Life Coaching: Happiness, Fulfillment, Potential and Greatness: What to Pack for the Journey

by Valerie Fink Sierra, a graduate of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts' Life Coaching program.

Life has finally worn you out. It is time for a little vacation; away from all the stress, challenges, heartaches, conflicts, disappointments and overall disarray of your life. The decision is made and it’s time to journey towards your desired destination of happiness, fulfillment, potential and greatness. The destination is solidly decided and you prepare to leave as soon as you are packed. Now, what does one take for such a journey?

Think about the times you started out seeking Happiness. Did you travel light or pack heavy sorrows hanging in the recesses of your heart? We’re not talking memories here, but unresolved issues of anger, resentment, un-forgiveness. There’s so many to pick from, they all fit so well, it’s hard to leave any of them behind. Instead begin with humor and laughter that’s been unworn for many months now. Next, take along a neutral outfit of non-judgment that goes with anything and works no matter what. Then there’s the classic that fits so well, you always look great in it, and can be worn for any occasion…a smile. There you have it. All you need for the journey to Happiness.

Next let’s pack for Fulfillment. Please, leave out ‘what if’s’ and ‘can’t do’s’. There are too many to consider bringing along.  Not even one will do. Delve deep into the depths of your forgotten successes and accomplishments. You know the one’s; like the time you got your driver’s license or learned to swim in the deep end. Take along joy, elation, and enthusiasm as they can be mixed and matched for any occasion on the journey to Fulfillment.

Now for the grand finale of the journey: Potential and Greatness. The first thing that always attempts to be squeezed in is expectations. There is zero room for expectations of others or those self-imposed ones. The coordinating piece: limitations gets left behind, as well. Time to dig way deep and pull out the vital essentials you tossed away when giving up and never trying again. It’s the ones that were frowned upon when you wore them and you didn’t quite believe what was right, so went along with what everyone else was doing. The complementary pieces: trust and faith in self; are a must to take along. They are wrinkle free, water proof, stain proof and can be worn under everything else packed for this journey. 

The key to getting where you want to go with ease and enjoyment is not about what was your life. It is about what you want as your life. It is about always having the basics, leaving room for the many new ‘trinkets’ to be collected along the way. The  souvenirs such as valuable lessons and experiences worthy of collecting and saving. Ones that don’t take up a lot of room or weigh you down. WOW moments such as pure enjoyment and laughter, great stories to share, touching others lives or making a difference in the world. Simply put: when traveling to Destinations of Happiness, Fulfillment, Potential and Greatness, pack smart, pack light, wear your smile, leave plenty of room for new WOW moments and let the journey begin.