What It Takes To Reach Your Dreams

This is something I wrote on a plane leaving Chicago to go live on an Island off of Panama:

Being a go getter and dreamer can be a lonely journey. But, you have something placed in your heart. An undeniable desire that can not be ignored. The longer you ignore it, the longer and harder it will continue to knock at your door.

Open the door and feed your heart.

Now, achieving goals is not for the the weak and it is not for the strong. It is for those who have passion and drive. This passion and drive will force out the weakness and create strength.  This strength will continue to fuel the passion and drive. There will be moments of “What if I can’t"
" What if I’m not good enough" “What if I fail" “What if I am afraid". The  "what ifs" are the minds way of instilling the fear of the unknown. It is human nature to protect ourselves against that which we do not know. Of course, if these fears are reasonable, then do listen to them. Like I said, they are your bodies protective mechanism.

"Well how do I know which fear I should listen to and which fear I should ignore?"

The fear that you should listen to, is the one that becomes overshadowed by you true love, passion, and desire.

I am on a plane taking a HUGE step into the unknown. I have never been to Panama. There are many barriers and fears I am facing along the way.
"I’m leaving everything I know behind"
"What about my family/friends/students?"
"What if my life partner, the person I am meant to be with, is in the states?"
"Is this the path God has planned for me?"
"I don’t speak Spanish"
I can keep going, but I think you get the point. The week leading up to departure, the what ifs got louder and louder. 

So how was I able  to get on the plane?

Remember in Indiana Jones, when he had to take a step of faith? Where he saw where he needed to go, but had no idea how to get there. All Indiana could do was place one foot in front of him and believe. This is what I am doing. One foot in front of the other. Believe, Hope, Pray, Trust. I am blessed to have people back home who believe in me and see me as an inspiration. All of that support fuels me forward.

I encourage you to take that step into the unknown. Weather it be quieting your job, going back to school, adopting a child, going on a mission trip, or telling someone how you really feel. You must take that step my friend. Take the step into the unknown. Be strong and Believe that you can do it!

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”Anais Nin

 

 

"As You Work Toward Your Dreams, Remember To Remain In Balance"

- Yoga With Brianne