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I am a firm believer that our desires are a guiding
light for us to follow. No one gets to the end of their life and regrets
going for their dream. On the other hand, I’m sure that there are those
that wish they could go back and chase their desires. We only live one
life. There are no do-overs. If we let time slip by without
pursuing our desires, then we may miss our true calling in life. How does
one start to pursue their desires? I want to share some thoughts today
related to this.
Unleash
your dreams.
Stop holding back on thinking about the desire that
is deep in your heart. It may have been there for a long time or it could
be brand new. It may be a quiet little whisper telling you to start your
own business or it may be a roaring lion urging you to go back to school.
However your dream speaks to you right now, stop and listen. Give it a
chance. There are seasons in our lives for everything. Your desires
may be telling you of a new season ready to spring forth in your life if you
are willing to listen to it. Don’t squelch your desires without even
giving them a chance to blossom!
Stop
thinking so small.
The desires of our heart usually seem big to
us. They challenge and stretch our thinking. This is what is meant
by being outside our comfort zone. Dreams and desires often make us
uncomfortable. They are a little scary, but we have to stop thinking
small. Let your dream expand. Unpack your desires and let them grow
on paper and in your mind. Start getting some ideas out and let them
simmer for a while. Discuss your dream with a trusted friend. It is
amazing how something as simple as this often becomes the first step toward
realizing progress toward a suppressed desire. My desire to start this
blog began as some simple ideas jotted in a notebook one day when I was reading
at the park. You never know when inspiration will hit!
Don’t
be afraid to fail.
Why are we so afraid of failure? I’m guilty of
succumbing to my fears, but if we let it fear will rob us of our greatest
potential in life. It will stunt our growth. Don’t let it.
Put failure away. Dorothea Brande tells us to, “Act as if it were
impossible to fail.” in her book titled “Wake Up and live”. What would
you do today if you knew without a doubt that it was impossible to fail?
It is a compelling question, isn’t it? Fear is often hard to
overcome. However, the killer part is that we have so much more to lose
by not trying at all. The consequences of a setback in our efforts is
usually minimal compared to total inaction. Fear is all in our
mind. We cannot let it rob us of our dreams! Starting acting as if
you cannot fail.
Believe
that dreams will pay the bills.
This is a specific fear that I think is very
common. Most of us believe that we cannot make a living at our
dream. However, there are a ton of people that have. In fact, we
usually make more money by doing something we love. Of course, you have
to pursue things in a thoughtful way. If you are supporting your family,
please don’t quit your job to pursue your dream without an alternate source of
income. However, it is possible to start taking action today to begin
changing your course in life. It is possible. In fact, you need to
keep telling yourself that it is possible until you start believing it. A
few years from now, you will wonder why it took you so long to start working in
the area of your passion.
Help
others get what they want.
Helping others bring their dreams into reality is a
great way to jumpstart your own desires. I believe that the more you give
in life, the more you get. Pour yourself out in serving others.
Structure your dream in such a way that it helps other people and then really
go the extra mile in serving them. You may need to start working toward
your dream as if it were a hobby. For example, if you are a photographer,
take some photos for a friend’s family at no charge. If you want to
write, then offer to put together a guest post for a blog or write an article
for a local magazine. You want to help the other party and get
noticed. The best way to do this is to let your passion shine.
Don’t
give up.
I offer this advice every chance I get. The
older I get, the more I believe that a lot of the difference between success
and failure is perseverance. We often expect too much too soon. We
are like fireworks on the 4th of July. We shoot up with a dazzling bright
sparkle, make a nice pop at the top, and then fizzle and fall. Slow and
steady wins the race. Pace yourself. Don’t burnout and give
up. This is the biggest danger to our success. Keep trucking even
when you don’t feel like it. It is okay to take a break, but don’t
quit. It is when you most feel like quitting that your biggest success is
waiting just around the corner!
Follow
your guiding light to live the life of your dreams!
The dreams and desires you have in life are there for
a reason. They are your guiding light. They want to lead you to the
life you most desire. Your job is to follow them. Put your heart
and reputation on the line. Nothing in life is achieved without
risk. Don’t be foolhardy, but don’t wait another minute to start pursuing
what you most desire. Start taking the simplest steps and see where that
leads you. You will be amazed at how fast your dream builds up
momentum. Follow Nike’s slogan and “Just Do It!”
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