I opened my eyes this morning and decided to just roll over
and go back to sleep! I had enjoyed a late night and was
in need of a little more shut eye so I could have a
productive day. About an hour later I went downstairs, got
myself a cup of tea, let the dogs out and when out myself
to enjoy the cool air that was left over from the summer
storms of yesterday. It felt good to just sit and breath.
When my head was clear I took on the morning details and
got in a great workout, fed the dogs, watered the plants,
did some personal development, got cleaned up and sauntered
the long eight foot journey down my hall to my office so I
could start my business day.

It was when I sat in my chair and started going through my
emails that it hit me, I was in charge of my life. I
showed up for me, and because I was willing to show up for
myself I got to enjoy a freedom that none of my neighbors
did. In fact, on the mornings I'm up early there is a
scurry of activity as everyone around me hurries up to go
sit and stare in rush hour traffic. I wave at them as they
drive out of our cul de sac and silently give thanks for
the courage I had to step out of the rat race and into my
life.

I work for myself and I love every second of my life. Wow.
I became so grateful in that moment of recognition that I
almost started to cry. To think that I could sit here late
in the morning and just be starting my day knowing I make
more money then most doing things I'm inspired to do! And
the best part, I help others to achieve this too. I became
grateful to a level at which I'd never known gratitude
before. How lucky was I to live a life like this? Well
maybe not luck, maybe a whole lot of courage and a big leap
of faith, but I did it and everything it took for me to be
right where I am today was so worth it that all I can say
is "thank you" to everything and everyone who helped me to
help myself.

I know now there is nothing I can't do. I can earn seven
figures this year if I truly desire it and that inspires
even more gratitude in me because I know how blessed I am
to have that opportunity. I didn't graduate University or
crack some hidden code, I just had enough of things not
working for me and did something about it. And every day
since I continue to add to my gratitude list because of all
the assistance, support, belief and accomplishments I have
enjoyed. I am surrounded by others who challenge me to be
the best I can be, every day, no excuses and I'm so
thankful for that opportunity because it motivates me to go
for it at a new level every moment.

What's my point? Be thankful for exactly where you are
right now, even if it is at a job or in a place that feels
like it's too small for you any more. Be grateful for that
because it inspires you to action. All it takes is a
different decision to become someone, like me, who gets to
sleep late in the morning and be in charge of their life so
allow yourself to be filled with thanks for every issue you
might have because it will inspire you to make that
decision and you will find yourself actively welcoming
solutions that will open doors of opportunity for you and
it all starts with being thankful.