff. One can sweep it under the carpet for the time being. That is O.K. However playing it safe was not my choice. One of my joys is watching my husband and kids go forward with personal growth, ask questions, read, and do their own discovering. This personal growth is ongoing and we never fully arrive. There is always another level at which we can grow, expand, and lead a fuller expression of life. Rather than being discouraged by that, I now find this provides excitement and gives me HOPE.

Everyday I remind myself to Breathe and Breathe deeper, and to go forward believing the bridge will appear as I walk on.

The Power Is Always In Your Hands!
Lynette Chartier
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