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I noticed I had a "How To" theme going with the last two posts. Why break up a good thing (I hope it's a good thing...)?
I love feeling inspired. I love that feeling that wells up inside of you and becomes so strong that you just have to do something about it. Usually it comes and goes, but not lately... it's been surrounding me for the past few months. I believe it's a result of acting on the impressions and thoughts that come with feeling inspired.
Last night, as I was finishing up my day and checking the last few messages on my phone, I suddenly received notification of a new post from Stephen W. Weiss' blog that stoked that "Inspire Fire" a little more. He begins with:
"Have you ever sat back and wondered on things that would be really cool to do? ...have you looked back and said “I wish I did [enter activity here]? Or I wish I started that business..."(Go to his blog to read the rest... you may feel inspired, too.)
So do you have an excuse? Get it out there... put it in front of you and then dash it to pieces. Here's why.
It's a Lie.
Doubts are not part of your dream. Did you doubt when you were five? Or did you just go out there and make that lemonade and sell it on the curb of your driveway? It was a big task, but you did it. It's a big task now... and you still can do it.
There used to be a time in my life that I thought big dreams only came true for those with money or born into the right connections. So wrong… Your life its completely in your control. It is exactly what you make of it. And that’s the key word… Make- a verb, an action word. Take action on your dreams, take them off the shelf and make them reality. There are no excuses.
As usual, your post made me think, which I always enjoy. I do agree that you should act and not be acted upon. Life isn't about being blown about by your circumstances, but you should create circumstances and not let things stand in your way when you have a goal or dream or vision to accomplish. That being said, sometimes I think our dreams can get in the way of reaching our true potential. Sometimes we have dreams we want to accomplish, but they aren't what is for our ultimate best good. Sure, you could accomplish them with hard work, perseverance, and sometimes, a lot of good luck. However, what if you could have been using your time for something entirely different that you didn't even notice because you were busy fulfilling those lesser dreams. I think we've got to do things on God's terms, find out what He wants for us and then waste and wear out our lives accomplishing those dreams He has for us. I believe that's the true test of life, not giving up on His will despite all the odds. Not an easy accomplishment, but with a truly remarkable reward. So, I am all for dreams and working to accomplish those dreams as long as they align with what the Father wants of us. Then, we can truly reach the potential within us. Thanks again for giving me a chance philosophize on your blog. I sure do love do it :)
ReplyDeleteI love your philosophies, Sabrina. You always have great insight.
Delete"Your life its completely in your control."
ReplyDeleteI do not know when I realized that I OWNED MY LIFE, but I do, and I will accomplish everything that I want to do.
Amen. Go do it.
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