Most of us, when trying to figure out how to reach our goals, get lost in an inner argument. “I could do that, but…” or “That strategy was a good idea for him, but…” or even “I tried that, but…” Whatever comes after “but” is usually a fearful thought: fear of inadequacy, failure or frustration.
How often do you let fearful thoughts prevent you from taking that first critical step toward your dreams? Do you allow them to paralyze you?
When you want to move ahead in spite of your fears, the safest place is in the deep!
How do I know? Well, most of the time my life’s vision is expansive, my heart is full of gratitude and my fears are tempered by an unshakable belief that I can design the life of my dreams.
And yet … in those moments when doubt or fear creeps in, I am inspired by a poem from one of my favorite authors, Mark Nepo:
The Surface and the Deep
“When our days are turbulent and troubled, our challenge is to remember that the wave is not the sea. Though it pounds us, the pounding will pass. Though it tosses us about, the tossing will pass, if we don’t fight it.
“Often our fear misleads us to stay in close to shore, when the safest place is in the deep, if we can get there. Any swimmer knows: stay too close to shore and you will be battered by the surf and undertow.
“We must swim out past the breakers if we are to know the hammock of the deep. Stay on land or make it to the deep. It is the in-between that kills.”
Why not declare that today you will leave the shore and swim out past the breakers?
That would take courage. The one choice you can make today to build your courage and create a dramatic shift in your life is to commit to daily Personal Development.
You owe it to yourself to spend 15-30 minutes every day putting positive thoughts into your head to remind yourself how amazing you are and how your possibilities are endless!
Get your head in the game so you can live up to your potential, find the courage to take action and live the life you desire … the life you deserve!
It’s your time to leave the shore and swim out past the breakers!
I am confident that with a commitment to personal development, you will successfully meet the adventures, challenges and opportunities that await you.
Now is your time! As Faith Hill sings, “This is your life and welcome to it.”