This past year I have experienced an expansion in my life, personally, professionally, and emotionally. I am entering the ‘Fall of My Life’ in a much better place and am so grateful for everything I have.

As a Guide, I have the privilege of doing the MKE (Master Key Experience) course again, together with those doing it for the first time. I’m seeing things I missed the first time and learning from the new members!

Reading Scroll I in Og Mandino’s The Greatest Salesman in the World again has not only renewed my energy but has given me a deeper understanding that had not impacted me the first time around.

The passage,

“Failure will no longer be my payment for struggle. Just as nature made no provision for my body to tolerate pain neither has it made any provision for my life to suffer failure.”

— Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman in the World

These words hit me as I realized how easy it is for me to fall into the trap of the limiting beliefs that are deep in the bowels of subby to use as excuses not to go the extra mile! These words have kept me going these four weeks as I have had to remind myself of this over and over.

Each lesson these past four weeks has reinforced the importance of continuing this journey. It is so easy to ‘refuse the call’, to be the best you can be, and be Great! Any excuse — be it pain, tiredness, etc., can take over and cause defeat!

It has not been easy to change my thoughts, habits, and how I speak to myself, and others. I am realizing more and more that my words are powerful. They do affect how I feel, and how I make others feel.

I for one must work hard on my words, as I tend to slip easily into negative language. Thank God for my Guides and those in the Guide Council who help me. I have gotten better, doing my readings and affirmations helps a lot. They are part of who I am!

Power of Gratitude

Gratitude makes a difference and the “give more, get more” philosophy works! It’s like a magnet! I enjoy being a Guide and helping others through this journey to find their Bliss, together we can make it!

As I sat in my backyard the other day, grateful for a small plot of land where I can relax, meditate, and enjoy nature, I recalled that 52 years ago, I sat on a big rock in an empty field with no trees, no greenery, just grey skies, and concrete, and dreamed of living somewhere where I had a small backyard and could enjoy nature.

I stopped dreaming once I moved here. I had obtained what I wanted, grew up believing not to ask for too much, to be happy with what you have. Now I know those beliefs and ways of thinking defeat our true potential. I am decluttering the closets where Subby hides stuff and will continue to dream!