Worthy of Miracles

“You are worth the miracle. You are worth your dreams coming true. You are worth a new opportunity, a new door, another chance, a sudden windfall, or an unexpected manifestation. It happens every day. It’s in the wings right now. Lift the veil. Bring it on. Today, I remember that I am worthy of miracles. They are in the wings right now.” Tama Kieves, A Year Without Fear

The thing about writing is you simply have to do it. Inspiration doesn’t always strike when I sit down, but if I don’t sit down and type, then nothing comes. So here I sit, committed to this thirty minutes of writing three times a week.

The above quote is from an incredible book with daily doses of inspiration and motivation. The passage today is beautiful. It’s a reminder I need daily. I am worthy of greatness. So are you.

I’ve been thinking so much about the words that unfolded last time I wrote. The desire on my heart to uplift more women. I know it is what I’m being called to do, but the form is illusive at the moment. Is business coaching where I should go? That limits me to helping women start and/or grow a business. What about the women who don’t WANT to run a business? What about the women who want to take control of their health or their emotions (ha, says the woman who is still a massive work in progress on that one) or the woman who is overwhelmed and simply wants to breathe easier each day and find a more peaceful way of living. Is health coaching the answer? Life coaching? Nutritionist? Go back to school for psychology?

Let’s unfold these options:

Business mentor/coach: I feel like this would be a good fit because it truly lights up my soul to see someone have an idea and ACT on it. I talked to my friend Amanda during the early stages of her business Gotcha Mama. I vividly remember walking through DSW while on the phone with her. We were tossing ideas back and forth and she was confident in her desire to help moms, but she was questioning if this would work. Being able to be the one to speak the truth that she was on the right path and to encourage her to truly BELIEVE IN HERSELF was so powerful. She’s the first person who ever suggested I start business coaching. I have her to thank for this idea. So a huge part of me thinks that it would be so much fun to help women start and/or grow their businesses and be involved as a sounding board in all aspects of that. But do I have the knowledge base for it? Are the skills I’ve gained from my own business transferable to other, non-direct sales businesses? I’m thinking I could surely figure things out as I go and acquire whatever skills I don’t currently have. Sort of, learn as you go.

Health coach: So as much as I want to cheer-lead women in leading healthy lives, I think this is just too broad and there are too many health coaches out there already rocking it. I hope my health posts inspire others to move their body and put their health as a priority but I don’t think I want to start leading groups or anything like that. Now becoming certified as a yoga instructor is something on my bucket list but that’s more for my own well being and not something as a career path.

Life coach: What is a life coach anyway? And who the hell is qualified to be one? I mean, I’m certain I could go online and get some certification that would lend itself to this type of work, but I don’t even know what it all means. I guess I should do some research on this. It does seem like it’d be a good fit for being able to help in ALL aspects of someone’s life. Business, relationship, self confidence, health, nutrition. Hmmm, maybe this could be it. But is it too broad? Is having a niche the way to go? I suppose I could create a niche for myself in the life coaching sphere. Something like: Radiate the fuck out of your life with Ryan! Yea, that’ll take of - ha.

Nutritionist: so this one does get me all jazzed. But the thing holding me back here is that I don’t think there’s one sized fits all approach to nutrition that works for everyone. And I’m still figuring out what food fuels MY body the best, so I don’t think I’m in a position to help others, yet. I have been eyeing the Integrative Nutrition program which is a nutrition health coaching program, so maybe that is something to pursue seriously. But my gut tells me this isn’t it.

Psychologist/Psychiatrist: School time? I don’t think so. I have looked into this but at this point in time I’m not up for it. But I do wonder why people choose a health coach over a licensed therapist?!

What am I missing? There are likely other career paths I can take that would allow me to work with women. Teaching college has been something I’ve always thought would be amazing, but not sure what that class description would fall under…

I think I’m now more confused that when I started, but I’m going to believe the words of Tama Kieves and know that I am worthy of miracles. A new opportunity is on the wings. Right now. I’m ready to manifest the shit out of it. Let’s go.