You ever have one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong.

One thing after another and you just can’t put your finger on that magical “WHY?”

Today was that day for me. I received disturbing health news from someone close to me, then had a dental appointment that left me with more pain than I anticipated, missed a very important business appointment, and the list goes on. After feeling as though I simply needed to climb into bed and start the day all over again. I had an epiphany and realized what was happening.

As much as we sometimes want to put things out of our head and act as if they aren’t affecting our daily activities, that is usually not possible. We are human and humans are emotional creatures and occasionally the hardened exterior that we wear fiercely is penetrated.

13 years ago today (it was actually Super Bowl Sunday) I became suddenly single and my children lost the father that they treasured more than life itself. Although our lives have gone on and we have had many happy moments since, an event such as this is ALWAYS with you, never to be forgotten.

I discovered that I was having a mental pity party today without even knowing it and in doing so; I was allowing it to derail me from the work that God has chosen me to undertake. I proceeded to do some deep breathing exercises and listened to my ocean sounds while the scent of lavender permeated the air. I picked myself up, got back into my go forth mindset and am ticking off the many “to do” list items that went unattended earlier in the day. Whipping out the caffeine! Yes, I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

I am living proof that LOSS does not equal LOST. Whether it’s loss of spouse, a child, parent, job, etc. You can either allow unexpected events to Define, Destroy or Drive you. I needless to say, chose the latter. With the right mindset, fortitude, faith, professional support when needed and awesome tribe mates, there can be and will be light at the end of the tunnel.

I have without question found my light and I allow my story to be the liberation of others going through the same or similar. ‪#‎getunstuck‬ Because I am human, an excellence, not perfection seeker, my light just didn’t shine as bright today and that’s OK. I am at a place of peace in my life, have overcome multiple obstacles that statistically should have sent me to a place of no return. NOT THIS WOMAN!

Ironically I just received an email tonight from a former co-worker with whom I haven’t had contact with in almost 10 years. He simply wanted to say hello and congratulate me on what I am doing with my life. Amazing!

I am thrilled that I have discovered my purpose and I am passionate about helping other women find theirs as well.

My name is Jacqueline Miller, The “Get Unstuck and Get Empowered” Strategist. How can I help you? ‪