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Does Size Matter?

I have heard numerous times how one has to dream “big” in order to achieve something, become something, or change something.

You know the old adage: Dream big or go home.

I’ve come across other sayings, too, such as: If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.

Say what?

Listen, I’ve got plenty of dreams, okay? Your dreams may not be my dreams, and I can guarantee that my dreams are not your dreams!

But a dream is a dream is a dream.

I just don’t buy the line, hook, and sinker that screams your dream doesn’t count, or isn’t as important, if it isn’t “big.”

No sir! No ma’am!

Think what you will, but you can’t look down on my dream and say that yours is more important than mine. Or that my dream doesn’t count because it isn’t as “big.”

Who are you to downplay my dream? Have you walked in my shoes?

When I wrote Running in Heels: A Memoir of Grit and Grace, I not only mentioned some of the heartaches I endured as a child and young adult, but I also wrote about the good times, the happy times, and the contented times.

And you know what?

Some people looked down on those cheerful events I wrote about because they seemed insignificant to them.

Is that fair?

Hey, I’m tickled pink that you had a much “happier” life than me. Nonetheless, those were my good times, and they meant everything to this girl.

And I will tell you this:

I am a dream come true.

We all have goals, and we all dream dreams. Don’t try to be like anyone else. Be yourself and follow your heart. Pursue your dreams, and don’t ever quit. Timing is everything, and sometimes it takes baby steps.

But don’t allow anyone to downplay your dreams. Ever. No matter the size.

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June 23, 2016 · 7:06 PM

April 13, 2015 · 9:33 PM

A Bigger Picture

Worth repeating!

A message I heard in church a few years ago was about three kinds of enemies. I’d like to share this insight with you, trusting that it’ll help you the way it did me.

HOLDERS – Those that want to hold you back.
PULLERS – Those that will pull you away.
CLINGERS – Those that keep you behind with them.

We probably all know someone in either category. We may have an idea, a vision, a dream, a desire, or feel passionate about something that we may share with somebody, but then that person does not share in our enthusiasm but merely seeks to crush our spirit. Before we know it, we are pulled back, stifled, crushed, and beaten down. I’m not saying there won’t be times when we are to make ourselves available in helping others. I am saying there will be times when we need to be around those who care enough to pour something back into us.

I need to be refilled. You need to be refilled.

MEDIOCRITY HATES VISION.

See the bigger picture of something greater and something better.

If we don’t grow, we die. This was me about four years ago. I wanted to grow, move forward, and better myself but only felt squashed and discouraged by those around me. Yet, they were moving forward. So in my prayer time, I sought guidance and courage. And when I heard my pastor’s message a few days later, it hit me.

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I took a leap of faith and moved on. Why? Because I knew God had something better for me.

I had to make a choice and yes, it was frightening. It took a few months, but it was the best decision I made for me. Still today I am in a much better place and in a much better job position. I am challenged, fulfilled, and continue to grow. I am encouraged for doing my best and appreciated all that I do. I work for a phenomenal boss and some pretty phenomenal people.

Sometimes you have to give up something good to gain something better.

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Tagged as career, dream, encouragement, growth, John Maxwell, Leap of Faith, mediocrity, motivation, Prayer, vision

December 16, 2014 · 7:43 PM

For Crying Out Loud!

Have you ever been excited about something, and somebody who you love and admire shoots it down? Let me tell you, it stings. Bites. Deflates you, doesn’t it? Don’t allow anyone to steal your dream!

They may have meant well, but they just couldn’t see what you envisioned. They didn’t grasp your concept or idea. Then what? Your resolve wavers, and your hard work and steadfastness quake.

So what do you do? Do you throw in the towel and just give up? No, for crying out loud! Perseverance is a virtue. Where’s your stick-to-it-iveness? You have it. Haven’t you burned the midnight hour long enough to come this far? Okay, so maybe they didn’t get it. Time to regroup; dig a little deeper. Re-examine your goal and ask yourself what it is that you feel. What is the message you’re trying to convey?

I suppose that with me, I tend to say a prayer, asking God to continue guiding me to express the message closest to my heart and share it with others.

I am reminded of the lyrics to a song: Don’t cry out loud, just keep it inside, and learn how to hide your feelings… http://youtu.be/OWiXyAAw1Ek?t=2m49s If only it were that easy …!

I know this is not always the case. At times, it does well to cry and release emotions. Yes, I, too, have meltdowns on occasion. But if you can stick to your goal, doing all you know to do with a determination second to none, when opposition comes (and they usually will), you won’t easily break. Time to reflect is all. Plant where you’re rooted. Bend like a palm tree, change directions if you must. If you feel you are to do a thing, whether people get you or not, stay the course. Don’t let others defeat you with their words or the looks on their faces! What am I saying? Face your giant! (But don’t forget your slingshot.)

Incidentally, if you’re at a distance, I can’t really see your expressions without my glasses on anyway!

How determined are you?

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Tagged as determination, goals, Perseverance, persistence, stick-to-it-iveness, vision

April 25, 2013 · 10:15 PM

A Better Picture

A message I heard in church a few years ago was about three kinds of enemies. I’d like to share this insight with you, trusting that it’ll help you the way it did me.

HOLDERS – Those that want to hold you back.
PULLERS – Those that will pull you away.
CLINGERS – Those that keep you behind with them.

We probably all know someone in either of these categories. We may have an idea, a vision, a dream, a desire, or feel passion about something that we may share with somebody, but then that person does not share in our enthusiasm, but merely seeks to crush our spirit. Before we know it, we are pulled back, stifled, crushed, and beaten down. I’m not saying there won’t be times when we are to make ourselves available to help others. I am saying there will be times when we need to be around those who care enough to pour something back into us.

I need to be refilled. You need to be refilled.

MEDIOCRITY HATES VISION.

See the bigger picture of something greater and something better.

If we don’t grow, we die. This was me about three years ago. I wanted to grow, move forward, and better myself, but only felt squashed and discouraged by those around me. Yet, they were moving forward. So in my prayer time, I sought guidance and courage. And when I heard my pastor’s message a few days later, it hit me.

I took a leap of faith and moved on. Why? Because I knew God had something better for me. Goldfish Jumping Out of the Water Stock Photo - Image of ...

I had to make a choice, and yes, it was frightening. It took a few months, but it was the best decision I made for myself. Still today, I am in a much better place and in a much better job position. I am challenged, fulfilled, and continue to grow. I am encouraged to do my best and appreciated for all that I do. I work for a phenomenal boss and some pretty phenomenal people.

Sometimes you have to give up something good to gain something better.