When it comes to chasing our dreams, what are so many of us frightened of?
Who made the snide coworker judge and jury? Who made the absent parent, or the fringe friend, or some person we see once a year, the prophets of our destiny?
For some of us, we listen more to those infrequent influencers than we do to our own voices that tell us to chase our dreams.
And that is a shame.
The voice inside that encourages, that believes, that says you can be more than you are now, is genuine. That voice is closer to a godly presence than the masses of lone clergy who cordon themselves in pulpits and pretend to know more about us than we do ourselves.
We are all more powerful than we’ve ever imagined.
Yet we hold ourselves back not because we believe ourselves incapable, but because we think others do. The secret is, those others don’t discourage you because they believe you can’t achieve your dreams. They discourage you because they are scared that you will, that if you do reach them, those people will have an even tougher time staring at themselves in the mirror knowing they gave up on their own dreams.
We have more control over the world around us than we ever thought possible.
Don’t let the discouragers hold you back. You know what is right for you; you know what is true. Whenever you doubt yourself, whenever you hear internal voices chide you for thinking about chasing your dreams, realize those negative voices are not your own. Instead, they are simply echoes of some past influencers who tried to weigh you down with their own failures. Those demons belong to them, not you. Let them go.
You, my friend, are already whole.
You, are already perfect.
You, are ready.
You just need to trust yourself.
Wow Chris!
Excellent, excellent. It couldn't have come at a better time and I'm sure it is true for a lot of folks.
In the last year, I have embarked on a new career, not at all for the first time in my life, but now at a time when I thought I would be doing something entirely altruistic. In my former career, I rarely faced fear and what criticism came my way was small, external and I viewed it as a welcome challenge. Now, however, those critics seem to have more power….and you nailed it! My internal cheerleaders and my dreams of new success, with lots of altruistic aspects, have lost their volume…at least they don't seem to have the megaphone sounds of the critics. Your post is inspiring and provides a blueprint for what I need to do to find that forgotten strength and, yes, some volume to make sure I can trust my voice and dreams.
Thank you, Thank you!
Kathleen
Indeed, Ed. Good to know you are visiting!
Monica,
Didn't you know I have you under surveillance? 🙂 Or maybe it's because I'm in the middle of your book Godspeed and Happy Landings, and we're connected by it!
Chris – that voice inside us is God talking to us…… and that is the voice we should listen to…. great post..
What, are you following me around and listening in on my life again? You always seem to write what I need to hear. Thanks.
Thanks, Dena, Walker, and Teresa. Glad you all liked it.
You, my good man, are an angel. I always find that you are answering something for me, something that matters. Thank You.
What a great post and one that resonates for me. I don't experience too many discouraging people, but the little (judgmental) voices in my head so often override my intuition. Trust and love and daring ….
Thank you for an inspirational start to my day.
I think you just nailed it with this comment: The secret is, those others don't discourage you because they believe you can't achieve your dreams. They discourage you because they are scared that you will, and I've probably been guilty of such behavior myself. It's all about trusting in abundance. There's no limit to the amount of good stuff available in life, plenty for us all.