HEALTHY LIVING FOR THE SOUL

We Have Purpose Together

It’s fascinating how a randomly chosen affirmation can align with where I am in the moment. Today I selected this one, “Everyone in my life has something to teach me. We have a purpose in being together.” After celebrating my birthday, I reflected over the cards and birthday wishes I received. Much gratitude and joy rose in my heart for all the lovely people who have crossed my life path. Some appear for short periods and dance around on the periphery; others engagein a more long-term role. Each person is a gift of light. Like a flower blossom, some bloom for a long time while others share their beauty for only a brief moment in time.

Affirmations and journaling play a big part in my healthy living and allowing serendipity in my life. Here’s an example. While journaling one morning, I wrote about my desire to find a bird bath for my garden. I preferred a recycled one; so I took myself thrift shopping in a nearby town. After an unsuccessful search, I drove back to meet a client at a coffee shop. She introduced me to her friend. I shared with both my morning search for a bird bath. The new acquaintance said, “I may have what you are looking for, its heavy and needs resurfacing.” The bird bath turned out to be exactly what I wanted. It fits perfectly in my shabby chic, eclectic garden. This person entered my life and left joy in her path. Was it a serendipitous meeting or fate?

Recently I had a new friend offer to help me prepare for company by thoroughly cleaning my front porch. In record time, my porch was not only clean, the ceiling and trim

were painted too! She also called in her sister who put her artistic talents forward to create a beautiful mural on my back patio. Sometimes happiness comes from saying yes to serendipity, the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

“Everyone in my life has something to teach me. We have a purpose in being together.”

Why not reflect on the people in your life? Make a list. Write down how you met and the gift that this person bestowed upon you with their presence.Sometimes our lessons have been painful and teach us how to set boundaries. This list does not have to be shared; it can be shredded or burned. Enjoy the process and remember; lists can lead to stories. Maybe there is something more to process about that connection or relationship. Is it time to reconnect? Or let go? Forgiveness may become part of this activity too. Holding on to old grievances does not benefit either person. Writing down our thoughts can help us gain perspective.

In your search of healthy living for your soul, keep your eyes and heart open for the gift of serendipity from others. Everyone comes into our lives for reason.

I would love to hear from you, keep in touch Cheryl@ CherylFloyd.com.

Cheryl Floyd, Speaker/Storyteller and Heal your Life® Coach. Cheryl Floyd is a graduate of East Tennessee State University’s Master Storytelling program Her career includes over thirty years in education, publishing, life coaching, public speaking, and storytelling. www.cherylfloyd.com