I HAVE A DREAM-DON’T YOU?
Thanks Martin Luther King for these words.
Amazing how life goes along and stuff happens in your life- some good and some not as hoped.
Most of us have a dream and/or expectations. To some, it is just that, a big dream never fulfilled. I was there for a good period of life. While much good did happen, the dream was not fulfilled.
Today, I am for the most part living the dream- not necessarily in a material way, but in a spiritual way that fills me with optimism, hope, peace and serenity- and has resulted in healthy self-esteem and self-love.
I love to work with others. It is what I see as my mission in life today. I do it in a somewhat unique way. I apply my professional training along with my experience to help others with a dream realise it. Notice I say help. I can help others articulate and define their dream, I can guide them to a place inside themselves where they can find answers, but I can’t do it for them.
The path I took, which DID involve much “outside” professional help, has allowed me to be in a place in my head where good things can happen- and I expect them to- but when they don’t, I keep moving forward.
To realize my dream, several things had to happen.
First I had to clarify what it was I was really looking for (Beatles-Money Can’t Buy You Love). Then, I needed to have a plan to achieve my dream, an achievable plan with measurements. Then, the real crunch, I had to commit to and TAKE ACTION. Nothing would happen without my action and my “team” pushed me to realization.
I’m working with someone I care about. He has spiralled to a dark place, and has a realistic dream, one that if achieved will give him a platform to move forward from in several key areas of his life. At this point he cannot act, fear of the unknown and negative attitudes block him from even simple action.
I know from my own experience, once he moves into action-even baby steps- with a listening ear and support and encouragement he will reach his dream.
I was 46 before I took the positive action I needed to take to realize my dream. Many do it younger or have had the right elements or “wiring” growing up to never feel unfulfilled. Many hit the crossroads even later in life.
Have you got a dream and are at a point that you want to realize? Are you feeling unfilled enough with low self-love and feeling restless, irritable and discontent? If you want to change it, take action. Help is available.
