What do a recent concussion, losing power at the house for four days, a car accident, losing my voice, and many other minor happenings have in common? A really lucky person. I recently blogged about the research of luck, and how to get lucky yourself. Soon after, I slipped and hit my head so hard on a car door mirror, that I had a concussion. A client emailed me and asked when the locusts were coming. I laughed. This is no Book of Job.
What’s funny is that if you look at the past six months, I’ve had quite a few inconveniences. But I am still lucky. I feel lucky. And, more interestingly, I realize that many people would use those same life circumstances to have a pity party, and claim that they are UNLUCKY. Just take the concussion for example: Did I love the fact that I had a goose egg on my head, was so exhausted that I had to clear my coaching schedule for a week, and was forced to actually rest? No.
But I took that smack on the head very metaphorically. I should rest more. I move so fast that sometimes I don’t notice where I am going. I got the message. It was actually the best thing that could have happened for me to reconnect with myself and self-care.
Notice what I just did? I retold my past in a way that was empowering for me, instead of wallowing in self-pity ick. Self-care or self-pity? Your choice. And, now, your turn.
Here’s how to turn your ancient history into a good luck charm:
1. Think about a life circumstance that was unwanted and painful.
2. How was that circumstance PERFECT for you at the time?
3. How does that experience and knowledge help you now?
4. What did that eventually lead to that is good and right in your life?
From this place of empowerment in the present moment, you can let your past off the hook, and create a future filled with luck. It’s not just for the Irish. Happy St. Patty’s Day.
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