Karma or Coincidence
Over this last weekend I had a speaking engagement at a prominent seminar for Real Estate Professionals. I was so excited when I left for the event and as usual there was a lot of preparation for the event and then of course travel preparation.
When I leave for these events it’s amazing because I am doing what I love. I have genuine passion for impacting people and it just feels good. Plus there’s a sense of the good energy out to the universe that I strive for every day. My hope is that with all the effort and energy in that at least one person leaves with the good stuff, the plan, the passion for their work that will pay it forward to them and their families long into the future.
My main part of the event was near the late/middle part of the second day. I showed up that morning ready to go then went to lunch. While at lunch my car was towed in an area that it was not supposed to be towed in. Not only that but it cost $352 to get it back. I have never had my car towed before so at first I thought it was stolen. When I found out it was towed I was less angry then I was in a sense of disbelief. It was amazing how many thoughts came into my mind about all the times things like this had happened. The thoughts just kept coming not so much making that present moment worse, but made me question some things.
I started to ask myself, for a moment, if I was on the wrong path. I mean the whole trip was for good. I couldn’t imagine that would be the case. So in usual form I started to look for an explanation. There had to be some other reason.
I started to think about how doing the event was a choice. If not down there I probably would not have gotten my car towed, but I also would not be there to impact anyone. Then I thought about how little this was compared to the many things that could happen to me. Immediately it started to appear better. I then realized that going there in the first place is a tremendous gift. How much I enjoy it even though there is work involved, how valuable and interesting my new relationships will be with these people. All of the lingering good will out-last this little event and in the future will I really remember the situation?
I think sometimes when you put yourself out there the universe tests you out a little. I think it’s important as you grow into your passion and make the most out of it the universe wants to make sure you have grown enough to handle the next wave of good stuff you are about to embark on. Even though it does not feel super good at the time, today I felt great. I knew I had no choice in what did happen and that I have to spend my time and energy on what I can control.
T. Harv Eker, Author of “The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” told a story about a little boy who asked his dad for an ice cream cone. The dad told the boy he could have one scoop of whatever he wanted. When the little boy got his ice cream he dropped the cone accidentally while leaving the ice cream parlor. The boy was upset and asked his dad if he could get another cone. When his dad agreed the boy then asked his dad if this time he could have two scoops. His dad got down on one knee and told the little boy that once he could prove he could handle the one scoop that he would be ready for the second one.
The more I thought about it the more it sounded more like coincidence. It is not a part of me to feel like the universe is intentionally doing me wrong but there are times your thoughts can be dangerous. That’s why I am so intentional about managing myself. I knew once I picked up my car I was going back to finish the event. I was set on proving to the universe that I’m ready for the second scoop. And the results, as planned, were amazing! Is there an event in your life where you set out to do good and come across a challenge that sent you sideways a little? If so I would love to hear how you processed it and pushed through. Thanks for reading!
