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by Ruthie Lewis
\nWe\u2019ve been amazed once again by Olympic athletes and are reminded of the impact of coaches and how they zero in on changes needed for ultimate success; but coaching isn\u2019t just for athletes any more. Life Coaching is now widely taken advantage of by many, from CEO\u2019s to college students.<\/p>\n

The path leading me to become a Life Coach was a treacherous one that – in the end – shone brightly with truth, revealing that the sand between my toes, like a sand granule in an oyster, was turning my life to pearls; the threatening darkness, like coal being polished and cut into brilliant diamonds.<\/p>\n

I could see: Our brilliant inner light is the Glory of God, entrusted to us to illuminate the world. I was appalled how I\u2019d sacrificed it under false beliefs and have tos \/ supposed tos that trapped me \u2013 like the light of a firefly trapped in a jar, dimming, when it should be flying free, lighting up the sky.<\/p>\n

Whether you ever take advantage of life coaching or not, making life changes is about believing you have a choice to do so. I call it learning to dance with life.<\/p>\n

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We all share a dilemma: Our deep longing for a full life seems very inconsistent with the life we find around us.
\n<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/a>So, ask yourself: Why has my life become what it is today? Have you wondered, “Where is God in all this?”
\n\u2022 Are you living your fullest life?
\n\u2022 If asked what your passions were as a child, would you know now what they were?
\n\u2022 Do you feel your life will never be anything different than it is now?
\n\u2022 Do you wonder why other people seem to accomplish things in life and yours feels like a treadmill?
\n\u2022 Are your marriage, relationships and career where you desire them to be?<\/p>\n

Would you be shocked to learn that 80% of people on anti-depressants between 35-60 are women? Is it any wonder when you consider the answers to the questions above; when you consider the fact that women are compelled to sacrifice themselves for their family, to make their own passions the lowest priority \u2013 believing it\u2019s all noble and even godly? None of it has anything to do with how deeply she loves. There\u2019s a reason we\u2019re instructed to put the oxygen mask on ourselves first. You\u2019re no good to anyone if you die.<\/p>\n

Most of you have heard the phrase \u201cLife on Purpose\u201d and have probably asked, “What does that really mean?”
\nI like to describe it as mindfulness of the moment \u2013 think about what you\u2019re thinking about.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve also probably heard the phrase “Life Happens.” Do you believe that? Or do you want to make every thought and action count toward your best life? Of course, there are difficult, unpleasant, even tragic circumstances we have no control over. But what about all that we do have choice over? While we don\u2019t have control over some circumstances, we do have choice in how we perceive, deal with and get through them.<\/p>\n

The Secret<\/strong>
\nThe abundant life God promises is thought to be a mysterious secret because so few tap into it, but it is no secret and was God\u2019s original intent for you. THE SECRET is seeing our choices when \u201cLife Happens.\u201d God\u2019s gift of free choice = ABUNDANCE.<\/p>\n

I Can Only Imagine<\/strong>
\nThat\u2019s what many say about the life we really want, the life where your dreams become reality. But imagine a world where anything less than Abundant Life was simply not tolerated; a life not just for the \u201clucky,” not maybe someday if God blesses me; not reserved for heaven. Imagine living your passion and purpose by choice. One of the biggest lies we believe is: If I love God enough, pray enough, do enough good things, then I\u2019ll be blessed. That lie will kill you!<\/p>\n

How sad to reach the end of your journey and discover you’ve left your heart behind.<\/p>\n

What would your life look like if you celebrated your inner light and purposefully lived your heart, instead of denying your passions \u2013 who you are, believing you\u2019re sacrificing self?<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s talk about those things in your life you wish were different but don\u2019t see you have any power to change.<\/p>\n

Don’t Forget:<\/strong>
\nYour purpose is your power.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>“Let your glow show!” is the bedrock for everything Ruthie Lewis writes and speaks about. She is an author, speaker & life coach.
\nWhen gut-wrenching circumstances shook her from a life of have-to \/ supposed-to, her only lifeline was to reconnect to her inner light. Then, her worst nightmare left her buried under an avalanche of inconceivable darkness. After excavating the tiniest spark from the rubble, Ruthie\u2019s passion to write and lead others to live their inner light is not only miraculous, it\u2019s contagious, its flame brighter than any firefly\u2019s glow!
\nRuthie resides in Edmond, OK and is the mother of two amazing grown sons and a daughter who was a life-long dancer and brought light into the lives of everyone who knew her. She now dances with Jesus.
\nFireflies<\/em> is set for official release on Sept. 11. Until then, you can get your pre-release autographed copy on her website: www.RuthieLewis.com<\/a>.
\nRuthie would love to hear from you. Contact her to share your story, how Fireflies<\/em> has impacted your life, and for speaking. She can be contacted at her website, Ruthie Lewis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photos Courtesy of:
\nMarek Bernat<\/a> and Glenda Otero<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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