Prepare to transform chances into changes

If you want to transform chances into changes, then you must prepare for them. But, how?

Fear not, my peeps.

It’s all about this one thing. In fact, the Goddess Oprah herself has been known to spout this mind-blowing bit of wisdom courtesy of a Roman philosopher from a really, really, really long time ago...

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”

True that! And yet, when things don’t go our way (as they often don’t), it’s easy to blame some outside force for our lackluster outcome. It’s even easier to pin all our successes and failures on this one word:

CHANCE

Because if everything in life is out of our control (and almost all of it is) then what’s the point of trying to accomplish anything at all? Well...if you want to change your mind about chance (and take a chance on your mind), then join me for today’s Baby Step.

(#Seneca says) Image created by Deb Plotkin

BABY STEP

When we see “chance” as some arbitrary force governing our lives, we are convincing ourselves that our fate is determined by the direction of the wind, or our astrological sign, or the price of eggs (#damn!). We’re saying we're afraid to take a chance because everything is out of our hands.

Well, the truth is most things are outside our control. Yet, we actually do have the upper hand because we possess the ultimate control over our lives:

Our mindset.

Our mindset is not just our big, beautiful brain. It’s actually composed of many elements: Our thoughts. Our beliefs. Our decisions. Our emotions. Our experiences. Just to name a few. These factors influence our outcome…even when random stuff happens.

And, most importantly, our mindset can be changed.

So, let’s take a cue from Seneca (the aforementioned philosopher, not the apple juice conglomerate) and choose to view “chance” this way instead - by combining luck with preparation - courtesy of today’s Baby Step:

Step One: Take a CHANCE and PREPARE your mind.

Meditate to bring your mind into the present moment. (Need help with that? Click HERE) Then, step out into Nature every day to focus your mind on the abundance and beauty all around you. Doing this will allow your mind to be aware of awesome opportunities.

Step Two: Take a CHANCE and PREPARE your heart.

Keep a journal (or vent in Nature) so you can process your emotions. Then, create a personalized ritual to lovingly and gently release them (maybe screaming in the car while driving is not the best choice). Doing this will open your heart to amazing possibilities.

Step Three: Take a CHANCE and PREPARE your environment.

Get rid of the clutter, the excess, the broken. Keep everything clean and neat and organized so you can find what you need, when you need it. Add some plants and some things you love to surround yourself with beauty. Doing this will create space for something new to enter.

Make every little thing you do conducive to your success. The Universe is waiting for you to embrace the limitless chances to step into an even better version of yourself. Not later. Not tomorrow. Not someday. Right NOW.

Turn a chance into a change.

(#Take a chance!!!) Image created by Deb Plotkin