When I talked with let’s call her Sally, about coaching, she indicated that although she wanted to begin the process she was busy and didn’t have time to take on something new. What I told Sally and what I’ve found from experience is that there’s never will be a perfect time. And it’s true in our attitudes, “There’s never going to be a perfect time to be happy.” Perhaps you are focusing on the circumstances or conditions of your life. You have that living situation that is driving you crazy. You have that boss that is critical. You have that relationship that is toxic.

When we’re beginning our journey on the path of awakening, we mistakingly believe that when things are different, real life can begin. I’ll have the money to do what I want and then I’ll be happy. I’ll meet the one who will make me happy.”

I was on a radio show recently and the host had difficulty pronouncing my name correctly….so I said, “It’s now—not later. Now is the time to do what it is you’ve always wanted to do. Now is the time to say what’s on your mind. Now is the time to reclaim your life.”

So here is the challenge. What action could you take in the next few days that would get your life moving again. What qualities within yourself do you need to cultivate? How about courage? How about commitment?

Be courageous and journey on.

Mark

Mark Susnow, is an executive and life coach, who inspires others to believe in themselves. A former trial attorney for 30 years, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He is the author of, Dancing on the River:Navigating Life’s Changes.

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