When things don't go as planned!

John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.”
 
My plan was to start my brand-new radio show on VoiceAmerica on Monday, November 6th.  This was something way out of my comfort zone.  I worked hard with my producer, Winston Price, to learn how to assemble a meaningful show, talk to guests and create interesting content.  I spent the last 8 weeks focused on getting the show ready.  I was nervous and excited at the same time.
 
Sitting in the studio, headsets on, my guest and business partner, Annie Campbell, sitting across from me, we were ready to go.  And then nothing happened.  Crickets.
 
For some reason, despite the best efforts of two hard working engineers, they could not fix the problem.  The show was not going to happen.  At least tonight.
  
My show, Innovative Mindful Solutions, is focused on how to mindfully approach our thoughts and emotions that may sabotage our businesses and our lives.  I believe that when we rigidly attach ourselves to a specific outcome, not only do we create more suffering for ourselves, but that attachment may keep us from seeing other viable options and possibilities.  Mindfulness allows us to step back, observe the situation and ourselves as it is in THIS moment, not as we would wish it to be. The universe was presenting me a true test of my convictions. Would I practice what I preach or succumb to my disappointment?  I realized I had a choice to make.
 
So, taking a deep breath, I smiled at two very concerned engineers.  And Annie did as well.  I thanked them for their hard work and diligence in trying to fix the problem and get us on the air. I could see the relief on their faces when I told them that I was grateful for their efforts. I knew they were expecting upset or angry. We decided to regroup and try again next week.  I knew it would be ok.
 
And I realized John Lennon was right!
 
So, the do over of Innovative Mindful Solutions will be next Monday, November 13th at 4pm PST/ 7pm EST on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.  Join us and learn ways you can learn how to manage when things don’t go as planned!  

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