Dreams are pretty important stuff, did you know that? Most of us live our lives with a dream tucked away in our hearts. Every now and again we take it out, polish it up with our tears and a loving swipe with a soft cloth, all the while going over the reasons why now is not the time to make them come true. Regrets for not achieving our dreams can eat away at a person’s soul. Why doesn’t everyone who has a dream try to make them come true? Oh there are many reasons; don’t you know any of them?
There is never enough money, too many people are depending on us to keep our heads and not risk too much, health problems, demands on our time, a shortage of support, self doubt, low self esteem, fear, fear of failure, lack of hope, a lack of encouragement from others, a need for security, no experience with stepping out on faith, trust issues & even more amazingly, people are afraid of success, wow !; You get the idea…i could fill up this page with reasons why some people not to enable their dreams into become reality.
So what is the secret that dream achievers have discovered that allowed them to turn a thought, a wish, a dream into reality? You would have to ask each person what it was that was the turning point; the part where the light bulb came on and they pushed through and turned a corner from underachiever to dream accomplisher.
Each person’s answer would probably surprise you. Each answer would be correct because the very thing that allowed them to move forward and achieve, I suspect is also the very issue that held them back in the first place. 🙂 Get it…i think that is the key, facing the issue that is holding you back and discovering how to use it as a tool to overcome and succeed! Ahhh ha…the light bulb comes on, the key is placed in your hand, you now have the ability to turn it in the lock and walk through the door to success.
But a successful dream has a price, for each successful dream there is a cost…a sacrifice. Nothing that is worth anything of real lasting value comes without a personal sacrifice. When we sacrifice to accomplish the things that mean the most to us…we are showing our dedication, our commitment to it, we are acknowledging how valuable the goal is by how much we sacrifice. Is it scary? You bet. Does it work? Sometimes…but it is important to note that you have to have 100% commitment to achieving your goal…no wishy washy half hearted attempt will get you where you want to be. Is your sacrifice worth the price? Only you know the answer to that. Know what you are giving up to achieve your dream and understand the consequences; and, be ready to accept them as the cost…otherwise…you might achieve your dream and loose something equally important or more imporant, to you than the dream!!!! Communicate with your loved ones and make sure that your goals are in alignment with your most important relationships…that you have their support! How much more powerful will your accomplishments be, when those you cherish most are backing you up?
So what have you sacrificed to achieve your dream? Are you satisfied? Did you trade up your sacrifice, for your dream…or, did you make an error in judgement; and, cost yourself your dream and your sacrifice? It is important to have your priorities in place to have your dream, and be happy with the purchase price. Tell us what have you sacrificed to achieve your dream!!!
Did you know that accomplishing your dreams can have a huge impact on others? Sometimes, achieving your dreams can help lift up others, who don’t even know you. Think of Michael Phelps the Olympic swimmer who just won 8 Olympic gold medals…he has inspired many, to reach out and try for their goals and dreams. Most of us don’t collect medals for our dreams; but still, we accomplish milestones which feel like a nice shiny medal to us! What motivates a person to achieve their goals, hopes and their dreams?
I know of a group of people who are stepping out on faith…they are sacrificing much, to do so…they are going to walk in scary places…they don’t know all of the risks…but still…their commitment to helping others achieve their dreams is going full throttle…they are called the Impact Boot Camp Action Team. They are headed to Philadelphia this weekend to learn important skills and techniques that will enable some very special person or organization to achieve their dream of impacting others in a positive uplifting way. Read all about it here: https://writeasrain.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/impact-action-team-makes-a-difference-in-the-world-through-boot-camp-training/
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