Remember when you were 5 years old and you could spend hours imagining the possibilities in life? I know I wanted to be a shoemaker, lawyer, and lifetime student all in one year! I’d like for you to take a moment and examine your life right now at the present moment. Have you allowed yourself to become stagnant over time? Has your attitude changed, preventing you from experiencing anything new? Do you find yourself judging situations and saying "no" before you’ve heard the entire story?

My recent move to Miami has brought about significant change in my life. While I’ve always been a fan of change – the kind I can control (ha-ha) – this adventure has been both hilly and rocky. And yet, I am VERY aware that a person's ability to change is tantamount to his or her ability to grow and expand both personally and professionally. Inflexibility is the unwillingness to change. It’s not that you’re not able but that you just simply say “no” to the door that’s being presented to you.

Sometimes you’re presented opportunities to grow at the right moment, but you just don’t see it and don’t realize how ready you are for a change. When I knew that Jim was being transferred and we would be moving, I wasn’t happy. My upside attitude evaporated, and I was crazy-glued to the idea that my life should be exactly like it was.
Then, I started telling myself that this was part of an incredible plan in the Universe. I was on a journey and needed to explore another part of the country to help a broader group of people become upside thinkers.
By proclaiming a resounding “yes” to change, I allowed the unlimited possibilities to appear. And, they’ve been appearing each and every day. Old friends, acquaintances, business relationships, opportunities…it is truly amazing.

So, the next time you are presented with an opportunity to move out of your comfort zone, be it a move across the country or trying something new, say “YES!” with enthusiasm and excitement. Turn off the automatic timer that blocks out anything different and recognize that when you're green you grow, and when you're ripe you rot. It’s that simple.