November is a powerful month for me.
The leaves are falling from the trees—let it go, right?
Yes, but too easy.
And then there’s Thanksgiving—find gratitude and be grateful, right?
Sure, but you know that already.
Here’s the scoop–the real power of this month comes from my November in 2009. That was the month my life changed forever. The month it felt like I spontaneously combusted and had to rebuild from the ashes like a phoenix rising. The month I forced myself into the cocoon even though is was painful and came out years later as the butterfly (yes, I said years—-transformation takes time). It was the month the Universe stopped me in my tracks, made me pause and reflect, and then redirected me into the doctor-coach-badass-Warrior you see today.
It’s been 13 years…
since my hospitalization.
since my left internal carotid artery dissection.
since my staph aureus sepsis.
since my stint in the the neuro ICU—twice.
since my scariest and darkest time.
since my deep conversation with God that only a mother could have.
since the light appeared and never went out.
since I felt the power of prayer.
since I witnessed love all around me.
since my life was forever changed.
Because of that life altering experience, I was able to say goodbye to my old unhappy life from 13 years ago and create the joyful amazing life that I live today. In the process, I let go of relationships, toxic situations, materialistic items, and old beliefs that weren’t working for my happiness. I let go of my old version of life that seemed to be dictated by outside forces and created a new version that felt more authentic and sustainable. Love and gratitude became my foundation. (You knew letting go and gratitude would show up, right?) New belief systems and relationships filled the void, supporting the vision of this new life I was trying to create.
My journey into darkness created me, and it is why I feel so passionate about helping others, if that kind of change is what they want. It’s why I understand that your struggles are deeply painful but also potentially so rewarding. Your challenges can become your greatest opportunity if you let them.
The work of personal development and life transformation isn’t easy, but the cost of not doing the work might be worse.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ― Anais Nin
May you use the power of my November to create your own best happiness. Let go, find gratitude, dream, and work through the struggle. Find the love and beauty around you—it’s there. Be grateful for the little things—they really are the big things. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Find the courage to make changes to support your dreams. And remember, change doesn’t have to be big and hairy-scary. Change can look like small consistent baby steps forward. You deserve the happiness you desire, and I know that your happiness is possible.
Always with love,
Heather
