Dare To Dream
Have you ever had a dream, but talked yourself out of it… too many obligations, so many distractions, not enough time? What we believe often becomes the lens through which we see life. But what if there was much more to the story, to your story?
What if you could hear the dream calling you and NOT snuff it out? What if your curiosity was greater than your self-doubt? Can you get your head around the idea that if you have a calling that keeps revisiting you, it is there for a reason? There is something in you that is trying to get through the layers of conditioning. You would not have been given this thought if you don’t have what it takes to get it going.
Believe it. And while you are at it, why not intentionally design the next years of your life the best years of your life? More expansion, more vibrancy, more alignment. Enjoy this free video series to get you going with greater clarity and confidence.
Though you may say, "I don't even know where to start," there is good news. You don’t need a set roadmap to our destination, just the ability to put one step in front of the other, and trust that the way will be revealed. I had a wonderful friend who recently passed at the age of 99, and his words of wisdom, like a mantra in my head, were “trust and stay open.” You never know what is around the corner. I have never forgotten that.
While some personal messages are important to remember; some are equally important to forget. Forget perfectionism; forget self-criticism; forget the addiction to pleasing other people.
Above all, don’t forget to please yourself. And, no, that is not selfish. It’s masterful. Here are 3 questions from Rabbi Hillel that may help:
1.“If I am not for me, who will be for me?
If you don’t take care of yourself, honor yourself, and be your own advocate, who will be there for you? Treat yourself as you want to be treated. If you want to be treated with kindness, be kind to yourself. If you want to feel more emotional freedom, be with, and tenderly hold your feelings - the charge will dissipate. Above all, take care of you. You are the vehicle that carries inspiration. Align yourself with how you want to show up, and do your best to design it that way.
- If I am for myself only, what am I?
We are all interconnected, in more ways than we might ever realize. Just as laughter is contagious, so are our feelings such as fear or joy. The good news is that, with self-awareness, we get to choose which ones we want to amplify and share.
Helping out a friend or your community are proven ways to feel fulfilled and more connected. When you do good, you feel good… Lending an ear or sharing your gift brings us all closer.
- If not now, when?
As we have experienced during these wild times, life is unpredictable and ever-changing. Though we may think we have all the time in the world, that can’t be taken for granted. Better to deeply appreciate the moment.
In this moment, is there is something that your heart is yearning for? Be open to it, learn more of what you are made of, and just take one curious and messy step.
