Embracing My Journey ~ Living with passion & purpose!

Although I attended my first personal development seminar in 9^th grade and have been on “The Path” ever since, it has not been an easy road.  I spent a majority of my life “collecting” knowledge and becoming an expert in what to do.  That said, my life was filled with many challenges – from issues with food – to relationships – to money challenges – et cetera.  I was stressed out, had a hard time relaxing, felt as if something was missing, and had little, if any, sense of calm and peace of mind.  No matter what I learned, I kept searching for the magical key that would make everything all right and give me the happiness and peace of mind for which I yearned.

One would think that with knowing so much at a young age, my life would have been filled with ease and abundance, but that was so not the case.  While I may have had the “answers,” something was definitely missing.  Then, it dawned on me … Knowledge is not power: Applied knowledge is power!  I realized that in order to live the life of my dreams and fulfill my heart’s desires, I needed to give up my perfectionist ways, have compassion for myself and simply take action.

I also learned that outer experience is a reflection of inner reality and that in order to be happy and achieve true success, I needed to get my inner world in order while focusing on the external / physical plane.

In addition to taking action on my goals, I also started taking time out to enjoy life.  At first, relaxing was actually quite difficult.  I began meditating and praying – slowing down – and learning to listen to the voice within.

Combining release techniques, visualization, affirmations and meditation with practical, “real world” action steps proved to be very powerful.  I also learned the importance of embracing my feminine characteristics, honoring my feelings and stating my authentic truth.

By working on all levels (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), I was not only able to accomplish the things that were important to me, I was also able to experience peace of mind, happiness, and true contentment – regardless of what I achieved.

I truly believe that we are the creators of our life and, each day, we have the opportunity to design the life we want to live.  Sure, things may not turn out as we planned and we must be flexible, but we also have more power than we often realize.  To me, it’s not just about accomplishing the goal.  Rather, it’s the person you become along the way, the people you meet, the experiences you have, and the unexpected opportunities and surprises that present themselves on the journey.  That’s what makes the experience truly exciting.

I often tell my clients that the best things that have happened to me haven’t been on my goal list.  However, had I not been pursuing those goals, I wouldn’t have become the person who could attract those other opportunities and / or I wouldn’t have met the people that changed my life.  It’s a catch-22.  The whole process of achieving one’s goal is exciting, scary at times, exhilarating and everything-in-between.  One thing is for sure … Life is short and precious, and pursuing one’s dreams is worth the risk.  No matter what happens, you win!

I have worked incredibly hard to get to where I am today.  I am committed and determined to live my best life – To become the best version of myself and do / experience as much as possible.  I never want to look back and my life and think, “What if?” or “If only.”

I still have a lot of things I want to achieve on my “Lifetime To Do List,” and each year I set new personal and professional goals.  I do my best to enjoy and accept each day and where I am on my path while also getting excited about what the future holds.

The tag line for my business is “Life Is Too BIG To Play small!” and that’s how I truly feel.  When the day comes for me to leave this world, I want to say I did as much as humanly possible!  Why just survive when you can thrive?  Each day is a gift and can be filled with something magical and life-changing.

Every choice or decision you make, no matter how small, is pivotal in your life’s direction and will impact every choice made thereafter.  YOU are the creator, designer, and author of your own life story.

Always Dream BIG!

Gabrielle Alexis Whitney, M.S.S., M.A.

Peak Performance Coach

www.livingbeyondboundaries.com

Gabrielle Whitney is one of the top Coaches representing the world’s largest personal and financial coaching company.  Her clients regularly double, triple, and even more than quadruple their incomes in less than a year!  They have written books, began living healthier lifestyles, created loving relationships, and one even received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  All the while, they report having much more fun and a lot more free time to pursue their passions and heart’s desires.

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