It's Your Dream

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Whether you want to be a rock star, a mom with a large family, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or live on a farm and grow your own food... it's your dream.  You get to decide what your dreams are and whether you want to pursue them or admire them from afar.

Sometimes life gets in the way of our dreams and they don't happen in the time frame that we'd prefer.  Other times there are people in our lives that may not be supportive what we want to do with our lives.  What you need to remember is that this your dream... not someone else's.   While it would be nice to be supported by family and friends it should not be a necessity for you.

The funny thing about dreams is that the only one who can make them come alive is you.  It is your effort, your dedication, your passion that makes them your reality.  We've heard the stories about people who have triumphed against all odds.  They did so because there were determined to live their dreams. 

If you are waiting for someone to support you or to approve of your dream then you are not ready to realize your dream.  Sure you may make some effort towards it however one negative comment or a failure of any type will have you abandoning the dream.  Giving up is always the easy way out but in the long run it's what causes the most regrets.

You'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do.  ~Zachary Scott

It is your dream.  No one can take it away from you but you. As you decide to pursue your dreams go for it with all of the passion and energy that you have.  That is something that you will never regret!

Free to be...

I grew up in a traditional home back at a time where my father ruled the roost and we did what we were told.  My sister left home right after high school and chose a path that my parents were none too happy about.  (They got over it.)  In that space however I did whatever I could to keep peace at home. 

I followed the family tradition… and expectations.  My career path was similar…  I did what I was asked to do.   For the most part though I showed up but never in all those years was my heart in my work.  When my position was eliminated due to an acquisition my life was reborn.  (Ok there was a gestation period in this transition…)

“If you want to really fly in your life, if you want to soar higher than you ever thought humanly possible, then feel free to be yourself.  Feel free to follow your nature.” - Kevin Hall

Helping others has always been a top priority for me.   Whether it was coaching employees or being there for a friend… people always come first.  It’s what fulfills my life.  It is what brings joy to my heart & soul.  And it is in this place that I found me. 

If you are ready to fly you have a single Simple Step to take:

• Find what brings you joy and pursue it relentlessly.

I realize this sounds simple...but it is far from easy.  The question becomes how much do you want to live the life of your dreams?  When you make the decision to pursue your passion watch as all of the pieces of your life begin to come together.  

Remember always though that you are on a journey and those pieces come in time and continually. 

Enjoy the journey, the flight…soar!