If You Are Struggling With a Loss,
And Are Uncertain About Your Future...

If Getting Out of Bed In The Morning,
Feels Like Your Biggest Accomplishment...

I Invite You To Read On And
Discover How You Can Begin to Thrive By Deliberately Designing Your Life

Dear Friend,

I know it is tough - it probably feels like one of the lowest points in your life -- to experience a loss of a loved one, your job or a relationship -

Words, whether from other loved ones or friends, just aren't enough to ease the pain. And, words from a stranger on a website...

We both know that words on a page can't take the place of a warm hug or an understanding ear... but there are ways to move from survival mode and begin to thrive.

I Understand... Because I've Been There

Perhaps you've heard of the saying... "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." While it is a misquote of Robert Burns, the underlying truth is that even with solid plans, we need to always expect the unexpected.

Most people have a vague idea of their ideal life. In their mind, there is a type of timeline of when they will have achieved certain things.

Was that you?

Did you plan on marriage, children, a successful career, being financially secure, feeling healthy, having loving friends and family - the 'American' Dream.

The 'dream' isn't just American - it is everyone's dream to have peace, joy, love, financial stability and good health. Each of us just has a different focus, a different timeline of achievement. Even if you have or had a plan - life throws us curve balls every once in a while that require us to make adjustments even to the best laid plans.

I personally know the truth of that statement because my life and my plan changed drastically in a literal 'blink of an eye'.

Even With A Plan, Change Is Inevitable...

Hello, my name is Cherise Greski-Lesniewicz. A short time ago, I was someone who saw their plan, their DREAM change dramatically.

It was February, 2008, I had just quit my "secure", six figure position to start my own business in higher education. My partner of 22 years and I decided that I could embark on my dream - owning my own business in the same field but working independently. We kicked off the business with a short trip across the country and celebrated his 60th birthday. Then, he flew home to await my return a few days later.

The excitement and exhiliration of that first week - was WONDERFUL! I felt on top of the world, I had FINALLY made it. I was doing something I loved, making a very good income, had a loving and supportive spouse. We talked and texted each day about how exciting it all was. I was so appreciative of my life, my marriage, my dream FINALLY coming true.

Three days later I arrived home flush with excitement and appreciation. It was very late. We decided to celebrate the next evening. He went off to work the next morning.

Midday he called me to tell me he was working late.

Five minutes later, a colleague of his called to tell me to rush to emergency.

Forty five minutes later, I was sobbing as I held his "lifeless" body in my arms as the doctor called the time of his crossing over to the Other Side.

Yes, the best laid plans of mice and (wo)men go awry...

If Life Threw You A Curve Ball...

For me, there were several 'losses' that I faced at the same time. Of course, my husband, but also my job security, financial support, insurance and almost my home. I really do understand loss at a profound level for when every area of your life is feeling 'lost', it is really tough to get out bed in the morning.

I continued the business that we had started. I was uncertain if it was what I really wanted to do now since some of the benefits really were with him - the travel, the adventure was an intrinsic part of our life together. Now, there was no one to share that with any more.

I began to take a long look at what my passions were, who I was and what really made me feel alive. I still enjoy working in higher education but I also realized that for almost 35 years, my real love was helping others believe in themselves and achieve their dreams.

That was when I realized that it was time to follow my REAL PASSION - helping others cope with change, improve their lives and really achieve the dreams of their heart, their soul. The passing of my husband also allowed me to discover a mission - to help others thrive through their grief and discover their real purpose of personal and spiritual growth.

Today, I am an Intutive Certified Professional Life Coach and my passion is to help others move from grief to relief from a personal and spiritual perspective.

So, I ask you - If life threw you such a curve ball - would you be ready to make the changes necessary to learn how to thrive and not just survive? Are you looking for the inner resilience to stay the course and create your life instead of just letting life create you?

Are You Ready to Thrive...
not just survive?

I share my story to help others understand and appreciate the fragility of life - that it is never too soon to start achieving our dreams - to take charge of each moment and enjoy it.

My husband was known for saying: "Everyone deserves to be happy." And, he lived his life that way. I am grateful for his attitude - for he taught me a lot about living even in the face of such dramatic change.

A key resource that helped me was creating a new 'vision' statement for the next chapter of my life. With the support of caring spiritually aware professionals and a coach, I have discovered a greater depth to my life and spiritual journey. Along the way, I discovered that love never dies and that the death of the body is not the end of our relationship.

When Can You Benefit From A
Coach In Your Grieving Process?

I discovered that when I was ready, a coach helped me figure out what I wanted my life to look like now that a new chapter had started - even if it wasn't by 'my' choice. Many times, people choose a coach to make a major life change, not to deal with a life change that was unplanned.

But, that is when a life coach can be of great benefit. Helping you clarify what you want to do next, designing your life instead of having life just hand you the next step.

If You Aren't Certain What To Do To Ease Your Pain...

I really do understand. It took me almost a year to feel like I even wanted to come out from under the covers. During that first year, I struggled mightily with going forward with the business, paying the bills, arguing with creditors and taking care of our home. The pain seems like it will never go away. And, yet... little by little, the days go on and you can get through them.

When you are ready to experience your life again, that is a good time to invite a caring professional to help you clarify the next steps in your life.  I encourage you to contact me today and receive a Complementary Priced Coaching session to determine where you can begin to thrive and deliberately design your life.

Thanks for your time. I wish you peace, love, health, and abundance on your journey. And, when you're ready, do contact me.

Know that you are loved,

Cherise Greski-Lesniewicz
President, Aspire Higher Coaching

Assisting spirtually aware women to deliberately
experience the Divine in daily, practical ways.