I was speaking to a frightened someone recently.

She wanted to believe that she could have a particular thing . . .

But past experience showed her that it was impossible.

(So she thought.)

And believing it could be another way –

Well, it was terrifying.

She just didn’t want to put herself through the pain of such disappointment again.

I get it.

I once quit my job, moved to the other side of the world (ALONE), with no employment prospects, no home, no friends . . .

(Just very heavy suitcases that I lugged around town on public transport.)

And a dream.

That shattered as every door slammed in my face.

My conclusion:

“I guess it’s just not meant for me.”

And remembering the heartache of that realization makes my nose tingle as I write this even now.

However, lots of years later, I’ve come to another realization . . .

What if that experience was never about that thing I was desiring?

This new realization flashed as I was speaking to another person recently –

He had tried to start a business in his early 20’s, but nothing ever came of it.

“Maybe having my own business just isn’t meant for me. I guess I just don’t have what it takes.”

My response?

“No way! You TOTALLY have what it takes!”

And it dawned on me.

What if that season was NOT about starting a business at all? The business was merely the catalyst for him to meet the people he met, have the travel experiences he had and develop a hunger for personal development that’s still with him?

Get ready to have your. Mind. Blown.

What if it wasn’t NO, but GROW!

Seriously, this is one of those life-changing moments when the heavens open and you get clarity on what was really going on.

And you have hope that success in that area CAN WILL be yours.

Phew! I got so excited about this topic, I stopped writing and quickly jumped on a Facebook Live.

Inspired action, people. Love it!

That disappointment didn’t mean what you think it meant! Get ready for a powerful shift to encourage you to get back out there and try again. ↓