Why is this happening to me?

Unraveling Life's Mysteries

Some years ago - when I was still a part of corporate life as a 9-5'er, one of my high school friends (from Turkey) shared with us in our WhatsApp group about some workplace drama she was experiencing with her boss. She was on the brink of throwing in the towel, ready to ditch a job she loved just because of one grumpy supervisor. We all chimed in, urging her to pump the brakes and explore other options before bidding "adieu" to a job she rocked.

Amid the sea of advice, one gem from one of my friends who carries an old and wise soul in her hit me like a lightbulb moment. She said: "When stuff like this happens in my life, I like to take a breather and ponder... I try to get to the bottom of the situation. I ask myself: Why did this person waltz into my life? What's the lesson hidden in this mess? If I've been through something like this before, what did I overlook? Maybe, just maybe, if I didn't grasp the lesson the first time, I'm stuck in a rerun until I nail down the real meaning of that experience."

As a more rational and less spiritual person at the time, this really cool approach blew me away. I asked myself: What if all the people and situations we find ourselves stuck with come with lessons we need to learn? What if the way of preventing Groundhog Day is turning every hiccup into a learning opportunity? And is it about turning the spotlight on ourselves and figuring out why we're caught up in this whirlwind instead of pointing fingers at others?

Discovering the Silver Lining: Every Adversity Bears a Gift

"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." — Napoleon Hill

Today, as a seasoned Transformation and Self-Actualization Coach, I don't only believe, but I know that it's the truth. So, I will happily break this down for you.

Life tosses challenges your way. Not to ruin your day but as an invitation to unwrap a gift hidden within the chaos.

If the Universe brings you a giant problem, take it as a cosmic vote of confidence. It's like the Universe saying, "Hey, you got this! You've got the heart muscle to handle it and the creative power to figure it out."

We're here to learn, grow, level up, embrace, lend a hand, and forge ahead. Imagine treating a difficult situation like a puzzle waiting to be solved, approaching it with a cool head instead of riding the emotional rollercoaster of anger or sadness. Wouldn't that make life a tad smoother? What do you think?

So, here is my invitation to you. Next time life throws a curveball your way, maybe take a beat, ponder the deeper meaning, and remember, hidden within the storm is the strength to weather it and the wisdom to uncover the silver lining.

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- On Wednesday, December 6th - my son Ali Dincgor 's birthday, of all days!??), I will be speaking at insteadTALKS 360. So, two big celebrations in one day! My ConverSession is at 1:00 PM EST and the title of my speech is; "Transcending Fear: A Journey to Inner Freedom." I'm honored to share the screen with ? Ruth Rathblott, Leslie Flowers, S. Scott Mason, Zen ?? Benefiel, ma, mba, tlc, and JoAnna Baanana who will bring different topics and perspectives with them! Join us for an exclusive series of 45-minute ConverSessions starting at 8:45 AM EST, with 15-minute breaks in between. Come for the ENTIRE day if you can, or for as many Sessions as you can. Click HERE to register.

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2) Wednesday, December 6 @ 6:30 AM ET - What is Vibration and How Can We Raise Ours?

3) Sunday, December 10 @ 1:00 PM ET - Transforming Pain into Compassion with Tonglen Meditation

4) Wednesday, December 13 - New Moon Meditation for Setting Intentions to Manifest

- On November 30th, I attended as one of the Breakthrough Room Facilitators a mind-blowing event in Toronto that was organized by the super-talented Reggie Waterman and his amazing partners at NEXT TEN . We explored the idea of BEING LIMITLESS and Creating the dream life intentionally in the NEXT TEN years. It was a real success and I am so proud to be a part of this new movement that has so much potential.

- My partner Anne Lewis PCC (ICF) and I are starting a Relationship Fitness Program for Wedding Vendors in January and we are very excited about this new pod. If you are a wedding vendor and would like to be included, please contact me at [email protected] or Anne at [email protected] for more information.

- Did you listen to the latest episode of The Ultimate Coach Podcast? If you haven't, please do so during your Sunday walk or your quiet time sometime this week. You will get so much from the Taking Off The Performance Mask episode where Philippe Bartu had Jeff Munn as his guest.

- Put yourself first, and do something that gives you joy. Today!