Hey there, it's Vicki. I want to dive deep into the power of choice in this episode. It wasn't initially on my ta-da list, but sometimes life takes us on unexpected detours.  As I ran a quick errand this morning, I couldn't help but notice the gray skies outside (you can catch this on YouTube if you want to see my truth). New England had been blessing us with perfect weather lately, but today was a bit dull. I had plans to mow the lawn, but instead, I get to spend this time with you, and that's a choice I'm happy to make. Today, I'll explore the concept of choice, especially when life throws us curveballs like unexpected job losses or health issues.  We may not choose the circumstances, but we can always choose our perspective.  I share my personal experience of choosing how to navigate my late husband's illness and passing, opting for a path of grace and empowerment rather than victimhood. Phew, that was hard.  I delve into the power of perspective, emphasizing that we're in charge of how we see the world. It took me some time to understand this fully, especially coming from a background of people-pleasing and emotional suppression. But once I grasped the concept of choice, I realized it was hard to return to old patterns, and I didn't want to anyway. Choosing how we respond to situations, rather than being passive victims, reduces suffering and allows us to see life through the lens of empowerment. It's not about ignoring emotions but acknowledging them and deciding how long we allow them to affect us. I also touch on the importance of boundaries, explaining how activating choice in our lives can help us set and maintain healthy boundaries. This enhances authenticity and deepens our connection with the natural flow of life. Balancing external expectations is another challenge when we embrace a choice-driven life. We can't please everyone, and that's okay. I share personal experiences of resisting external expectations and explain how making conscious choices allows us to stay true to ourselves. Again, it's hard sometimes.  I encourage starting small when embracing choices in our lives. It's like muscle strengthening; you begin with manageable weights because those three-pounders can get heavy!  Whether it's choosing a healthier lunch or embracing water as a daily habit, these micro-movements matter and pave the way for more significant changes. Remember, choices don't have to be overwhelming; they can be exciting and liberating. We can always adjust and refine our choices as we go along.  So, if you've been pondering some changes or feeling overwhelmed by choices, this episode is for you. Let's celebrate the power of choice together.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro 00:41 - How Choice Affect Our Lives 05:54 - The Power of Perspective 10:52 - Activate Choice to Creat Boundaries 15:35 - Balance External Expectations. 25:10 - Create a Lifestyle That Aligns With You 30:48 - Wisdom Wednesday 31:37 - Micro Movements Matter 35:14 - Making the Wrong Choices 38:16 - Realistic Expectations 43:24 - Exercise

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