As I did my best to negotiate between my fear and my wisdom I became acutely aware of how I take my health for granted. Sure, it sounds cliché – “don’t take your health for granted” but I do.

Wow. Unexpectedly I was suddenly thinking about my predicament very differently. It was like a wake up call. What I know about wake up calls (mostly they’re not pleasant) is they alert us to something out of balance in our life and inspire us into action.

What gentle nudges are you ignoring in your life that might end up in an unpleasant wake up call?

What I’ve learned is, you can either wait for upheaval to force you into action or listen to gentle wake up calls that show up along way and encourage you to start ball rolling. You have a choice.

I listened. I slowed down and renewed my commitment to take very good care of myself. I sat in sunshine by a beautiful clear lake, counted my blessings and then went on with my wonderful life.

It’s YOUR life…imagine possibilities!

Helaine Iris is a certified Life Coach, writer and teacher who loves her life. She works with individuals, and self-employed professionals, who want to thrive in their business while crafting a life that's in absolute alignment with their highest ideals and deepest values. For a solution focused, free initial consultation visit her website http://www.pathofpurpose.com or call her 603-357-8546 or email her helaine@pathofpurpose.com

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