Plan B

okay.. last week didn't go quite as I had planned it.. wanted to do a post on Donna's amazing event.. but that will happen later next week.

Yesterday launched a really big workshop for me.. with Junelle Jacobson and i have to say this class. wow. well besides it being one of the biggest classes we have done (content wise there are i believe over 25videos in week one ALONE lol).. it also has been one of the most inspiring for me because just like you I am learning. So last week was crazy busy making sure everything was perfect and ready for that class.. plus catching up.. getting back to over 1400 emails.. ordering hundreds of products that were out of stock for the store... ordering kit club  products, kitting kit club products.. two magazine articles to be written.. doing licencing stuff.. you name it.. it's all on back order if you will and trying to be 'restocked" in my normal daily life. That doesn't include just being a mom.. my religious obligations, being a wife.. doing housework. Catching up on the everyday of normal mom life. I tell you I am spent. I am sure my friends think I am dead for sure! lol..

Anyhow.. a couple of weeks ago a friend of mine sent me this quote she saw posted on facebook. My life has took an unexpected turn over the last month.. and not just in the way of me "working" and deciding what is most important to me.. or my health..  but some other pretty big life struggles... personal life struggles have come into my life. Things I truly thought I would never be going through and yet.. here I am. And it seemed like just not ONE thing happened but a bunch of things all at once. Constantly changing my reality and my perception of what normal is and would should be for me.  I was seriously starting to feel down.. starting to do the "why me".. or "poor me" and how can I go on!!?? lol

and this quote just seriously.. kicked my butt back into reality and what I truly believe.. and that is EVERYTHING happens for a reason and is to build character and in the end makes us stronger and better and more compassionate. So i want to share this simple quote with you today.. and leave you with this thought.. that no matter what.. there is always good in the bad... always a way to look up.. always a way to have the glass half full instead of half empty.. we just need to decide which person we are going to be.

Here is the quote..

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Plan B

Life is all about how you handle Plan B.

Plan A is always my first choice. You know, the one where everything works out to be happily every after. But more often than not, I find myself dealing with the upside-down, inside-out version.  Where nothing goes as it should. It's the point that the real test of my character comes in..

Do I sink, or do I swim?  do I wallow in self pity and play the victim, or simply shift gears and make the best of my situation?  The choice is all mine...

life is all about how you handle Plan B.

(Suzy Toronto)

 

Think about your plan b and how to make the BEST of your situation.. I am challenging you.. and Myself to as well. I know I will be better, stronger and happier for it.

happy Tuesdsay!

Comments

[MelanieJ]

Love it, Christy! 99% of our happiness is determined by the attitude in which we deal with things. Sending a big hug and smile to you :)

[Annette]

Christy! You walk with God! I am in the midst of change and need to embrace Plan B and run with it rather than continuing to argue with not having Plan A. LOL!!!

Thanks sweets for posting this. Funny I happen to be online when this came through.

[Rachel Carlson]

EXACTLY!! My plan B started 11 months ago with some added wrenches thrown in for good measure and let me tell you, little did I know when starting off on plan B was going to take me in the direction that it did. It's not all fun and games, pretty and shiny but plan B will set you on a course to 'clarity' and self-worth and all that goes with it. who knew. HUGE thanks for the reminder, I needed this today!!

[Dawnll]

Such a great quote to put it all in perspective!
Nothing in life is worth anything unless you worked for it...
Plan B is always a new way of looking at things and usually works out.
I always need the reminder thanks for sharing

[donnadowney]

the more plan b's you are faced with in the life, the more opportunities you are given to grow and become who you were truly meant to be...this may sound silly but i truly believe this will make you stronger and more YOU than you have ever been. thinking of you...

[Nolwenn]

There is always a Plan B. And often, it is not as bad that what we tend to think.
I don't share the same religion than yours (complicated story) but I do have faith. And from the almost 27 years I've spent on Earth I noticed that with struggle, with all the "why me"-s, comes a great lesson. Hard one. But still an opportunity to grow and move forward.
Having fibromyalgia, I am learning to accept I need rest. Learning not to stress over everything I used to because my body reacts violently and almost before I even realize the "why".
You are loved by your family and friends and people you don't even know through your art. This is amazing. But love and take care of yourself because we can't do it for you.
Sending you love (and I am happy to be part of the 21 Secrets teachers with you).

