Hello Wonderful Readers!
I have been thinking about what to share with you this week.
Since this month is the beginning of New Year, the word “Change” has been shouting at me.
I have looked back in my life and realized that I have learned many lessons. Yet, there are a lot more to learn and overcome.
When it comes to change, it is tough. However, it is practical and possible once I put the mind into it.
Here is my story.
I was a very wild woman! When I was in college, I smoked one pack of cigarettes a day, I drank alcohol, and went party with boys! * wink* (FYI: I don't do that anymore. Thank God! It feels good to be older!!!)
I am not going to talk about men today, but what I want to share with you is about how I changed one of the habits that did not serve me.
When I was 30, I lost my previous husband who died of lung cancer. He smoked 3 packs a day. I did 1 pack a day.
One day after he died, a friend of mine who was there to help me with my grief process said to me “Do you want to die like James? You have 2 kids to raise!!!”
Do you know what? With her question, I quit smoking instantly!!!
So...what drove me to change my behavior?
It is the love for my kids. My son was only 2 years old and my daughter was 9 months old. When I thought about my kids, their lives, and their well beings, I let go completely and instantly of the smoking habit even though I smoked for 10 years. I never go back.
From that experience, I learned about true love. True love is loving someone more than myself and willing to do anything for the ones I loved.
Thank God for sending my friend to me and giving me the words I needed to hear.
If you want to change something in your life, what would that be?
Whether it is your attitude, relationship, work, or habit, I invite you to ask yourself the questions below.
1.What do I really want to change?
2.Why do I want to change?
3.What strengths do I have to help me in the process of change?
4.How do I cultivate my strengths?
5.What outcome am I wanting to see happen?
6.What one thing do I need to do today in order to change?
7.What am I committed in doing?
8.What attitude do I need to have in order to best support me to achieve the outcome I desire?
With intention, integrity, and inspiration, you can create the life that you want to live!
Have a great day!
Love,
Pichaya
