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What outdated beliefs do you need to change today? What is something that you have long accepted as true that is just not true in reality? Mind shift makes growth possible as new learning comes in. When we are aware of what beliefs are behind our thoughts and actions, we are able to challenge them so that we can move forward and allow ourselves and our relationships to those around us, as well as to the world in general, to adapt and expand and create a better future for all.

Happy 75th birthday to my first mentor on this journey to becoming a more effective and compassionate leader and mindset and performance coach. I feel privileged to have learned from the best and to have traveled with John and his team. Thank you for all your work, John, and for your influence and the example you have set for literally millions of people.

What can seem like a complete loss can also be a new beginning.

This particular church was originally built in 1100, added to in 1391, repaired in 1631, severely damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666, rebuilt over the course of several years, (1668, 1671, steeple and tower added by renowned architect Sir Christopher Wren from 1695-1701), found structurally unsound and torn down in 1871 (except for tower/steeple), rebuilt and opened in 1821, only to be severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. The decision was made to not rebuild the church, as only the tower and steeple and north and south walls remained.

It seemed like the end…However, the City of London turned it into a public garden, opened in 1971, a wonderful place of peace for all who take in its beauty and serenity.

As I paused and reflected on the resiliency and determination of all who had been involved with this particular site, I was reminded that their responses to each difficulty created new beginnings from what might have seemed to be dead ends, opening new chapters for them and others to come. I was reminded of the phrase, “Change is inevitable; growth is optional.” What matters when I’m met with challenges is my response. I want to honor the struggle, be determined to grow through the changes, and set my mind to discover the beginnings in the endings.