Purposed Occurrences

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According to the Merriam Webster dictionary coincidence is defined as “the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection.” Coincidences do not exist because all life has a purpose, therefore the connection is real for that appointed time and place in your life. The opportunity manifested itself and for the first time maybe you saw it or maybe it also shown itself before and you did not act on it. Another missed opportunity can be from your pain and how it can impact those around you. Either way the event occurred just as it should and your perception of it in that precise moment determines the ultimate outcome of the experience.

There are no accidents in life. Our behaviors, experiences, thought patterns, and personality continuously contribute to the management of our lives. It’s funny when things go right we are overwhelmed with joy and happy to take credit. However, when things go wrong we forget about our personal accountability in the situation or forget to think about how our experience can help someone else.  In all things, good or bad, expected or unexpected, there is something that occurs that can act as a change agent for those around us.  There is freedom in our joy and pain; a purpose beyond our limited comprehension to help mankind. Our experiences are a vessel for others to learn and grow, along with fulfilling a quest for self-healing.

A wonderful, courageous friend of mine does not let anyone forget that there is a purpose for their life and everything that happens in it. My first blog is dedicated to Addriana Montalvo, CEO of Purposed Steps and author of Shoes for Yana.  She is an amazing, powerful woman that has pushed me off the ledge.  The ledge of fear and restriction that developed from my life experiences.  For many years I have struggled with my place, my worth, and my freedom, but I never doubted my purpose.  Addriana gave me the opportunity to see myself in a different light. Her subtle words and attentive listening pushed me into a place that I have been trying to go for years, walking in my purposed steps.  

In your life people will come and go. Some stay for a season and others a lifetime.  Regardless of the reason, the role they play in your life and their contributions to your experience has a purpose. It is not a coincidence!  It does not matter what they brought to the table. What matters is what worth are you assigning to these individuals?  You must sharpen your evaluation skills and look for growth opportunity in all things. Do you have enough courage to embrace a disheartening situation the same way you would embrace a positive one to seek personal fulfillment and growth?  Do not settle for a coincidence, but rather live in acceptance of life and its’ possibilities through the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    “Coincidence is God's way of being anonymous.” - Laura Pedersen, Best Bet

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