You Are One Thought Away From A Different Experience

Today, I want to share a personal story.

It’s about the power of choice — and what it means to experience your life and to lead from the inside out.

A few years ago, we were flying home from a beautiful vacation in Sri Lanka.

Our connecting flight from Dubai was canceled.

We had to stay there for 20 hours.

Now, here’s how the “old me” would’ve reacted:

- “This sucks! I just want to go home.”

- “I have to reschedule so many appointments now — great.”

- “It’s probably a mediocre hotel, at best.”

- “Our bags are locked away at the airport — awesome.”

- “It’s not even a full day… what are we supposed to do with it?”

Sounds familiar?


But here’s what happened - instead:
We said: okay, we’re in Dubai for 20 hours. It is what it is — let’s make the best of it.

+ We explored the city and discovered so much more than we expected.

+ The old part of town? A total gem.

+ The hotel was fine, food and service: amazing.

+ Most tourists pay for that kind of stay — ours was complimentary.

+ Hey, everybody who works with clients here is so amazing, taxi drivers, people in the shop who will even walk you to the nearest ETM - WOW.

+ We got some rest, walked the streets, and met incredible people.

+ The view from the top of Burj Khalifa at sunset? Unforgettable. (Yes — totally worth the VIP ticket)

+ We captured memories. Took great photos.

+ And we found a new place we want to return to.

All of that was a gift.

A 20-hour detour became a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Why?

Because we made a choice

— to enjoy the moment and make the best of it, no matter what.

And that choice made all the difference.

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So… what choices are you facing right now?

Your next experience is just one thought, one choice away.

P.S.
On the blog page, there is a photo I took from the top of Burj Khalifa
— the world’s tallest building at 828 meters (2,717 feet).
A view I almost missed.