If You Want To Transform, This Must Happen PART I

There’s no doubt that the hardest changes bring out the best in us, even if it’s forced change. Viktor Frankl, psychologist, writer, and survivor of a Nazi concentration camp, reminds us of how meaningful change can be even when we are forced to do so: “We must never forget that we may also find meaning in life even when confronted with a hopeless situation, when facing a fate that cannot be changed. For what then matters is to bear witness to the uniquely human potential at its best, which is to transform personal tragedy into a triumph, to turn one’s predicament into a human achievement. When we are no longer able to change a situation – just think of an incurable disease such as inoperable cancer – we are challenged to change ourselves.”

As Viktor Frankl says, even reactive change due to dire situations brings out the best in us and can result in a beautiful life transformation. But what about making a proactive change in your life when things aren’t the worst they could be – meaning you’re somewhat healthy, you’re somewhat happy, or you’re somewhat in shape? It’s not so easy to change then. For some, it’s almost as if something in their life has to hit rock bottom and get really bad before they choose to do something about it.

My mission, my philosophy, my life’s purpose, is to empower proactive transformation, that is, changing your life from it being “just okay” and you being “somewhat satisfied,” to experiencing your best life and your best health NOW and for the rest of your days, however many they may be. We’ve all seen someone wait too long and eventually things get so bad that oftentimes there’s no time to turn their life and health around. It breaks my heart when I see this, especially with those I love and care about.

The truth is that if you want to thrive and live the rest of your life happy and in a body that looks, feels, and performs at its best, allowing you to do the things you love to do, it’s not going to be a walk in the park. Because, you see, in order for change to occur, something has to die.

The process of transformation – that is, letting go of what is in order for what could be – is agonizing, overwhelming, and frightening at times. You may have spent the first half of your life doing something one way and realizing that you need a change because it’s not working for you anymore. That’s tough to do. But, if we are to transform into the best version of ourselves, we must be willing to go through the discomfort of change. We must break free of the anchors that weigh us down and overcome a rigid mindset that is not easily persuaded.

Your health and wellness coach in your 50’s

Kim