Seed tomorrow with wise dreaming today!
Here in early January many of us are in the “what do I want this year to be” phase. Pretend its one year from today, January 4, 2013, and you’re reviewing your 2012 life. When you look back and reflect upon 2012: What learning helped you know more about truth? What pleases you most? What makes you giggle? What are you most proud of? Who are you glad you met – and stayed connected to? What will you not repeat?
How do we really know the desires of our hearts? How do we turn those desires into reality? Here are a few things others have shared with me that always help:
Make time to be quiet. In life’s busy-ness it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of things. Every day (yes, every day) pull yourself away from people, cell phones, computers and TV. Otherwise, how can you hear to the depths of your heart? You’ll be vulnerable to listening to what other people want for and from you; however, the desires of your heart will go unheard.
Pay attention to what thrills you. What great thoughts move your heart to excitement and joy? What would you most like to accomplish; to become? What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail . . . if success was guaranteed? Questions like these can move you to the dream zone, where your heart can express itself and help you with direction. So, regularly schedule some “dream time” for yourself, and make note of the joyful expressions that speak to you.
Write down the dreams of your heart. Make sure you have pen and paper with you at all times. Write down what surfaces during dream time, as well as what whispers and screams during your busy days (since you’ve consistently welcomed the heart to express itself during your dream time, you’ll notice it will begin to speak outside of those scheduled times). Don’t filter the dreams that surface. Write them all down – this is your DREAM list! There’s nothing foolish or outlandish about what speaks to you. Your dreams and goals are unique to you and call you to become your best self. Achieving our specific goals bring joy to our life because they create more congruency with who we want to become.
Prioritize your dreams. What dreams are most important to you? Which ones do you really want to accomplish and in what order? Which are most feasible? Which can you accomplish immediately, with little or no additional resources? Which require more information, resources or personal attributes than you currently possess (there are life calling clues in there!) Remember, creating a life worth living requires dreaming, THEN action – consistent action!
The pain of discipline or the pain of regret . . . which do you choose?
When your life is near the end, will you look back with joy or regret? Each day we move closer to what we desire, or away from it. The choice is yours.
Life is calling . . . Today’s the day . . . Make this moment matter!!
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