Goals-Unexpected Rewards

Pssst, friend, I have a deal for you.

What if I offered you a more intimate, a more loving, a more deeply connected relationship with your spouse which will last the length of your time together? A relationship where you both understand the other with more compassionate and sensitivity than ever before? Where, literally, you are able for once to walk a day in each other's shoes?

Interested?

What if, in return, I asked you for 6 weeks of your life where you will work like a dog, have several major melt-downs, terrific highs, terrible lows, be totally exhausted, completely exhilarated, that you'll travel thousands of miles in 1 day to present yourself under trying circumstances for professional reasons? That you'll reach for the stars and fail?
Twice.

What???!!! You want to counter-offer? You don't negotiate with me!!!

Sigh.
Such silly humans.

Ok, to sweeten the pot a little, in addition to the improvements in your relationship, I'll throw in that you'll feel more love and support from your family and friends than you could ever have imagined, that you'll become aware of previously hidden strengths like enormous courage, talent, focus and determination, that several new important professional colleagues will enter your life, that future fabulous professional opportunities await you as a result of your experiences, that you will come to be astounded and awed by the sheer audacity and bravado you displayed as a result of these 6 weeks, that the impact of what you have accomplished will be felt in your life for years to come.

Oh, I have to tell you that you will feel pretty crappy and lousy for a time. Kind of beaten up emotionally. And that you'll have to tell all your family and friends that you failed (well, didn't achieve that results you wanted-I don't believe in failure). That in telling your story to your loved ones, you'll experience the disappointment and hurt all over again. I know, sort of sucks.

But soon you'll start to feel better and begin to enjoy these unexpected rewards I'm offering you. Initially, though, it might feel like having the flu. Sorry, it's part of the deal. You know, truth in advertising and all.

Interested now?

What, STILL NEGOTIATING????!!!

Oh, you want to know why I'm making you this offer?

Because the rewards from goals can end up being quite different and sometimes sweeter than those results you said you wanted. Because the destination at the end of the journey can end up in a vastly different place (sometimes more beautiful) than where you said you wanted to go. Because I believe in you. Because you are an incredible spirit and I want you to truly see yourself. No, truly, truly see yourself. The way I see you. Because I want you to open your mind and see that impossible is nothing. Accept that you can find positive energy in any situation and often extraordinary kindness and generosity if you would open your door and welcome them in. Because I want you to understand that trite remark "the universe works in mysterious ways". Because I do work in mysterious ways. Because I love you. And want you to own your power.

Deal or no deal?
No using any lifelines-oh my gosh!
Decide.

Oh, by the way, that lady in Texas who wants to lose 30lbs?
Tell her I have a little adventure in store for her too if she's interested.

Your friend,

The universe
PS: This is what goals are for: the unexpected rewards of the journey, not the results.
Love you much.