Living on Purpose is a Choice

Do you remember the first time you ever felt powerful and invincible? I do. And every time since then has only expounded and amplified on that state of mind and contentment. It’s a surreal belief of confidence and certainty. For me the only comparison I guess would be falling in love. There’s this aura of perfection and love that surrounds the other person while simultaneously sending waves of absolute wonderment and passion to the outside world as well. Every moment is unlimited potential, because you’re amazed that the next minute and the next hour and the next day, could be any more perfect and crystalline.

Each one of us has the same ability to connect to that state of mind of absolute certainty and attain our dreams. Because you know that you know what you know and that’s all that matters. That belief creates opportunities that arise for you to act on which then produces positive effects which justify your original belief that you can attain what it is that you want. As the cycle continues it naturally creates momentum and the journey strengthens. It’s your beliefs that lead you to do what you did the day before that ultimately leads you to a happier today and successful tomorrows.

I began pondering about this today and it just seems so simple. For me, when I got started, I just knew it was going to work, because it ‘had to’. No doubt about it. When I began my cleaning business, I was a single parent of two boys. I had zero. Nothing. No savings and no credit cards and no loans to fall back on. I also didn’t have any time to waste. What I did have were the cutest little boys that I loved more than anything. I made it happen because of the beliefs that worked for me and I didn’t stop at no and I didn’t take anything personal either. So, like this picture above, looking inside the tube, you gotta stay focused because, really, it’s a given. It’s a must. It’s an absolute certainty that you’ll end up on the other side looking back and know that you killed it and had a blast doing it too.

Everyone has their own reasons, their own dreams and their own path. The real ticket is to remember how powerful our beliefs are and to believe in your dreams with absolute clarity and conviction. The rest will all fall into place.

Mahalo a nui loa and e malama pono.

The Journey of Creating Abundance

I believe every woman knows what success and freedom means to them. It could be overseeing your business and ensuring it runs automatically whether you’re there or not; and having quality time with your family and friends. It could be taking vacations and buying a big house or having a great relationship with your spouse or partner.

My ultimate goal was financial security and having the luxury of being around for my boy’s fulltime. As a single parent, I felt a ton of pressure to “get it right”; like the perfect house, new clothes, cool school supplies, fun birthday parties and interesting weekend activities and having a decent car. That doesn’t even include all the necessary things like healthcare and paying for dental visits!

It was really hard financially before I started my own cleaning business. I remember taking the bus to the grocery store and carpooling to work. I missed them all day while they were at daycare with people that didn’t love them and play with them the way I did. It was hard not to see them all day, just so I could make rent and buy food.

That’s when I began to map out how I wanted things to be different. I knew I wanted to have my own cleaning company, I did it before, and I’ve known a lot of people that became quite wealthy. So, I quit my job as soon as I landed my first client from an ad I had put out. A friend at work literally gave me his old wagon when he bought an old Cadillac. I was really determined to do things my way and provide a better life for my children. Within a few weeks, my days were full, from 9 am to 2:30pm. I was happy and on my way to creating financial independence.

So, how does anyone create abundance? For me, it was when I took 100% responsibility for everything in my life, good or bad. I was in control of my thoughts and actions. I desired so much more in life for us, I knew I had to do it alone. I used my current situation as leverage and did everything different from then on. I took small steps and before long, I was a successful business owner with self-confidence and time to be with my children. Sometimes you have to be fierce and push through your fears and obstacles that come your way. Once I took action toward my dreams, opportunities just popped out of the woodwork, that’s when I knew I was on track. Take notice when you experience coincidences at every turn; that’s when you know that you’re doing the right thing.