Time to Stop

29 May

Everyone has goals and dreams they want to pursue. We all have our own desires and dreams about what we want to accomplish. We can do anything we like, but not everything will always be possible. We may dream of running a marathon, but because of circumstances beyond our control may not be physically able to accomplish it. Maybe we imagine being a super model but we’re far too short to make the cut. We can dream and wish and hope, but if we aren’t physically able to run the distance, or meet the standard, there will be no way to succeed. Nobody gets a perfect life with only paved roads to success. Everyone one has their own issues and limitations. If we’re determined, we can try to do everything in our power to overcome whatever is in the way, but if all the trying, and working, and pushing doesn’t help, it may be time to stop. Although every dream is possible, there will likely be times when what we want isn’t available to us. If it’s something we really desire, it’s disappointing to realize and hard to accept the goal is not within our reach. If we can’t actually run the marathon, or walk the runway, there will be other ways to be involved. It’s possible to modify our plans when we must, and still find fulfillment. Recognizing what is truly possible, and then moving forward with clarity and wisdom will help us find success. There are endless dreams and opportunities and if one road is closed there will always be another to take. We can decide how we want to proceed and by looking at everything openly and honestly, will find great satisfaction and happiness.

When a child is born with a talent, their family may push them to pursue it to perfection. They may see any other possibility as a waste. Talents are wonderful gifts, but just because we’re born with an innate ability to do something doesn’t mean it must define our whole lives. A gifted musician may push toward concert performance, and endure endless hours and years of practice to reach that goal. Or they may instead decide to use their gift in other ways. There is no one perfect way to do anything. We can decide how we want to express and share whatever gifts or talents we possess and find personal contentment our own way.

Tunnel vision may help us effectively reach a goal, but if all we see is the road ahead, we will miss the enrichment and embellishment of what’s happening around us. Everyone around us has something unique to offer, and different perspectives give us a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We can pursue the goal, and still take time to look around and interact with others. There are answers everywhere, and when we’re open to seeing them, the road ahead will be easier and more joyful.

Today if you’ve been trying and trying to reach a goal but because of things you can’t control it has been unattainable. Look at everything objectively and decide if it’s time to stop and go in a new direction. There are endless destinations possible and the inability to reach one doesn’t mean you’ve failed. You can choose another way forward and find success.  You are amazing and more powerful than you realize. Choose your next step forward and proceed with confidence. There is great success just ahead, and you will reach it.

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Willing to See

19 May

There are all kinds of people in the world. They come in and out of our lives, we build relationships with them, we love them, we dislike them, we ignore them, we collaborate with them, and interact with them in endless ways. We will make all kinds of connections with lovers, family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. Every relationship has its benefits and its challenges, but if we trust those involved, we may feel confident that they are being truthful and clear with us. But people are complex, and sometimes may be deceptive or outright lie to us for their own reasons. If we’ve had a strong relationship with them, or love them, and things are just not adding up, we may investigate the situation further. We can always uncover the truth, but we must be willing to see everything as it really stands. If we’re afraid we might discover some deception that will impact our relationship, we can always simply continue on and refuse to look. But truth cannot be hidden forever, and will always rise. It’s disappointing and can be heartbreaking to discover someone we trust has deceived us, but it’s always best to get the facts and know exactly what is happening, and where we stand. Whether we acknowledge it or not, the true reality of every situation exists. If we know all the details, even the ones that are painful, we will better be able to decide how to proceed. We are our best advocate. By courageously uncovering every hidden factor, and laying open every detail, we will know how we want to move forward. We are intelligent and wise, and can be proactive and clear. We know what we want, and once we get all the facts, will be able to proceed toward success.

There is an old saying that, “What we don’t know can’t hurt us,” but that isn’t true. If we are being misled or are blindly following someone we admire without checking the facts, we may be seriously hurt in the end. It can be hard to believe those we love and trust may deceive us or manipulate us, but that can happen. There is no need to be suspicious of every interaction, but we can keep our eyes open and listen carefully to what’s being said, and look at what’s being done. Nothing can fool us forever, and we have all the wisdom we need to uncover the truth in every situation. 

