What did I ask for?
In June 2008 I looked up to the sky and asked to be shown a clear path of what I needed to do because I had that uneasy feeling that comes when deep down I know I am not falling my purpose. I promised to go wherever I needed to go or do whatever I needed to do to find the answers I needed (and that’s a big promise for a control freak planner like me!)
A few days later during morning reflection (or meditation if you like but its too much chatter to be called meditating!) I was asked the question “Are you doing what you were put here to do?” which shocked me and I thought about and asked myself “Am I?”
Of course after discussions with what I will call God (but if it makes you more comfortable you call it your higher self, the divine or whatever works for you) during which I was asked “Do you really think you are going to get away with not fulfilling your purpose” I realised that I had moved off my path.
In 2005 after twisting the very end of my spine and completly messing up my whole pelvic area (which meant I couldnt walk for 6 months) I decided to go on a money making spree by learning how to make money online and then teach it.
But its not my passion…… And so now I am back.
Inspirational Guidance was the name given to me 8 years ago as I sat on my bed and asked myself “What am I going to call my business?” – it was also the start of me really listening to and following what I called then my higher self but what I am very comfortable with now calling God. The aim was to empower women and teens through my speaking, training, and writing. Now I have the added benefit of adding teleseminars, audios and podcasts.
I moved away from my personal development training in 2005 but never really left it, because when passion is in your blood it never leaves you! Instead it knocked on the door of my sub conscious every now and again and reminded me of it’s presence.
Creating “Getting IT Back” helped me to get my own IT back. My love of writing.
And so now I’m back and ready to step out and do this. I’m excited and a little scared…. but that’s exactly as it should be.
I will continue to offer the service I put together in terms of blogs, membership sites and podcasts – so my online work will carry on and eventually I will outsource it. Nothing I have learnt over the last 3 years will be wasted because I will still use it as a way to build passive income but the majority of my revenue will come from my writing.
And of course I will continue to be an advocate for Success University
Personal Growth Coach
Diane Corriette
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I write on this self development blog about building self confidence, being purpose driven and being altogether fabulous. I write especially for women over forty but all women are welcome.
Wow! I know exactly that uneasy feeling you’re talking about. Your response to it is inspirational, and might just be a nudge I need to get myself back on track too. It’s easy sometimes to get caught up in day to day necessities, and lose sight of the bigger picture. Thanks!
And best wishes for success in your new direction. If that’s what you’re meant to do, I’m sure you’ll succeed fabulously. (-:
Thank you for sharing your story!!!! I can totally relate! Personal Development has been a passion of mine for many years. I also seem to be a magnet for helping people!!! Compassion I guess
Anyway, as a single mom, I always did whatever I needed to do to make money. Even if it meant following a career path only for the money!! But that is something that is now becoming much smaller as I look behind me!! Cheers and all the best 
Thank you Deanna and Bonnie
I keep getting told just get a job and do anything to bring in the money but I’m doing my best to stick to what I love. I’ll let you know how it turns out when I get to the end of it
Oh Diane…WELCOME BACK!
I wrote a long reply to your post on your ning.
I just can’t tell you how thrilled I am that God has shown you the way to reveal to yourself the true power you have on the people you touch!
I know first hand the pain and chaos it brings, but I also know the peace and joy that is the truth of it.
The world has told us so many lies. We are told to play the money game in a certain way and now look at the USA…it was all a pack of lies and those of us who did everything right (we thought) are now watching the guys who made the rules breaking every single one of them.
And now they’re whining because the game is failing and they stand to fall the furthest. The sad part is that they are taking the innocent with them. They should be banned from positions of power for they have not served us well!
I say forget them. God knows our hearts and has given us our gifts that are meant to be shared. NOW more than ever!
So I say…Lets Get GutZy and get on with it Ladies!
LOVE
GutZy Woman
Hi Diane,
You’re an inspiration to me!!!
We have some things in common…like an uneasy feeling of “headed down the wrong path”, and a strong desire to get back on the “right path”.
I’m elated that you’re back where you belong!!! I know that you’ll do some great things and help alot of folks along the way.
I’ll leave you with a quote that I ran across recently; “Do what you love to do and you’ll be guided” – Richard Bach (Jonathan Livingston Seagull)
Peace, happiness and love,
Tom
Hi Diane
I can totally relate, as you will no doubt understand my journey of the past 12 months, knowing I have a higher destiny and trying to find the pathway to it. Suffice to say, Women Can International Inc has been a huge success and instrumental in developing my purpose and my point.
You go girl! I’m so looking forward to what you produce.
Kind regards
Hayley