What is your dream? What is your vision? What goals do you have? A few weeks ago, I attended Off the Mat: Yoga in Your Life, a continuing education course that incorporated yoga philosophy and life coaching. This was a weekend of internal work and growth. I was gifted the ability to speak my “big” dreams and goals without feeling unworthy, incapable, or “silly.” Have you ever had a dream or goal that someone said you couldn’t accomplish? Have you ever been afraid to voice your dreams, to speak your truth? If so, you and I are one in the same. When we come from a place of fear rather than faith, we remain stagnant, we second guess, we hesitate, and we doubt. We doubt our abilities, our strength, our knowledge, and our expertise.
It is time put aside fear. It is time to come from faith. You are capable, you are worthy, you can do it. Anything you put your mind to, you can accomplish. That’s not to say that you won’t fall down or have bumps in the road…..because you will. Trust me, you will. But remember, anything worth having is worth working for. You may get 10 No’s before that 1 yes. You may not be able to figure out which way to turn during the process of reaching your goal, but the answer will show up. So, I encourage to sit with it. Sit with the discomfort, the unknowing and just feel it. Feel your heart beat and then receive. Receive the answers of the plan of how to get to that end goal. Your dreams and vision cannot be accomplished without putting in the work.
Speak your dream, speak your vision, and do the work. Allow that work to manifest into reality. Do not be afraid to speak your truth. Do not live in fear of what you will not have by pursuing your dream. The universe will provide. Dreams and vision do not come to pass without actions. There may be sacrifice, tears, and sleepless nights but in the end it will be worth it. Write down your 1, 5, and 10-year goals. Once you write them down look to see if they are related in some manner. If so, consider how the goal from year 1 will help prepare you for the goals of year 5 and year 10.
Once you have your goals written down and have reviewed any correlation it is time to write your plan and act. Do the work and take your next step into greatness. You were designed to do great things. Speak your vision to the world. Have faith. You are fearless. Breathe life into your dreams.
Pursuing a dream is for warriors. You are a warrior. You can stand strong, you can hear the word “no,” but it will not stop you from achieving your goal. “No” will only fuel the flame to move into your destiny. My friend it is time to showcase your gifts. It is time to share your gifts with the world. Do the work and be the change.
Since writing out my BIG dreams and visions for my family and my company I see the change. I have more time for family because that is what is important to me. I know my core values and that returns to fulfilling my dreams. My organization is moving in a positive financial direction. I am able to serve, to give, and to do more than I ever thought I could just a few weeks ago. As I continue to serve, my ability to give, to inspire, and to help empower people to step into their full potential continues to grow. So, I close with one of my favorite quotes: Faith over Fear. Faith must always supersede fear.
