Power over Life’s “Pings”

Posted by Kristin Andress on January 11th, 2011 in Blog, Inspire and Empower | 5 Comments

On any given day in a woman’s life, she is a chameleon, a juggler, a chauffeur, a chef, a professional and a magician. Some of us may make it look easy, though as insiders we know it can be riddled with stress, setbacks and self-judgment. All of us need help managing the “PINGs” of life, the variables that affect us and can knock us off course.

Have you ever watched a movie that left you with a sense of empowerment? One that had you cheering the protagonist for beating seemingly impossible odds? These movies resonate with us because we like to see people triumph. We truly want others to beat the odds. We want happy endings. Of course, on the road from youth to adulthood, we learn that not everything ends happily ever after. We come to realize that while we can overcome the dragons, poisoned apples, magic potions, and evil stepmothers . . . we still may not end up with the prince. Life teaches us that.

But what life does not teach us is the skill to deal with the setbacks we may face. You probably know that life is not always smooth sailing. Where you are in your life right now can probably be charted by the many PINGs you have experienced along the way. Life really comes down to choosing whether you will let the PINGs rule you. It is within your power to take control of your life and take responsibility for your responses and actions. It is how PINGs are perceived that makes all the difference. Consider the XY Equation:

X = the variables in life

Y = you, the constant

You are the Y (and the “why”) in every situation, and if you have a strong belief system, a strong core, you will be able to overcome any obstacle that comes into your life equation. Your belief system equips you with the creative ability to confront and deal with the problems that arise. Make the conscious choice to not let the Pings rule you.

There is no way to de-PING your life; however, there are ways to utilize the PINGs to your advantage or to get past them when they stop you. To gain power over the PINGs:

1. Remain resilient. You may have to adjust in order to handle the situation and the circumstances, and you will need to review what you need to do next.

2. Use your lifelines. Reach out to those you trust and ask them for what you need.

3. Exercise your internal or personal power. How you control your life in tense or stressful situations—and how you intensify that potential within you—will determine your success in handling setbacks. Be the PING master!

4. Stay focused on your intentions. Keep what you desire to manifest in your life front and center.

5. Be willing to make things happen for yourself. Welcome changes, take another approach, create new opportunities, and talk to people who will help you through. When you need to, take an SPD - a Special Person Day. Allow yourself time to get angry or sad about it, and then move on.

These Pings in life exist and will challenge you. Having a strong core, a strong belief system, can help you overcome them, and help you gain control over them. Use your imagination to get through the setbacks. Do not hand your power over to someone or something else. Do not wallow in the misfortunes. Stay focused on your intentions, walking with the knowledge that you will handle any setback that comes your way. Bring real power into your everyday life by refusing to be a victim of life’s circumstances. If you can say, “I have the power to handle anything and everything that gets in my way of reaching my best intention,” you will be one step closer to managing the Pings so you can begin living it in a way you love.