"Look Beyond the Immediate"

I received a postcard recently that said, "Look beyond the immediate."

I actually had to tilt the card to just the right angle to see the words.

What a great little phrase!  Isn't the ability to see past where we are

the key to moving forward?

Recently, my husband Burke and I decided to take a day trip to the

beach.  After experiencing great frustration working at a job that's not

his true passion, he desperately needed to refuel.  The change of scenery

and chance to breathe in the salty ocean air did us both a world of good.

On the drive up to the beach, I was in prime "coaching" mode.  Since helping

others find and follow their passion brings me a joy beyond words, I was excited

to help him determine how to make that happen!  Besides, what else are you going

to do on a road trip?  I had him cornered.  There was no escape.    

From an outside perspective, it was easy to see all the possibilities for him.  I was 

getting clear guidance and the more we talked about it, the more excited he got.

By the time we reached the beach, he had a clear picture of what he wanted and

the steps to get there. 

Had we not taken the time to get away, he would have gone through another week

of total dread.  Once he was able to see clearly what direction to take, he no

longer felt trapped.  There is nothing worse than being stuck in a job that's not your

true passion, but having no idea how to get "unstuck."

Burke returned from our trip filled with renewed hope about the future and ready to

make it happen.  It is much easier to handle your current job, even if it's not your

passion, if you have something exciting to look forward to. 

My hope in sharing this is that you will begin to see beyond the immediate.  Where

you are is only temporary.  Keep your focus on where you are going.  Take the 

time to get away (even if it is only for a day!) so that you can have a fresh perspective. 

There is no time like the present to start setting yourself free!!