On only two days a year, an uncooked egg will balance on end, unsupported. The remaining 363 days, it does not stand on end. Years ago, my children and I would balance eggs on the equinox days. We could see the egg, balanced and upright, yet we could not explain the why behind it. Simply put, things happen energetically and mysteriously to make an egg stand on end each spring and fall equinox.

This phenomenon has a parallel in relationship coaching. As a person restores integrity and steps into a different attitude, their life changes. These changes spill over into their relationships. As people move closer to authentic action, they bring balance to themselves. This spills over into their relationships.

As William James said, life can be altered by altering one’s attitude. Let me share a moment in Shelly’s [not her real name] life which illustrates the powerful effect of a simple change in attitude.

She was aware of how she was not standing up for herself, or for her business. Shelly was long overdue payment for professional services. She was frustrated with a situation of drawn out excuses in place of payment.

As the story unfolded, Shelly recognized her familiar attitude of powerlessness. She was allowing someone else to run her business. In a single coaching session, Shelly metaphorically “tried on” a new attitude. When she stepped into the perspective of CEO of her own business, her entire demeanor changed. Shelly experienced a transformation. Her shoulders shifted back and upright, she spoke with a voice of authority, and she realized that without a full time CEO, a business has no leadership. In Shelly’s words, “there is no such thing as a part-time CEO, and I have to work a lot harder on many aspects to be successful.”

The story does not end there. The very next morning when Shelly arrived at work, something profound happened; something as mysterious as an egg standing on its end in perfect balance. Shelly’s words express it best. “I have some good news for you, [xxx] paid me a significant amount of money this morning, apologized for making me wait so long for my money, and assured me it wouldn’t happen again. All without me saying a word to her!”

Two days a year, a little egg reminds us that it can be influenced by invisible forces as it balances upright. Our attitudes, like those invisible forces of equinox, shape our lives. As we adopt new attitudes, we influence ourselves, and then others. Mysterious as it might seem, with the right attitude, we restore balance.

Try the New Attitude challenge and see what results come your way.

Take The Challenge:

• If you knew that you could change circumstances simply by changing your attitude, how would you be different?
• Where in your life is your current attitude in need of an adjustment? Or replacement?
• Go attitude shopping. Think of your situation. What new attitude you would like to try on? A CEO? Someone you admire? Be creative. Attitudes are plentiful. Live into this new attitude for a week. Notice how the new attitude allows you to approach your situation in a new way.
• If your new attitude is not sticking, hire a coach to hold you accountable. Things change quickly with coaching.

What is your story? What new attitude worked for you? I invite you to share this article, as well as your own new attitude success story.