Focus on Your Gift
Anyone remember being asked 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' My 1st Grade teacher posed this question but asked us to answer it by drawing it instead of writing - uh oh! I pondered my options as she passed out the art supplies. I'm nobody's artist in case you hadn't guessed.
By the time we had to stand before class and explain our picture, I believed, with my whole 6 year old heart, that I wanted to be a clown. Yes I said clown (it is ok to laugh, I still laugh too). My decision was completely influenced by what I could depict artistically rather than my real desire but for that day, I was happy about my future with the circus!
Many of us have dreams, goals and aspirations. Some are able to burst out of the starting gates of life focused on precise steps that help them bring dreams to fruition, to make desires reality. If they can do it, what about the rest of us?
Have you ever felt like your chances of being a clown (literally and figuratively) were greater than your opportunity to realize your dream? I certainly have. Well, I didn't literally want to be a clown but I did, at least temporarily, trade in my dream for a more secure, cookie-cutter 'career' choice. It was so easy to push down my desires and focus on doing something that was sure to make me money. The funny thing is that no matter which direction I turned, I found myself drawn to my heart's passion.
What's that thing you just can't get away from? More than likely, that's your gift tapping at your subconscious. Sometimes the gift within us feels so buried and out of reach that we can't even fathom the first step toward achievement. Be encouraged, for how you bring your dreams to life is less important than IF you ever do. You owe it to yourself to believe in your purpose, make plans and take steps toward making your goals your reality.
When life's responsibilities call, still dedicate a little bit of time to your gifts and dreams. Even a small consistent effort - as little as minutes a day - can help bridge the gap between dreams and reality.
If we think of the fact that every enterprise in this world is based on someone's dream, we must admit that when we work for someone - no matter how high our rank and salary - we are helping them realize their vision; ensuring that THEIR dreams come to life.
If you can help others to realize their dreams, don't you owe it to yourself to give a little bit of attention to your own? Of course you do and of course you will... one day, one daily inspiration at a time.
By the time we had to stand before class and explain our picture, I believed, with my whole 6 year old heart, that I wanted to be a clown. Yes I said clown (it is ok to laugh, I still laugh too). My decision was completely influenced by what I could depict artistically rather than my real desire but for that day, I was happy about my future with the circus!
Many of us have dreams, goals and aspirations. Some are able to burst out of the starting gates of life focused on precise steps that help them bring dreams to fruition, to make desires reality. If they can do it, what about the rest of us?
Have you ever felt like your chances of being a clown (literally and figuratively) were greater than your opportunity to realize your dream? I certainly have. Well, I didn't literally want to be a clown but I did, at least temporarily, trade in my dream for a more secure, cookie-cutter 'career' choice. It was so easy to push down my desires and focus on doing something that was sure to make me money. The funny thing is that no matter which direction I turned, I found myself drawn to my heart's passion.
Today's Inspiration
The IF in Your Gift Needs Your Love: Align Your Steps and Your Dreams
What's that thing you just can't get away from? More than likely, that's your gift tapping at your subconscious. Sometimes the gift within us feels so buried and out of reach that we can't even fathom the first step toward achievement. Be encouraged, for how you bring your dreams to life is less important than IF you ever do. You owe it to yourself to believe in your purpose, make plans and take steps toward making your goals your reality.
When life's responsibilities call, still dedicate a little bit of time to your gifts and dreams. Even a small consistent effort - as little as minutes a day - can help bridge the gap between dreams and reality.
If we think of the fact that every enterprise in this world is based on someone's dream, we must admit that when we work for someone - no matter how high our rank and salary - we are helping them realize their vision; ensuring that THEIR dreams come to life.
PLEASE DO NOT RESIGN FROM YOUR JOB!!!!!
If you can help others to realize their dreams, don't you owe it to yourself to give a little bit of attention to your own? Of course you do and of course you will... one day, one daily inspiration at a time.
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