Beautiful people and shiny, new things are very attractive. When we’re intensely drawn to something or someone, it can be hard to see everything that’s going on. The salesman at the Ferrari dealership may be able to convince us we can afford the exorbitant payments, because we are mesmerized by how gorgeous the car is. The same is true with people. If we are blinded by their outward beauty, we may fail to see what they’re really like and get caught up in a situation that hurts us in the end. We are smart and capable, and by stepping back for a moment, and taking time to see everything, we will be able to make the best choice moving forward.

Today if you’re unsure about something someone is telling you, take the time you need to find the truth. You are worth more than you can imagine, and deserve every happiness. Take your time, get the facts, and step forward with confidence. Every single blessing is there for you, and with clarity and focus, you can design the life you want the most. Trust yourself. Every success awaits, and you will make them yours.

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Being the Storm

13 May

“Fate whispered to the Warrior, “You cannot withstand the storm.”  The Warrior whispered back to Fate, “I am the storm.”   Unknown

Life is filled with opportunity, challenges, problems, blessings and a million other experiences. We will all face moments of great joy, and we may face moments of intense sorrow. Nothing is sure, and everything can change in an instant. The road we’re on may turn or get blocked, the relationships we thought were solid may fail, we may suffer financial ruin, or any number of unexpected developments that stop us in our tracks. It’s hard to feel confident if the rug has been pulled away from under our feet. It’s hard to trust if we’ve been betrayed. It’s hard to look ahead when all we can see is trouble and pain. There may be times when we believe we can’t go on, the trial is too great, and we are sure we will never survive. But we are stronger than we think we are and even though there’s no way to know what will happen next, nothing can stay the same forever. No matter where we are or what’s going on, we can be sure it will change. How that change comes and where it takes us is anybody’s guess, but one thing is certain, we can trust ourselves to be able to face whatever comes. There is greatness inside us no matter what is going on around us. We have sufficient courage, stamina and intelligence to uncover every answer we need to find our way forward. Bad times may come, but nothing is powerful enough to hold us down indefinitely. We don’t have to simply endure the storm, we can decide to be the storm, take control, stand firm and step forward with clarity and determination. There are endless blessings waiting. There is untold success just ahead, and we have everything we need to reach them and make them ours. 

Nobody gets a perfect life filled with paved roads, and endless peace and happiness. This is the real world with millions of other people making millions of decisions. They may be making choices right now that will impact our lives. We may be sailing along and moving forward with little resistance and suddenly it may all disappear. Our plans may become impossible due to factors beyond our control. We never have to do anything we don’t want to do, and if our goal becomes too difficult we can certainly set it aside. Postponing a journey does not end it, and failure only comes when we give up and quit. There isn’t anything we can’t manage, and if we keep our eyes on the road ahead, we will reach every goal.

Sometimes it seems nothing goes right. It’s like the planets have aligned against us and everything we touch falls apart. When trouble comes, we may be helpless to change it today, but tomorrow will bring another set of circumstances and new chances to start again. By keeping our vision clear, and seeing everything objectively, we will find the way ahead, and be able to continue forward. We are powerful, strong and fierce, and nothing, absolutely nothing can keep us from success.

Today if you’re struggling and it seems you can’t get ahead, stop and clear your thoughts, and look at everything around you. The answers are already there. Be fierce and step forward with confidence. You are amazing, and every destination is possible. Every dream, every goal, and every journey awaits. Continue moving ahead, and you will find great happiness and satisfaction.

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Choosing for Ourselves

2 May

Everyone has their own ideas about life. Some people are free spirits, taking things as they come and just going with the flow. Others are more disciplined and like to make plans each day, modifying as needed while keeping the destination in mind. However we think about things, we must be confident enough to choose the way forward for ourselves. There will always be plenty of people around willing to give us advice, whether we ask for it or not, and they may think they have the answers we need to find happiness and success. Well, they will have answers but there is no way they could possibly know what we need and want better than we know ourselves. Even if they’re highly educated, very successful, and strongly opinionated, they still won’t know us better than we know ourselves. Every decision is ours to make, but if we’re unsettled, or timid, or unsure, we can rely on others for guidance. We can listen to lots of ideas and plans, but in the end if we want to find real happiness and satisfaction, we need to make the decision ourselves. We can’t possibly know everything, and there is no way to see the end of any road at the beginning so we might falter from time to time. We might get stuck or even get lost for a time, but we are intelligent, and no matter where we are, can find the way forward. Even if we’re headed into foreign territory and the road ahead is complex, we can trust ourselves and be confident that we will prevail.  There isn’t anything we can’t do if we are determined and willing to accomplish whatever is needed to make it ours. The world is full of possibilities and every success awaits. We can step forward and make them ours.

