“ME” MondayTM 2-10-2020
When we are little, we might fantasize about the magic of love, when the ideal prince or princess might come into our lives for that fairy tale romance!
When you are not looking, guess what? Sometimes it happens!
About a week and a half ago, I was on my third connecting flight home from a business trip when I had the pleasure of sitting next to a man who had a magical story to tell, a real-life fairy tale!
He was heading home from his own business trip in Louisiana via a detour through my home airport on the southeast coast of Florida where he was meeting his family. After hearing the rest of his story, I was compelled to ask his permission to share it with all of you. With permission and a change of names, here is a summary of his story…
John lived on the west coast in California. He was working for Habitat for Humanity when hurricane Sandy hit the northeastern coast of the US. He was sent to Atlantic City, NJ to help rebuild after the storm.
Jane lived on the southeast coast of Florida when Sandy hit the entire eastern coast of the US, with its greatest impact in NJ and NY. With a big heart, Jane decided to volunteer to go with a group, through Habitat for Humanity, to Atlantic City, NJ to help rebuild.
Coincidence or destiny?
John and Jane arrived in Atlantic City, NJ unknowing of their destined meeting, fully prepared to help those who suffered losses during the hurricane. What they were not prepared for was what they would experience when they met each other. John told me he knew at the moment he saw Jane that she was in his future!
This is where east meets west and love conquers all! Though they had a long-distance courtship initially, they eventually married, reside on the west coast, and now have a beautiful baby! Love can truly conquer all.
Now I want to share what impacted me the most about the love story of John and Jane. This is where love and “ME” MondayTM meet for a different kind of love story.
John had been traveling for work in a new career. His wife and baby were going to visit her family on the east coast while he was away. Out of the love he holds for his family and himself, he scheduled additional flights to escort his wife and child to and from the east coast. He was on the flight with me to go pick them up and bring them home after his business trip! He told me his family means everything to him. I was so honored he shared his story with me; in addition to sharing how he confidently prioritizes his family while prioritizing what is important to himself.
The moral of this love story is love shows up when and where you least expect it and is most complete when you love yourself while loving others!
It’s “ME” MondayTM! With Valentine’s Day coming at the end of this week, show some love in as many ways as possible. Whether you have a Valentine or not, show yourself some love and do something special for yourself today or even better, all week long!
Have you met the best version of yourself yet? Who would you see?
This is your now!
Lynn Lessell CHC, CLC, TCM
The Identity Coach
Certified in Health & Life Transformation
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