[Leslie]

It is sooo nice to know that I am not alone. Our life took a plan b last December...and like you some things happened in my life that I NEVER would have believed...ugly awful things. BUT things are looking up. I went through about 2 months of depression then woke up and said that is enough! Now I am teaching my first free e-course and doing so much better.

Hugs, Christy!!

Leslie
xoxo

[becky voth]

Such a wonderful message! I believe that my life is teetering on the edge of Plan B right now; where some things ARE going the way I want & others seems to be spiraling out of my control. I hope I will have the strength to just "go with it!" Thanks for the inspiration to try!

HUGS! Becky

[Shay Fourney]

Christy, that was a beautiful message. We've only met once, but I know you have strength and courage to embrace Plan B. You've done it before and came out stronger for it. And Lord knows, chic, you have the support group! You're in my prayers. ~Shay (Soulful Artist)

[Vickie Z]

Understand Plan B!!!

[Jen Bell]

You sound like you need help! I wish I could fly out there and do whatever needed doing for you! I believe in what you do and would love to help it move forward in anyway possible!!

[Laurie M]

Just wanted to pop in and say the online class is fabulous...I've already learned a new way of looking at art!! Thanks for putting it together!

[Lori Souter]

Christy,

you have no idea how your timing on this quote is for me. I am going through something that I have to start looking at plan B...OMG! I knew this all along, I needed you to PUSH me!

Thank you....hugs to you..I hope that you are doing better in your plan B!

Lori

[Faith]

HUGS!!!!!!!

[susan lew]

Thanks Christy! I love that quote.

[cathy]

Christy I signed up for you Wild Abandonement class yesterday - is it too late - I have not received any info as yet. Just checking!

[Heather parrish]

Thanks for the kick in the butt - I definately working on plan B!

[Mary u.]

Christy, I too have had to go to my "plan B" a few years ago. There are days when I struggle and forget to tell myself that what I have done is good enough. It sounds like your plate is spilling over right now. Please try to give yourself a break and remember that every day you are and have done enough!

[Regina]

Hi Christy. I know God will protect you and lead you in the right direction.

On another note, I am loving your new class with Junelle. It's amazing how the two of you sound so much alike.

I'm up to the Owls and loving it.

[Wendy]

Thanks for all the things you produce from all your hard work. You are greatly appreciated.

[Dottee O.]

As you get older you will forget that there ever was a PLAN A!! LOL I am who I am because Plan "B" made me BETTER than that other plan ever could or would. Be patient as you see how the struggles of this new path strengthen you...we are all in this together! HUGS

[Larissa Heskett =)]

What a GREAT quote!! =)
I live Plan B almost everyday as I have Ulcerative Colitis and Crhon's Disease, something that is RARE in itself. I struggle everyday with NOT knowing where and how the day will go, but I make a choice each day to get up and go with it NO MATTER what happens and if I have to alter my day/plans than I go with it!! I find it funny, because on the outside I look NORMAL!! =) Its on the inside that I suffer and those who don't know my struggle would NEVER guess that I live the life I live!! It makes me feel good to know that I don't let myself LOOK SICK 24/7 even though 75% of the time I am!! THANKS for sharing and I TRULY BELIEVE in the power of one's self to make their life what it is!! =) Even if that means taking the road less traveled to get there!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

[Sue W]

And I have found that if Plan B doesn't work, there's always Plan C! I hope you life gets to running on a more even keel soon.

I thought you might like to see what I created earlier this week combining some of your great new SheArt line and Dyan Reaveley's Travelling Travis stamp set.
http://sue-thislife.blogspot.com/2012/03/sheart-art-journal.html

[Jayne]

Christy....I'm sorry to read how things are so unsettled in your life right now....been there. The precious thing about Plan B and Plan c and Plan D...is that you will find the silent, warmth courage that's ALWAYS been there...inside of you...it just needed the right plan to be in place in order to manifest itself.
That courage will get you through.
Sending warm prayers and hugzzzzzz your way.....
Thank you for all the inspiration you so generously share that is helping me work my way through my Plan B....in more ways than you know...THANK YOU!!!!