Episode Transcript
What's the sense in quitting on your dream? Okay, I'm not talking about sprouting wings and learning to fly, although with all the GMOs
(Genetically Modified Food) "Frankenfood," it might just happen, but that's another story.
So, anyway, quitting on your dreams. Hopefully, your dreams do not include the destruction of the world or the pillaging and mistreatment of others. If these are your dreams, I cannot wish you well.
But I am talking about the wholesome, positive, and humanistic dreams and desires.
We all have dreams at some point. Maybe your dreams came from your childhood, or they were on the way to a job. You thought to yourself, "It would be wonderful to not go to this job and still make a living."
Maybe the dreams come from wishing things were better for your children or family. Whatever your dream is or was, we all have them.
But what happens to them? Sometimes life fools us into thinking dreams can't happen. Or the people around you that are broken down by life cannot or will not support you, in any form or fashion.
Please take a moment to ask yourself, is there an acceptable reason to cheat yourself out of your dream? The answer is always no. And if a dream becomes physically impossible, then create another dream.
I have had several moments of crisis, when all seemed lost, and I was drowning in a sea of desperation and seemingly hopeless. But in these times, something within (I say the universal intelligence, the creator, or creation) always gave me a message of hope.
And when I listened, everything eventually worked out. In the last few years, I have experienced amazing events that seemed impossible. In fact, my first book, Five Days of Miracles, came from those experiences.
I have learned that life breaks down into three parts that are always operating. I call them the X-Factor, the Magic, and participation. The X-Factor is the unpredictable Universe, or what some call God. Then the Magic. The Magic are the "How in the Heck?" moments, and then of course, you have to do something.
My understanding of these three principles is the foundation that lets me know the seemingly impossible is possible. I read an account that there was a time when the so-called scientists stated someone couldn't run a four-minute mile. (Actually, there probably were people doing it in another country; they didn't count.) But, anyway, finally the four-minute mile was broken, and within a very short time several people broke the previous record.
As social creatures, we tend to follow one crowd or another. If your crowd empowers you, things can be uplifting. But if your crowd isn't, the opposite effect usually kicks in.
I am always amazed by how many people I get to guide and empower, who never had anyone to encourage their greatness. Or even give them a way to recognize their unlimited potential. However, there was never a shortage of people to tell them how useless, worthless, or incompetent they were.
It's like eating horrible food at a restaurant. You tell a lot of people. But if the place is good, you tell a few.
After years of internal and external programming, is it any wonder we quit on our dreams?
But today I ask you to ask yourself, was there a truly credible reason to forsake your dreams? Maybe you chose to have a family, and that's okay. But you can still slip in the book, or class. Or whatever will take you a little closer. You may want something material if you save $5.00 a week, which is more than you will have if you save nothing.
I remember one of my first jobs. An elder asked me if I had joined the credit union. I answered no, and he asked why not. After his insistence, I started saving $25.00 per week.
I had forgotten about the account. About a year or so later, a family emergency came up. How could I fix the problem? I then remembered the account. I had over $1,200.00 in the account. I only needed $200.00.
I am not saying all dreams should be financial or material, because some of the wealthiest people have some of the most significant mental, emotional, and spiritual issues.
So, anyway. Take stock of your dreams. Write them down. Select one. Realistically, take a look at where you are. Then rationally chart the things that you would need to move forward. The direction may not be what you expected. But somehow the journey will take you closer.
In these instances, be grateful and appreciative. Don't focus on the negativity. There are often excellent lessons to be realized during the journey. You will find you are so much more capable than you have ever discovered.
Support yourself, be your constant cheerleader. Keep your head into uplifting audiobooks or other positive media. Practice not listening to anyone, including yourself, who won't support your personal development.
Amazing things can happen. And you may one day embrace the reality.
"There is never a reason to quit."
Love yourself. Prioritize your happiness, health, and well-being. But don't rob anyone else of theirs.
How about that?
