What's Your Story?

You are living your personal, self-written story right now, doing exactly what you’ve been creating from your thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and actions. Sound kind of heavy? Most people never stop to realize that their life story is their story! It’s what they are creating with every thought and action all through every day, but I bet that most of you reading this right now haven’t thought about this much, or maybe have never given this a thought before. Yet it is the absolute truth – your story is made up and lived as you see it and bring it into reality – your own movie!

So do you like your story? Has it brought you the desires of your heart? Are you thriving, intoxicatingly happy, wallowing in wealth, lots of money left over at the end of every month, and madly in love with yourself and everyone else in your life? A joke, right? Actually, it’s sad if this isn’t your story because it actually can be what shows up for you.

We each have a story. We’re living it every day through our thoughts, words, behavior and actions. I’ve asked a lot of people if they like their life - their story - and most say either “Not especially” or an emphatic “No!” So I reply, “Why don’t you change it then?” Guess what their answer is…”Wish I could, but all these things keep happening to me and nothing seems to go right. No matter what I do there is never enough money and I’m always struggling.” And so these folks are resigned to this destiny, thinking they have no power to change anything.

I know something different! We are born with unlimited power within us to create the life we want. But since most individuals are programmed into believing life happens and they have to accept what comes their way as the way it is, they slide into this type of detached existence, believing there is no escape. Isn’t that like living in prison? Sounds like it to me – no control, no power, no choices. In actuality, we are born with all the creative power already inside us, and have the availability of using that power whenever we want, if we just believe it. I know that sounds really simple, and it’s too simple for most people. I’ll include myself in this example for I’ve been there so many times. Although I know the truth, I slip into that place of powerlessness.

Okay, so how do you change your story now that you know it is possible? You’ll never guess what the first step is; it is actually the hardest. You must decide you want something better. Hold on! Don’t laugh yet. You would be surprised how many individuals say they want something more, but when they have to show up and actually do it, they freeze, stopping dead in their tracks. It’s too scary so they quit before they begin.

Step two is vital – define what you want. I’m willing to bet that you’ve never sat down and thought about what you really want. As a coach I see this constantly. You see, most people know exactly what they don’t like, what isn’t working. Yet they never think about what they do want because they are so conditioned with the belief that there is no choice. Think for a moment about what it is that makes you feel good, what would fulfill you, what kind of work you’d like to do, what you want your life to be. Write it down; read it over and over; start thinking about how it would be to live this life. Put the feeling into it!

Step three is hard for most – surrender and get out of the way. Whew! This is a tough one. No one wants to give up control and surrender. But that’s what must be done for the universe to bring you what you ask for. If you’re in the way trying to make something happen, you mess it up!

Being willing to step through the new open door is step four. Lots of people say they want a change, but when the door opens they stop, their legs glued to the ground. So you must really, really, really want to make the changes and leave your old story behind, or you’ll be stopped by your own stuck feet.

Lastly, be grateful for everything you’ve asked for before it shows up. That’s the most powerful way to ensure it will come to you. Gratitude is the most important tool of empowerment and unlocks many doors of opportunity and change. Sometimes we have to be patient, in a state of gratitude for some time, before our dream becomes what we envisioned.

You have a choice to make. Do you want to continue living the story you’ve created (Hint: if you continue
doing the same thing you end up with the same result!), or would you seriously like to change course and
create a new and different story? It’s really up to you, only you. Now realize that changing your story isn’t one of those instantaneous metamorphoses – as in caterpillar to butterfly overnight. It will take time to peel away layers of old programming and beliefs, but I can guarantee it will be worth it. People who knew me way back when, if they met me today, would never believe I am the same person they knew, never. I made the choice to step away from the pain, hurt, lack, bitterness, anger, blame, guilt, and all the rest of my unhealthy, low vibrational beliefs, and I have created a life I didn’t know was possible – an exciting, joyous, abundance and fulfilling experience.

So I urge you to follow the five steps I shared with you so you can create a fun, adventurous, happy and abundant life, which I promise, you’ll like much better! Remember, it’s all about choice, your choice!

To help you even more in understanding why you want to leave your old story and create a new one, I recommend reading my latest book, “Seven Roads to Glory.” It shares the true story of seven ordinary people who felt like a victim and decided to leave that story behind and become the victor. This can be your story if you simply decide! Go to www.drcarolynporter.com or www.sevenroadstoglory.com to order.