My childhood was what some would call dysfunctional. My
father died in an auto accident when I was seven years old,
and my grief stricken mother never totally recovered from
the loss. My brother and I lived with alcohol, and
sometimes abuse, as a way of life. But that was a long
time ago...
Over the years, I've learned to forgive my mother, who
chose to leave this world when I was 21 years old. I've
learned to use my past as a spring board to my life now.
My tenaciousness, ambition, and caring and belief in the
power of people to reach their goals all came as a result
of what I lived. What I am is not what I was; I am what I
have chosen to be right now. I am the result of intentions
I have brought to fruition, with God's grace and guidance.
I'm sharing a little bit of my story with you as a
demonstration of the power you have within you to succeed,
no matter what your past looked like. You're not defined
by mistakes or circumstances from the past. Those were
just roles you played for a little while. You are defined
by what's inside of you right now ' by how you're choosing
to live your life, and how you express love, kindness,
gratitude, and all the other qualities that make life worth
living.
When you're building a new business, all these qualities
are right there with you. There's no room for the past,
there's only room for what you want right now. The gifts
your past experiences gave to you will now serve you in
moving forward. That's the only real function the past
should play.
So from now on, whenever a wretched thought or feeling from
the past creeps into your mind put it to good use. Ask
yourself what it taught you that you can use right now.
How can its lessons help you decide what you do or do not
want your business to represent to your community of
customers. Then let it go. It has no power to hurt you
now, because you have the ability and power to take charge
and build your business and life in your own unique way,
regardless of what did or didn't happen to you in the past.
For example, if you were treated in the past like you were
less worthy than other people because you didn't grow up in
the best neighborhood or wear $150 tennis shoes, use that
experience as an example of how you don't want to treat
other people. Make sure that all your customers know how
important and special they are to you, not just as a
customer ' but as a person.
If you felt like you were never heard by your family, fine
tune your listening skills and make sure your customers
know you care about their opinions, and you're willing to
do whatever it takes to be an essential ingredient to their
success.
Use the gifts the past has to offer - then let it go.
Nurture a clear vision of the potential and possibilities
that lie before you right now. Use all your life
experiences to create an environment that expresses the
soul of who you are, and what you want your business to
become.
Make a bold statement to the world by creating a life and
business that feeds not only your spirit and the spirit of
your customers, but your bank account as well!
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Would you like to learn more about how building a
soul-based business can create a thriving business that
feeds your spirit and bank account? Visit my website at
http://www.soulpreneursuccessstrategies.com to check out my
free "Creating Money" ebook, free articles, and Soulpreneur
Coaching Services.
Sandy Reed, the Soulpreneur's Coach, is a business coach,
writer, ex-corporate manager, and co-owns her own
successful home-based business.
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