You never truly lose your dreams

I've heard people say, and I am guilty of this myself, that their dreams have been lost. For any number of reasons they feel their dreams are no longer attainable - they are effectively gone. I once thought this myself. But, the truth is, our dreams are never truly lost. They may have gotten hidden and buried under the life we have veered off into, but they are still there. You don't necessarily have to "find" them, you just need to unbury them.

Of course, this is often easier said than done. But, it is very possible. We may need guidance, new tools or a bit of retuning to get our dreams back on track, but they're not lost causes. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dream ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. Giving up brings regret and certain failure. According to the words of Manoj Pandey, some goals are so great, that even to fail is glorious. How right he was! Don't let hidden, buried dreams lie dormant. Wake them up, unbury them, seize that which you longed for - even if never achieved, the regret over deeming your dreams and goals "lost" will not leave you feeling quite so glorious!

Find someone who can cheer you along, brainstorm with you, give you needed reality checks and help keep you accountable. Allow yourself the opportunity to seek the success, even when there is a possibility of failure. When we give up on what inspired or energized us, we lose a part of ourselves. So - get out those shovels and start digging! Uncover what you buried (only the good stuff, of course - let the rest stay buried and done), and take the first step in reaching back out for those gold rings ~ whatever they may be.

Space - The preferred definition

The definitions for space include 1) a period of time, 2) a limited extent in one, two or three dimensions, 3) an extent set apart, 4) the distance needed from other people or things in order for a person to feel comfortable, 5) an opportunity for privacy or time for one's self.

I prefer to see space as a sanctuary, or haven, that allows me to nurture my core and tune in to my own self. Now, quite obviously, the use of this space is something to use for nurturing, and not for escape. Eventually we all have to come out. They will come looking for us...

But, time within our own inner haven, spent in regrouping, refreshing and rebalancing ourselves is time well spent. Too often we (ie. ME) feel guilty if we take "me time". With so much time spent working, communting, cooking, cleaning, blah, blah,blah... we tend to feel any and all extra time should be wholely and solely directed to the others in our lives. Yes, our spouses, children, friends, family and significant others do need us. But, what do they really receive if you and I are drained, frazzled, tired and overspent? Not what they deserve.

We will create appointments to get the car in for service, haircuts, business meetings and the like - but where is the appointment for YOU? Take some time to set a weekly meeting with yourself. It may sound difficult at first, who has the time these days for themselves??? We all do! Even if it is only a beginning 15 minutes, schedule it in. Take a short drive to a park, sit quietly in your office (if this is possible), take a back booth in a coffee shop - just take that 15 minutes! Use the time to reenergize and positively focus on whatever takes you to your relaxation state of mind.

Stay tuned with me (and start taking those "me breaks") and we'll walk on to creating some inspiring, creative, motivational strides in your life!

Happy Thursday!