I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning 1:21 am to finish a book. I am so impressed – I have read 4 books in the past 3 weeks. The book I just finished was called “A Time to Dance” by Karen Kingsbury. I am relatively new to the Christian Fiction genre -this is the second book I read by this author. She is a phenomenal writer and her messages and style are so profound I could easily see everything play out like a movie. Do you have any favorite authors that capture your attention making you feel that you are an extra on the set of a movie?

Did you know that an eagle wiill fly above a storm to a higher height? In her book, the character Kade writes a special report about eagles. I learned that the eagle is the only bird that does not “fly away” from trouble. The eagle learns to use the storms of life to reach higher heights. Have you ever noticed how much stronger and even more confident you are after you have risen above an adversity? Yes, depending on your perspective. Do you rise to the challenge or do you try to “fly away” hoping that everything will go away? What you chose to fly away from will still be here when you get back, whether that be a damaged relationship, unpaid bills, or cluttered home. Sometimes it may be the same and other times the circumstances it may have gotten worse because you did not tend to the matter at hand.

Once I asked a colleague what her most prized possession was, she stated a simple eagle feather given to her as a gift. As I read “A Time to Dance”, I realized what  an honour my colleague was bestowed and recognized with a feather of an eagle. Eagles symbolize strength, courage, bravery, and dedication. I know when adversity strikes in whatever size it comes – it can knock you off your feet, change the course of your business and even your life.  

Rise to the challenge and soar like an eagle by:

• View your challenges as temporary. The saying , “And this too shall pass” rings true. Time can heal many things.
• Look for the opportunity or “silver lining” on the cloud. With every adversity or challenge lies an opportunity or gift to be unwrapped by you.
• Seek guidance or help when you need it. If you feel that you have fallen off course, find a mentor who can help you get on track. This should be someone who has done what you wish to do.
• Discover how you can share your lesson with others. You may write a book, short story, or create a video to share your learning with others. You can also develop a keynote and start sharing your message with the world!
• Step into your new role or dream and create a momentum fueled by your desire to go after your dreams and goals.

Remember someone out there in the world is waiting to hear your message! Life will offer challenges to test you to see how badly you want what you say what you want. Are you ready to take action and soar with the eagles? Go get it!