Welcome to this inaugural moment of cheers and smiles with Serendipity Jane.

You can make me your Life Pro Coach. Meeting each other today is no coincidence.

Perhaps it’s serendipity?

Who coined the word “serendipity“?

Robert Walpole, one of the most gifted letter writers of his time, coined the word “serendipity” after having read a rather silly Persian fairy tale called “The Three Princes of Serendip”. To quickly summarize the gist of this tale, believe it or not, all three sons of an old King who wanted to retire from his crown, refused to take over, saying that their father’s shoes were too large and none of the Royal Highnesses felt adequate to fill them.

Clearly, these three sons all had one thing on their mind when their refusal was uttered, and it was something like “No, I don’t think I can do it.” Now I leave it up to your leisure to find out more about this tale. The gist is that even though the father sent all three on their way to maturity by expelling them from his kingdom, all three ended up being kings anyhow. They were not always in fortunate circumstances but used what they had to move on and this with a keen perception along the road. This is a gift they all had and that helped them in so many ways. And you have it, too. My name is not really Serendipity Jane. I’m actually called Lydia Proschinger but you must agree that Serendipity Jane does sound better. Exactly for that reason I chose this name, and also because it describes my gift and ability to read signs that are visible along the side of the road to reach my goals so that it leads me each time to unforeseen circumstances with an outcome that is to my advantage. I applied this strategy all my life, without knowing this word. I only discovered it for myself in 2002 with the book “Serendipities- Language and lunacy”, by Umberto Eco, a well known Italian medievalist, semiotician, philosopher and novelist. It’s then that this awareness began and a need in me built up to work on myself. I wanted to learn at least one new skill a year (I learned 5 languages which I speak and write, and English is one of them. German is my mother tongue.) I made it a habit to stretch my mind beyond my comfort zone. Change is still a constant in life and I truly believe that it helped me overcome every obstacle because I would look for the clues in experiences that would take me to the next level.

Now, the bottom line is: just as this gift “Serendipity” has helped me, these three princes of the fairy tale, and others, if you search history for instance Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), the British bacteriologist who was able to deduct that the mould (Penicillin ) growing on something he observed was killing bacteria (e.g. Anthrax, a.o.), my conviction is that this gift will enable you to generate the most exhilarating feeling that makes you realize that, yes, you CAN do it!

Walpole says himself that the word is better understood by derivation than by purely using a definition. So I will refrain from finding one that has not already been mentioned in dictionaries, perhaps fully aware that it means to each one of you more in the application and over time as you develop the gift and put it actively to use for yourself, people will not fully understand what it meant to you but you will know by going back over that time line of yours and looking back on your achievements.

You have come to this blog with the intention to find impulses and stimulate your mind with ideas of people who are a bit like you: self-starters, motivated, interested in self-development and their personal growth. Perhaps you have read most of the books on the market? Perhaps you have followed many courses? Have you already been to seminars and workshops? Possibly. But even if you have not, you won’t be confronted with anything totally foreign to you. I firmly believe that you have all it takes to be successful. However, it’s evident that any genius that doesn’t develop with knowledge and skill, no matter how extraordinary, will not flourish. It takes time and many books, workshops, seminars and perhaps a personal coach to get you to put to good use the already acquired knowledge. Few changes will actually happen in your life if you don’t apply the learned lessons, concepts, principles, and make that paradigm shift in your life.

To make sense of life you are the only one that actually can make it. You’re the one who adds ideas as you pick up a book and learn for yourself. You are familiar with the subject matter. Here is where you’ll find out how to build that mechanism which translates thought into action.

Possibly you came here for exactly that?

Perhaps you wanted to explore your gift for discovery by accident and sagacity. That’s perhaps why you’re in pursuit of something that you have a burning desire for, because you know that you can do it. You came to the right place. I believe that you can, also. This is a moment of celebration. |Insert sound effect of Champagne-popping and chiming glasses!]

Join me on this week’s journey of serendipitous mind exploration. Acquiring new habits, or dropping some of those that you don’t need anymore, is not difficult. It’s just a matter of getting to wrap your mind around notions that you had not previously been integrating in your daily life and taking actions you had not taken before. If it pushes you to your limits then that’s exactly where I want you to be.

The better life is just outside of your comfort zone.

That’s the purpose of coaching. Now let’s get rid of all the rubbish like “I can’t” and “I don’t know”. Let’s get rid of lingering doubt that something you want to accomplish is not reachable. Whether or not you can see it now: You Can Do It, subscribe to this now, and whatever this “it” of yours represents that currently keeps you busy, I’ll identify what holds you back and I’ll ensure that you will have added this blog to your bookmarks, come back each week to check if your questions have been answered, and send new questions for more.

I doubt that you will leave our encounter today to the occasional and accidental “pleasure meeting you”. If I become part of a superficial browse through cyber space, you won’t be able to progress. Although I’m not going to take any offense, as it’s your choice and I respect that but just know that once you make this your weekly read, I will be able to become part of your “team” in constructing what you’re intending to create.

This “it” of yours will materialize. It will take shape. You add the color and life, and success is your sure destination. Will you agree that it takes consistency to get the best result?

To fully benefit from this opportunity and to use this as a tool as part of being a member of this brand new blog, you need to regularly check back and, essentially, join in the discussion with comments to develop a symbiotic relationship with your Life Pro Coach.

WARNING: It might become an addictive part of your life!

But note that the side effects of this “addiction” would be that you bring into alignment

• what you desire to be, do and have in your life

• what life’s purpose is for you, and most importantly

• what actions you need to take to arrive at your destination

Did you think it’s all just a matter of visualizing, and keeping your mental attitude in a positive and creative state?

