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Tuesday Inspiration - 27 October 2009
by Catherine Newton
Are Challenges an Opportunity for a Breakthrough?
 I have always known that having an unshakeable belief in a positive outcome has stood me well. You know that deep sense of realising that you are looked after in life and that the Universe is here to help you succeed? That you’ll get the answers you need and the signs to support you along the way?
That’s not to say that there aren’t going to be challenges along the way. I’d be lying if I told you that there weren’t. But the key here is how you handle these challenges.....
When the first little obstacle, delay or challenge pops up, I often hear others say “This must be a sign I’m not supposed to do….” or “It’s all too hard!"
Look at it this way: if you saw a stunning piece of art on sale for 50% off, would you let the fact that you’d seen it in someone else's wall stop you from snapping up that same beautiful creation? Of course not!
Actually, a challenge is NOT the Universe “telling” you you’re not supposed to stay the course. Nor is it telling you it “isn’t meant to be.” Or that “things aren’t going to work out.”
If you’re serious about achieving a life of success: money, freedom, happiness then let me share with you 3 ways to handle those moments when it feels like your plans are being threatened.
1. Realise Fears Will Come Up
The moment you make a decision it’s likely fears will arise, trying to “convince” you that you’re better off staying as-is, even though as-is clearly isn’t what you want.
Gently remind yourself that staying in fear will not serve you or your outcome. This is the moment to trust the wisdom of your initial decision. Do that and you’ll reconnect yourself to the power of your Divine Source that helped you make that decision in the first place.
2. See Every Obstacle or Challenge As An Opportunity For A Breakthrough
Once you make a decision to do something powerful to change your life, such as joining a group or attending Seminar, it’s not uncommon to have a challenge come up. What I do in this situation is use my unshakeable belief to help me quickly create solutions, thus negating the power of the challenge to take me off course. What I DON’T do is let those challenges change my mind.
3. Ask For Help Rather Than Giving Up
If you feel like your back is up against the wall, you have done everything you think you can, rather than give up; this is the time to reach out. When you do this you open yourself up to possibilities. You are not only letting the Universe know you need help and guidance, you are asking those around you for it. You might ask a family member, a dear friend, a Coach or even your Divine Source, or your Angels. Just remember you are not alone. Ask and the answers will come.
Remember, the universe wants you to succeed, but sometimes we first have to see the challenge as an opportunity for growth and then the breakthrough can occur; what a challenge is there for.
Ask every successful person how they got where they are today and they’ll tell you that they didn’t take no for an answer and didn’t let obstacles, challenges or excuses change their mind about something they decided they wanted.
So, my fellow wisdom seeker, the next time you’re tempted to lose faith and say, “it must be a sign” remember that it IS a sign…a sign for you to hold onto your unshakeable belief that all is well, stay faithful to your decision and focus on getting what it is you want. You can succeed and you will!
Love and Blessings
Catherine
 About Catherine NewtonCatherine is a Wealth and Abundance Coach and Law of Attraction Practitioner, as well as being a contributing writer for NZ’s ‘Rainbow News’. Catherine is committed to helping people consciously attract Wealth and Abundance into all areas of their lives. Her success strategies are based on empowering people to spend more time doing what they love and less time 'hunting' for success.
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