The Power to change...

The moment you accept responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you gain the power to change anything in your life.

— Hal Elrod (Hall of Fame business achiever, ultra-marathon runner, multiple #1 bestselling author, hip-hop recording artist and international keynote/motivational speaker).

I first learned about this concept from a coach of mine years ago. I have to admit I didn’t get it right away. I felt frustrated and stuck in some aspects of my life and felt these things were well outside of my control. I couldn’t change where I was born, who my parents were, our financial status. A paradigm shift did happen however, and I began to understand how my thoughts and perspective affected my choices and outcomes. Hal Elrod’s Youtube Keynote addresses are very inspiring and outline the 5 minute rule. He says “It’s okay to be negative for 5 minutes and that’s it. Can’t change it. There’s no value in dwelling on something that’s out of our control, which includes everything that has ever happened to us.” He says if we allow our negativity to continue, it is our resistance that causes the pain. I’ve heard about resistance to change, but Elrod’s personal stories manage to simplify the concept. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl