Dreams Plus Action Equals Reality
How often have you had a daydream about a future you wish you were having? What is the difference between that daydream and the life you are living? Fear of change often leaves us paralyzed and unable to move forward. Yet one step forward in to the unknown could result in the realization of our dreams. Our own inaction is the only thing holding us back from the life we desire. Taking action is the only way to move forward changing dreams into reality.
When I stepped onto the path of change it sent a ripple out that affected many people. I had been living in a cloud of confusion for nearly five years and I was afraid to be myself. One day I awakened to find I was not the woman I had once been. I no longer pursued the interests at the core of whom I really was. As time passed, the harsh circumstances locked me into a role that was destroying my soul. The day I wrote my first paragraph in ten years I felt free to be myself. As I typed each word it opened the cell door a bit more that I was locked behind. When I completed my new article I knew there was no going back and I must continue to grow and change.
It is rarely easy to change and can cause those around you to feel you are abandoning them. They too, have become comfortable in their role and do not want anything to disrupt their comfort zone. Change can be as simple as altering your hair style or as complex as ending a long-term relationship. Some will believe as you move forward it will mean leaving them behind. To find your true self again this might be necessary.
Have you been true to yourself? Do you find yourself conforming to the perception of you that others have created? Your dreams cannot and should not be dismissed. Give yourself one hour each day to pursue your dream. Try it on and test the fit. See how it feels to actually live your dream. Are you experiencing happiness? If yes, you must now decide, Am I willing to make changes to continue in this new direction?
There will be naysayers and those who will accuse you of making waves. Some of your family and friends may try to dissuade you from achieving your dream. They may not want you to be yourself for fear they will not know what their place will be in your life. It will take courage and commitment to live your dreams and to be the person that is best for you. Doing something that is only for you may be difficult in the beginning. Recognize that what you feel is real and valid. You are worthy of following your own dream.
Now nine months have passed since I began to see I must change to be myself. There were many steps backward before I could begin to see the path I must travel. By being true to myself I am now engaged to Rick London, my love and my business partner in our new SEO and Branding Company Pen and Ink Inc. I have a weekly Love advice Column in the Insiders section of The Herald de Paris (heralddeparis.com) and enjoy the status as expert author at Ezinearticles. Taking action is never easy but living my dreams is worth all the effort and every obstacle I had to overcome to be myself and enjoy life.
