{Dreams} They Really Do Come True

When I was in high school I wanted to be a motivational speaker. Our Marketing & Entrepreneurship class (which was my favorite class & teacher) regularly showed us a video series of this guy that gave motivational speeches. I loved them! And I thought he had the best job in the world. Seriously he gets to motivate & inspire people...and he gets paid to do it? Brilliant. I didn't even remember that I wanted to be a motivational speaker until today. I mean I knew I always found it rewarding to be in a situation where I motivate & inspire others (obviously the teacher & coach in me)....but that was more of a byproduct. And I have always been drawn to people of the same nature and frequently seek them out in my reading.

But what if I really wanted to become a motivational speaker? Maybe not a speaker in the sense of a stage, microphone, & an audience. But maybe a writer, a blogger, or a personal coach...or something that I haven't even thought of yet? So far I have set out on some pretty ambitious dreams...and low & behold...I accomplished them. Learning to speak Spanish, becoming a photographer, & running half marathons are a few of my proudest accomplishments and proof that no matter how crazy the idea may seem...it's obtainable.

I think I have spent entirely too much time in my life trying to conform to make others happy. And the reality is, even though I spent so much time devoted to that, it wasn't really working anyway. What a waste of my time and energy. I'm learning that there is a voice in me that I have been ignoring for a long time. It's the same voice that has stellar intuition and an intense desire for living life outloud. I'm listening to that voice now.

Dreams. I believe in them. I need them. I always get angry when people share a dream with me and then try to rationalize that it's just a dream and could never happen or work. I always ask "why not?" or "what if it could?" I don't believe in limitations or impossibilities.

http://behappy.me/poster/the-future-belongs-to-those-who-believe-in-the-beauty-of-their-dreams

This past few years I have gone through some really crappy life challenges in my personal life. (I haven't been able to share much of it and I know from the outside my life looks great...amazing career, beautiful child, etc. But I am here now to share the truth. It sucked. And still sucks but I'm embracing it) I let those experiences & challenges beat me down. Instead of fighting back when another punch came my way, I stood there and took it and let each blow hurt me even more. In so many ways, I became paralyzed...unable to move or fight back (total victim mentality...which disgusts me now). How did that happen and how did I become that person? It's crazy really because I became someone that I didn't even recognize.

And you know what, the biggest thing that has changed for me recently is my perspective. I'm choosing to focus on the positive. I'm taking responsibility for all the ways I have successfully sabotaged my own life. I'm in therapy. I'm reading. I'm writing. I'm looking for inspiration and positivity everywhere. I'm growing and changing and thirsty to live this wonderful and amazing life. And I am no longer making any apologies for the person I am. I know me best and I know what I need. And I know that's going to piss a lot of people off if it doesn't fit their mold for my life but that is their problem and not mine. It's actually quite invigorating to let those people go. You should try it.

http://behappy.me/canvas/your-life-is-your-message-to-the-world-make-sure-its-inspiring 

But what if all this heartache and pain were preparing me for a dream that I didn't even know I had? What if the plan is for me to be a light to people who are in the dark (much like I was)? What if my calling really was to be an inspiration and motivation to others? I can't tell you how much this excites me. And it really makes all this pain worth it. I have no idea where I am going with this...but I feel the pull and I'm going to lean into it. There is a dream brewing in me...and I'm inviting it in.

And one more thought. We are living in a brave new world where opportunity is available to everyone thanks to the wonderful world of technology. We have never been more equipped with possibility. Think about it.

http://littlefancynancy.blogspot.com/2012/06/monday-motivation.html 

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Let me take this opportunity to apologize for my crazy stream of consciousness that is going to come out in these blog posts. I am figuring this out as I go and have decided to include you in the process. My thoughts may be random and disconnected and perhaps crazy. It's okay. It's all part of the process.

Thank YOU for reading my story.