Sorry to disappoint you. You’ll need to get moving. If it only brings you the occasional chuckle, this is not for you. If you want to be cynical about it, this is not for you. If you want to express your negative past experiences in every moment of your creating your future, forget about it. If it generates the odd ‘aha-moment‘ every blue moon, you’re not really digging into your potential. I’m here to add serendipity to your life, accident and sagacity which will play the melody to your mind’s lyrics. Add more oxygen to your blood (are you breathing deeply and smoothly into your belly?) and water to your organism (are you drinking 80 oz per day?).

Effortlessly with just one click you can get access to a mist continuous sprinkling of your goal plantations.

What you can expect is accountability. You’ll be able to construct the mindset which enables you to create, recreate, and co-create what you had always wanted to accomplish. It’ll help you to let go of inhibiting fears, which have held you beck. It’ll make you take the necessary action and keep going, until you have achieved all you have come in this world for.

One page at a time, your thoughts, ideas, dreams, and wishes will transform into concrete goals in which you’ll learn to believe. You’ll actively start to plan whilst continuing to study. You’ll use the right moments to decide about what you need to prepare. You begin with confidence and then put yourself on a routine to work on those things you daily need to do to get to where you want to be.

“But I don’t have any time!”

Yes, perhaps you’ll be worried that you won’t have time. OK, then stay in your perceived deadlock and on the contrary, keep using your time for futile missions which will let you turn in circles, and end you up in a rut.

Coaching will save you time and not just time but money. Now are you prepared to find out more?

This is the moment in which you will need to sit back and rest, listen to that little voice inside of you that brings you back in harmony with your true purpose and then smile, it is contagious.

That’s how this blog is intended to be. Come here daily to get that little push in the small of your back at the start of your day. Come here when you feel like there is something that’s blocking you from moving ahead. Come here when you need to take your mind off matters and reconnect with your personal goals in order to gain momentum. I’m here to help you find clarity and to persist. I’ll help you get across any plateau you might have reached. And if you want to invite me to celebrate your victories, let me know. Everyone who comes here will start to walk confidently, with purpose and poise, toward accomplishment.

Please note that I will be able to respond to your questions, which I invite you to leave in the comments section. I will perhaps not have the time to answer them all and perhaps one and the other question will come back in a new blog. I do promise that I’ll have the right questions to ask YOU about YOUR solutions, and those questions you trigger in you the process which will enable you to find the right answers for you. I’m committed to your success and it is my concern.

What do you need to do?

Other than regularly checking back with the new blog entries, to find within you that gift you have which allows you to use accident and sagacity as your perfect measure for finding out that “Yes You Can Do It!”.

Just like the three princes of Serendip did, you need to move out of your home country, perhaps not literally, but this comfort zone you’re in. Get ready for a journey.

Let Serendipity Jane be your coach, confidant, temporary goal keeper and travel companion. If I can’t be your left and right hand in taking action for you I sure can keep you accountable and remind you of the need for consistency; that is the mortar in the mix of your future goals.

If that’s what you have been looking to find, that’s what you’ll be served up with quick wit whipped on your “it” (the infamous piece of cake) like cream, so that you’ll just have to add the cherry on top. See, you’re smiling. Isn’t this like having your starter, main course, and dessert in one compacted menu? How are you feeling now? Excited? I am.

I’m excited to be able to help you flex your mind muscle, build on the existing one, and perhaps, if you’re willing to do the effort, add to it to get that incremental increase and keep at it urgently and with persistence. This is no place for giver uppers!! Perhaps you’re tired? That’s OK. You won’t run any marathons yet by reading these pages. Nevertheless, I would insist that you are only able to benefit fully from this article if you are taking action NOW. And as for now, the action points are the following:

ACTION POINTS:

1. write to me and make sure you give a clear outline of what it is you want to do.

2. contact me next week and find out as to how we can work together.

How do you spell E.A.S.Y. ?

Please ensure now that the door of your office is closed, that the light is not too bright, the noise or music around not too loud. Lean back in your chair and smile. I would like to invite you to stay with me for another few seconds fully concentrated on the thoughts just presented to you and whilst you are now sitting upright and relaxed, shoulders down, breathing deeply, you are equally making sure your head is clear from any other distractions. Are you there? Great!

Go ahead then and print this article, jot down the thoughts that come to your mind immediately, start a new notebook and you’re ready to follow me on a brain jogging moment, right now: Write down a minimum of 20 goals you want to accomplish in your lifetime. By now you should feel inspired to help these goals take shape. You’ll choose one that your desire is strongest for and take notes immediately, jotting down ideas that you have with regards to this goal. This will help you write that email to me later.

I reminded you earlier about breathing and drinking (water!), simply because your mind needs to be fully oxygenized and hydrated so that you’ll be able to memorize what springs to your mind. Hold these thoughts! Let them become clear as crystal! Let your desire motivate you to action and keep this moment strong and intense.

Today, if you’ll take this serious, your life will be changed forever. Go ahead now, starting a very important chapter in your book of life. Are you now ready to turn that page?

I am when you are.

Only the very well-prepared mind (such as yours) is truly capable of grasping the significance of any unexpected event, fortunate aspect and occurrence that can influence your situation for the better. Sharpen your senses! Your interest needs to be to keenly drawn on all the insights you can collect that center and circle in your goals in the core of your daily life so that you use this desire and clarity to shape first your mind and belief-system and then the reality around you.

Along with all the serendipities, adventures, and discoveries you’ll be guaranteed an awesome voyage!

Keep that sparkle!

Serendipitously,

Serendipity Jane