I’m not talking about the kind of stretching you do before and after you exercise.  I’m talking about when you step up and commit to something big and after you do, a voice says “What did I just do?”  You might feel apprehension and anxiety, but you do it anyway.  Something in you knows you will be stretched, and deep down inside you know this is a good thing.  As an old friend of mine used to say, it will be a “hotdoggin’ opportunity.”

Well, that’s what happened to me this past weekend.  I committed to doing the Write-a-Book-in-a-Weekend.  Yes, you heard me right.  I said “in a weekend.”  It almost sounds impossible, doesn’t it?  Well, guess what?  It is possible.  Donna Kozik of www.MyBigBusinessCard.com was the facilitator.  She did a fabulous job.  My friend, Meredith Liepelt of www.richlifemarketing.com had participated in April so I knew it had to be a good thing to do.

I learned many things from the weekend:

• When I stay calm and trust, I am much more productive.
• I don’t always have to have an exact plan; in fact, good can come from not having one.
• It feels good to make the time for me.
• If I need something, I need to ask for what I want (my family gave me what I needed–time and space because I asked for it).
• I am capable of so much more than I give myself credit.
• I am very passionate about inspiring and teaching others.
• Writing a book is exciting and fun.
• Stretching is a good thing–it builds confidence.
• When I set an intention, I send out a message to the universe that makes things happen the way I want.
• Being in the space of creating is a great place to be.

So, I ask you….have you stretched lately? 

Is there something you dream about doing?

What is holding you back?

What if you just jumped?

Would it help if you were accountable to someone?

What is it costing you by not jumping?

What gifts would you receive if you were stretched?

Stay tuned for my book A Spark of Hope by Linda Wisler Luft.

I also would like to thank one of my past clients, Anne, who inspired me for the title of my book.  She said coaching with me gave her HOPE.

 

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