One Life. Just One.

"One life. Just One. Why aren't we running like we are on fire toward our wildest dreams?" ~ ANONYMOUS

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Why is it that we get stuck in our lives? Why do we seem to spin our wheels instead of gaining traction?

As the quote states above, "Why aren't we running like we are on fire toward our wildest dreams?" I feel like I have been running toward my dreams, but suddenly I am winded and need to catch my breath. I need to stop and check my map, calibrate my compass, to make sure I am heading in the right direction.  

I have been pondering all week, why more people aren't racing after their dreams with their pants on fire. Here is what I have discovered:

  1.  We are living in the future. We are living a life based on what we hope will happen, all the while, missing what is right in front of us. "When I lose weight, I will..." "When I get promoted, I will..." My favorite is, "When I live in the perfect place, with great weather, near water, in the perfect little cottage, I will..." All these dreams are amazing, but when we live in the land of 'when,' aka the future, we miss all the amazingness around us.

  2. We don't have a clear vision of where we want to go. Yes, this seems to be the opposite of the above statement; however, it's more about setting a goal. Having a vision that you use to guide your steps along the path, right in front of you. Identifying a goal and then setting your daily intentions to synch up with it is different from living in the future.

  3. We listen to voices around us that mean well. The ones that throw a flag on the play every time you talk about your dreams. They say things like, "You can't do that, because (fill in the blank.)" When I was younger, every time I talked about a dream job that I would like, my mom would say, "People do that for a living?" Dreams crushed. It certainly explains why I second guess myself so much. 


Living in the present is the very best way to pursue your wildest dreams with or without flaming britches. Being grateful each day for the experiences you had, the people you crossed paths with, the situations you navigated through, will keep you focused on your dreams. Ask yourself if your experiences are taking you closer to your dreams, or leading you astray. Make course corrections when necessary. Stop listening to the naysayers, they will never be able to grasp the fire that burns deep within when you have a desire that calls to you.  It’s their limiting beliefs that spill out onto your dreams. Don’t. Listen.

With Purpose,

Sue

sue@piedpiperofpurpose.com

One dream I'm pursuing as if my pants are on fire is to share my love of reading Lenormand Cards. Check out my YouTube channel, Lenormand Lovers STL. Start with the video Spirit Vocabulary, then work your way through each of the 2 card combination videos, starting with 01 Rider - Lenormand 2 Card Combos.  It's so easy to grasp the concept of Lenormand Cards, and once you have that, you can find all the answers you seek.

I would love to help you on your journey. Send me an email at sue@piedpiperofpurpose.com if you have any questions.

Sue Brady