There will rarely be a time when what we want to accomplish has only one way to get there. There are generally many roads to every destination. We can objectively review all the options possible, and then choose what works best for us. There is no time limit for success and there is no need to rush. If we need to take our time to see everything clearly, we can. If we get tangled up in complications and need to step back for a time, we can. Lots of things may go right, or they may go wrong but whatever happens, if we stay focused on the goal, we will reach it.

Our lives belong solely to us and we can design them any way we like. Others may not agree with our choices, and may try to discourage us. They may think the goal is too hard for us to reach, or it’ll take too much time, or it’ll take time away from them. Whatever their reasons, their opinions belong to them. We don’t need agreement of permission to do anything we like. We are free agents unto ourselves and can make any decisions we like. There is greatness inside us, and we already have all the wisdom and courage we need to reach any destination. Nothing is beyond our reach, and with focus and clarity, we will succeed.

Today if there’s something you want to do, but you’re unsure about how to proceed, stop and review all the possibilities. If you need guidance, you can get it. If you need more information, it will be there for you. Every answer necessary to pave the road ahead is already waiting. Choose the way forward and confidently take the first step. You are amazing and highly capable, and can do anything. Success is just ahead. Keep moving forward and it will be yours.

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Starting Gun

28 Apr

Life is full of unknowns. Nobody can read the future or see what’s coming around the next turn. We can do everything in our power to protect ourselves and prepare for the unexpected, and still be taken by surprise. Everything we know and understand could change in a moment, and if that happens, we may have no idea what to do or how to proceed. When the wind gets knocked out of us, it takes time to recover and be able to breathe. We know a lot and can learn more, but there is no way to predict how anything will go. With all that uncertainty, we may be hesitant to venture forward toward a desired goal. What if it doesn’t work out? What if we get tangled up and can’t move? What if we fall flat and everything blows up? What if, what if, what if? Lots of things could happen and we might discover the journey ahead is far more difficult than we imagined, but there is no way to reach success by standing still. In a foot race, the runners set themselves at the starting blocks. When the starting gun sounds, if they want to win, they must jump forward and begin to run not knowing how it will work out. Being afraid to move will never propel them to victory. The same is true for our own personal goals. We can think about them, prepare for them, decide on the different ways we could accomplish them, and make all kinds of plans, but if we don’t move off the blocks, nothing will change. Whatever we desire is possible, but we must be willing to take the chance and do what is necessary to make it ours. We already have all the courage and wisdom we need to do anything we want, but we must trust ourselves and believe we will succeed. Nothing is beyond our reach, and with determination and focus, every single dream is possible.

Everyone is unique, and our ideas about life and what we should do belong solely to us. We make our own decisions, and can design our lives any way we like. But others may not understand our choices, and may try to move us in a direction they think is better. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but nobody can possibly know us better than we know ourselves. We don’t need anyone’s approval or permission to do what we want. We are in control of our lives, and can move in the direction that brings us what we desire most.

Problems and complications are a constant part of life. No matter what we’re doing, odds are something will go awry. The road may get rocky and hard to navigate. Someone may block our way forward, or we might get tangled up in unexpected snags and details. If we’re determined to reach the goal, it doesn’t matter what happens along the way. We are smart enough, and strong enough, to manage anything that comes. Nothing can stop us from reaching success.

Today, if there’s something you want to do and haven’t begun, look at the road ahead and start the journey. Move forward one step at a time, and take things as they come. Keep your eyes focused on the goal, and continue moving ahead. Every dream, every goal is waiting for you. Be confident and sure, and trust yourself. Nothing can keep you from success. 

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