What is YOUR Story?

Our lives become a bunch of memories that we recall. After it has happened, the memory is all we have.

It's interesting to see how people with shared experiences remember the same experience a little  differently because of their perspective. 

So when someone asks, "Tell me about your life." 

What is your answer? Without holding back, what would you say? What is part of your story?

The story of our lives is where we come from every day. If we believe it is hard, it will be hard. 

If we believe we are blessed, we will find that in our lives.

The truth is that we all have TIMES when it is hard, and TIMES when we are blessed. 

But what we focus on the part of our lives that we WANT to see. So in the photograph, do you see the stunning lights or the black night? Metaphorically, this is how we view our lives.

The eye sees what the mind is looking for!

This is so real you guys! 

For instance, if you tell yourself that you can't remember names very well, when someone tells you their name, your brain filters it out BECAUSE of the thought you have about not being able to remember names. 

Your brain's job is to look for and find evidence to validate your thoughts. 

So what we believe as part of our story really matters. It is what makes up the whole of our lives!

If you'd like to tell a better story, I can help. Check out my Facebook page and book a free session today. https://www.facebook.com/LornaOlsonCoaching

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