From wavering, doubtful, and unsure…to trusting, believing, and expecting the best
“Before entering into a coaching partnership, I felt like a ship wandering aimlessly about at sea – with the idea of a destination, but no coordinates. It wasn’t until I decided to do whatever it took to learn how to change…that I was able to see The Perfect Plan. Just a few months ago I was wistful, wavering, doubtful, unsure, cautious, impulsive, hesitant (just to name a few) – and it depended on my emotional state, whatever it was at the moment. The image was confusing. But after working through the coaching process, I can say with great joy, that, not only do I know my purpose – I have CLAIMED my purpose.
The old ‘me’ had settled for average thinking. I knew better, but without my realizing it, life was painting a grim picture. My faith in God was working to establish my heart but I was fearful of trusting and failed to answer the call.
At the beginning of coaching, I knew it would be important for me to risk sharing my beliefs and my heart. Michelle proved that it was a safe place, and the journey began as I identified the old vs. the new, and began the process of acknowledging facts vs. claiming the truth. I felt strengthened as my faith was stirred and challenged week after week. My trust grew and I took courage that a new image was being painted on the inside and it was only a matter of time before the new picture would be visible.
I am an artist and teacher, so using terms I was familiar with – Michelle and I began to paint a new picture of ‘ME’! As strange as that may seem, I had totally neglected the ability to paint my own life. So, I became the student and Michelle the teacher. She shined light on the subject week after week so I could see missing parts and make corrections.
I told Michelle how much I enjoyed doing demos for my art students and how confident I felt while welding the paint brush, but Michelle demonstrated to me the best life lessons. Through our partnership I began to learn what was missing from my masterpiece. Through consistent actions each week, I became rooted, grounded, and poised for The Best Life. To see permanent change, I knew that every day I had to be consistent in my ‘quiet time’. This one thing has anchored my soul. I practice imagining the Best of God in every way and I no longer see limits on what I can do or where I can go. This IS permanent change for me.
Answering the call to take responsibility for my life has proven to be exhilarating. Little did I know that such peace and joy was on the other side! I am not afraid to trust, to believe, to expect the best. My faith in God is ABSOLUTE now as I celebrate His Love working in me.
This is the essence of what coaching with Michelle has given me. I realized that Michelle could see beyond the ‘stuff’ and celebrate my beauty. When I heard this in her voice and in her words, something very deep within me stirred. I remember a catch in my voice as I held back a sob, but my heart leapt with thanksgiving. Often the people closest to us see more of the other mundane things, but this moment was such a gift of grace for me. Michelle has enabled and assisted me to see the beauty, to celebrate the good, to know the love, and to proclaim the freedom.
Using Michelle’s strengths and gifts, we uncovered mine – and this day we celebrate together a marvelous outcome.” :)
