"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us."
Alexander Graham Bell

You've probably heard this quote many times before; maybe you've even spoken these words to a friend or family member.  What I've noticed lately is that the people who are thriving right now -- yes, there are people who are thriving! -- are actually living these words.  Rather than spending time "staring" at the closed doors, they're seeking out the open ones and walking right through them!

In my Abundance Power Hour group this week, we spent time creating a list of the doors we see opening right now, and we came up with an incredibly powerful list!  Out of the 10 themes we came up with, the one I'd like to focus on here is that because of the "slowdown" and "tightening up," we're seeing people become more focused on what's really important to them.  People are spending more time with family and friends, and starting new careers they've always dreamed of.  They're making better decisions for themselves and their families that will continue even when the economy springs back. 

The end result of this raised consciousness will be more authentic people living more authentic lives!  People who have shifted from living a life others think they should live to living their own values, purpose and mission.

How would seeing the open doors help you accomplish your 2009 intentions?

Your Two-Week Action Plan

1. Answer this question:  How much time and energy am I focusing on seeing the open vs. closed doors right now? 
2. List 3 actions you could take to focus more time and energy on looking for the opportunities that are presenting themselves to you right now.
3. Implement at least one of those actions over the next two weeks.
4. Consider keeping an opportunity journal in which you record the many open doors you're now seeing.

Is the upcoming Abundance Power series your open door?

If you'd like help and support seeing and creating abundance in your life, consider one of these two opportunities coming in April and May.

4-Week Abundance 101 series starting April 17th.
8-week Abundance Power Hours series starting May 5^th.  Over half  the "seats" in this one are already spoken for, and I haven't even advertised it yet! 

Act now if you have an interest or questions about either of these opportunities.  Email me at ideallifecoach@msn.com or call me at  1-866-556-4565  if you'd like to enroll or have any questions.

Join me at my free workshop on April 18th!

Workshop:  "Sustaining Your Spirit -- Embracing what 'is' with Energy and Passion!" at the IL Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo  I'd love to see you there!