The Tribune

By Michelle M Miller

Everything that becomes a reality starts with a blueprint of sorts. Be it an aeroplane, a yacht, house, clothing, a business etc. 

This is also true for your life; it is the result of your vision (blueprint) and your efforts to make it happen. Indeed, the results you gain are the output of your input. 

If you have putting in or working with no specific ingredients, then your results will be likewise.

Look at the results in your life. What blueprint are you working with and is it producing the results you desire?

The answer from the vast majority of folks is a resounding no! Even so, they continue in this vain with the same old anyway. 

More often than not, they are unwilling or unable to correct and redirect their life.  

Bottom line is you become what you think about; and you think what you are informed to think, whether you believe that or not. 

The question is where do you get the information that constructs your mindset and or instructs your life? What is your information source?

Too many rely on what somebody said; the ‘somebody said kind’ of information to create his or her reality. This second-, third- and even fourth-hand information offers watered down details. 

It lacks the essential nutrients to build a meaningful, happy life.

It is your life; you are responsible for the ingredients and the design of the blueprint that builds your life. 

Fear-based, negative information keeps you focus on what’s wrong or not working in your life. However, there is more to your life than this; find the courage to focus what’s good and working for you. This way, you strengthen your strengths and you become stronger.

Release the habit of relying on others to set the soundtrack for your life and use your power to compose your own enriching melody; a rhythm that makes you get on your feet.

The main point here is that by outsourcing the design of your blueprint you outsource your power. Don’t get duped into giving someone else power to dictate how your life moves.  

Moreover, deeper still, you are the by-product of the Master’s blueprint – made in his image and likeness. This alone gives you unlimited power and authority to command your life, as you desire it to be.  

Find the courage to recreate your blueprint based on your own designed. The key to getting your blueprint right is to know what you want. If you do not know what you want, you cannot achieve it; knowing is half the battle.  

Ask yourself some bigger questions about who you are and what kind of life you desire to live. You are the architect – you sculpt the design. Focus on enriching details in order to build an enriching life. Be willing to believe in your own power. Get started where you are, take one step at a time and commit to doing the work. 

Plant the life you seek to harvest. If you fail to plant, you fail to harvest. Winning is easy when you are willing to do the work.

From leader to leader, make today the day that you recreate your life be redesigning your blueprint for an enthusiastic, purpose-driven life. 

In so doing, you move one-step closer to living the life that you love.

What do you think? Please send your comments to coaching242@yahoo.com or 429-6770.

• Michelle M Miller is a certified life coach and leadership expert.