How do you think your intuition might be valuable to you in creating a healthier, wealthier, happier life? Do you already experience a "sixth sense" about what you need to do, the actions you need to take to fulfill an objective or goal in life? Have your found your inner guidance to be a great tool in getting the results you want?
In a recent post, I referred to Chapter 4 of "The Wealth Book - Winning With Spirit: Develop Your Intuitive Resources and Abilities."
In order to make the best use of your intuition you need to be open, relaxed, peaceful, enthusiastic and grateful for all you presently have, however little you may consider it to be. Having all those qualities in place may reduce your stress, especially if you are motivated more by fear and panic than by faith, trust and confidence.
It may help to build your faith, trust and confidence in small steps. For example, you might like to notice the little ways that life seems to deliver a nice surprise, an opportunity or an unexpected gift -- a compliment perhaps, or a friendly word when you need it. Allow yourself to be open to receive in unusual ways. It may open your mind to a larger, more generous and friendlier world around you than you normally see.
I have a dream. It is to go to a fundraising retreat called The Best of Super II in support of Insight University, an educational establishment that is doing exceptional work to support a better quality of leadership in our world.
This is a mission I am keen to support. The world seems to me to be in need of another quality of leadership to meet the many challenges we are meeting. The retreat is in Ojai, Calif. The donation is beyond my present budget. There is also a return airfare from France to raise. The event happens May 2012.
How much do I really want to go? That question is key. Why do I want to be there? What is my purpose in going?
Answer those questions and I am partway there. The mistake I could make is to deny myself the opportunity because at the moment it seems to be out of my pocket. I invite you to consider your dreams. Do you have something you would really like but that is presently beyond your budget? Consider these three questions before shutting off the possibility.
If we listen to too much bad news, we might feel constrained or inhibited from daring to ask for what we really want. Give life a chance! Sounds a bit like "Give peace a chance," as John Lennon reminded us, doesn't it?
Do you dare to dream of peace, plenty and prosperity in the face of so much gloomy news? The loving human spirit within us does just that. That spirit within you can guide you in extraordinary ways, if you just let it. And the more of us who are doing that will create a new sense of reality for others' aspirations and hopes.
Next, there are three aspects that I am looking at to enter the process of going:
All of the above is embraced by the statement:
"This or something greater for the highest good of all concerned."
In Chapter 4 of the book mentioned above, there are more ideas you might enjoy and find useful for fulfilling your own dreams and visions. For sure, my intention is to enjoy every step of the way toward creating the result I would really like to have. I will be learning all I can so that I may have something more to pass on to others. And maybe will have few good stories along the way.
First, I must go back and answer those questions I have posed for myself. They are my foundation, without them my "house" would be built on shifting sands.
Have you ever made a dream come true? How did you do it? I would love to know. I am still on my learning curve and welcome your comments below, or drop me a line wealthminister@mac.com.
Wishing greater health, wealth and happiness -- in all of the ways it can come to you!
For more tips and hints for living a wealthy life, turn to "The Wealth Book - Winning With Spirit"
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I have had a dream come true, and I wouldn't describe it as having MADE it come true. I didn't DO it. I became it. And in the dreams that have not come true, I am not it ... I am not the embodiment of the dream. Rather, I am still doing the dream... chasing it, hoping for it, seeking it.
And darn it, I know that ...and still, I falter. Ah our humaness!
Thank you both for these insights. I love the idea of "becoming" the dream as opposed to "making" it happen.
I wrote a series a few years back on "From Impossible to Inevitable: Dare to Dream Big" and used Phillip Petit's tightrope walk between the Twin Towers shortly after they were completed, as an example of someone whose dream was the embodiment of who he was. As a young man, Petit had read about the towers even before they were built and he KNEW that one day, he would perform the ultimate tightrope walk between them. No one had ever done it before and of course no one will ever do it again.
He WAS the dream and within that context, he naturally did the things required to have it come true. It's the classical BE-DO-HAVE conversation. When the dream is no longer something "out there", but becomes a part of who we are, how it manifests no longer matters. The form may not look like what we imagined, but it's the experience we're seeking.
As for me and my dreams, I am living my dream every day, which is to wake up with an open heart and be grateful.
BTW Kathleen, come have a read of my latest post, written with you in mind: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-judith-rich/in-praise-of-the-juicy-cr_b_920703.html.
Much love,
Judith
I am touched that you would write with me in mind...and very curious! I am off to read the post ;)
I guess most of us have dreams, though too many crash on the rocks of rationalization. So often people say they want to do, wanted to do, or should have done and for some reason that appears to take the place of doing. Having a dream without the passion to pursue it is like having a hope without a plan, or a goal without taking a step toward it... most often it comes to nothing… except possibly regret.
I agree that most of us have a degree of intuition regarding what we want to and should be doing; anecdotally, I have known for a few years what I should be doing, and I have finally acquiesced to the call. Every day, each decision I make relates to following that call; at times they are related directly (research, writing, practice, reading, discussions, et al.), and sometimes indirectly (paying bills, cooking, keeping healthy habits, family time, and more), but, only on occasion will I stray from my focus. For me, the “dream” is a work in progress.
And, thank you for the Spirit reference, I cannot “over-agree” with the importance of recognizing and following your spirit (remember that was the 5th Element in my comment in your last article on valuing yourself). One can’t succeed without passion, and passion fizzles without spirit!
Lawson
Yes, I do indeed remember your 5th Element.
I love how you describe your dream as being what sounds to me like a guiding light in all you think, say and do.
It took 20 years for my dream of being a published author on a subject I felt passionate about came to be fulfilled. When I was invited to write the book, I sat with the offer for two months before taking action on writing it. Then when I began, I experienced re-connecting with my original passion for the subject.
The rest was easy - and finally turned into 3 published books.
As Pema alluded to below, there are no real failures only lessons to be learned. All lessons have a way of enriching us - and have the possibility subsequently of enriching others.
Great life!
Blessings to you as always,
Anne
let it go - it will happen!
May Peace and happiness fill your days,
Anne
what a helpful article. you are so right, many times we just hear the negative should-nots. we forget to dream, we become weighted down by our unwillingness to let go of what we see as failures in our lives. instead of seeing them as learning lessons, not the boxed in thinking of failure. when your weighted down, you look at your feet, you fear to dream because we haven't processed our "failures" i don't think we can until we see them as lessons, opportunities for growth. people think karma is a bad thing. it is a teacher thru life.
i am with you miss anne, i choose to dream.
wow what a ramble!
xxxx from california! :)
True! Success and failure are too often seen as opposites, when in fact they are not. I see the opposite of both success and failure as apathy... and apathy teaches no lessions. :)
Lawson
What a joy to see you here again. I am very happy to know you are choosing to dream. No great advances in human history have been made without a dream. Personally, I feel we are all designed to advance - for our greater health and well-being.
Rambles are good.... keep them coming!
Joy to you,
Anne