Challenges To Choices

We all have challenges each day.  But, what happens when you challenge your entire life?  What happens when you threaten the very foundation of everything you created to get to the point in your life as of today?

I recently challenged my marriage.  I consciously re-evaluated the last ten years since meeting my husband.  To many this could have been a disastrous situation, however, for me it was a blessing.  A uniquely, sobering blessing.

Although, my choices created conflict at home, I understood, that deep within I was part of a larger plan to re-establish a better foundation for my family.  This challenge in turn, pushed me to challenge myself personally.  Why was I unsettled in life, and what changes could I make to re-establish those feelings of solace towards inner-peace?  I'm in charge of me, my feelings and my actions.  I will work on making things better, stronger, safer.

By this revelation, I had already toyed with the possibility of becoming a Rodan + Fields business partner, but for me the timing was not quite right when I was first introduced to the opportunity.  And one day, I woke up, while dealing with these specific life struggles, and I knew the timing was exactly right.  I was ready, and sometimes when we tell ourselves we are ready to make a change, it is our spirit re-aligning with our life path.

My biggest question that came with this choice, was "Why can't I succeed the way the other women have succeeded in Rodan + Fields?"  I'm smart, business savvy and I love the products.  I decided, I would watch, listen, learn and execute.  I will do whatever I needed to do to make this happen one day, one goal at a time.

I will not stress about it, only take my time and do what needs to be done.  As of today, I am happy with my decision and I am certain when I look back, on the difficult evolution, I will see everything came together exactly as it was suppose to.

My husband is extremely supportive, which made the transition from then to now feel effortless in retrospect.  Life is filled with twists and turns, but without them, we would not appreciate how far we've come.

My journey has just begun.  It will not always be easy, but I will take each day with stride. 

Ironically, I had this blog post already written and my life had a hiccup over the weekend.  While staying in Tampa for the weekend, a brand new challenge crossed my life path.  My Jeep was crashed by a valet in a parking garage.  It was like watching a movie or TV episode.  Was I really starring in a crazy turn of life events?  

My perfect, recently paid off car, was literately smashed into a cement pole and there I was standing looking at it in disbelief.  The young man who crashed the car had a look of terror on his face.
The valet manager had a similar look, one of regret and sorrow.

  

I was now in a unique position, do I cry, scream and get mad or do I take it all in and allow myself to let it go?  Anyone who knows me well, would be certain, I'd never cry over a car, however, my life just got complicated.  What can I do to make this event carry the least amount of resistance on my life going forward?

I decided to suck it up and do what I needed to do.  I did not freak out and I worked with the gracious people helping me to make the process as smooth as possible.  Because, like all of us, I had a choice and my choice would be to keep my life easy.  Although, my brain was thinking, "What the hell just happened?!" my calm disposition was to make sure all the paperwork was in order to get the situation resolved.  It all came together and I met some really good  people in the process.   

By the time I drove my rental car home, I knew I had handled the situation as well as I possible could.  No one was hurt, the car would be repaired, and sometimes life throws you a curve ball.  

Do you try to catch it or let it hit you square in the face?