"Never sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the
immediate."
~Dr. Bob
Jones Sr.
Good
morning!
Rose sent this quote to me a long time ago and I just
came across it again while searching through my emails. I thought the
quote especially relevant as we talk about dreams and goals.
When we first conceptualize a new dream or goal and
take the first few steps, we are full of excitement, expectation and
hope. The change seems welcoming and fresh. But change is never easy.
As we go further down the path, it can be hard to maintain change,
giving up seems easy, and we often choose the path of least resistance.
And so it is with our dreams. As obstacles and
challenges surface, we can find ourselves doubting our ability to rise
to the challenge. That is why it is so important to create a concrete
vision of where you want to go at the beginning, when hopes are high.
At that point, we need to capture why we want to make a change in our
life or reach a dream. Then we need to turn back to that vision and
embrace it during difficult times. From that vision we have to derive
the energy to take the next step, and the next. We cannot sacrifice
that dream for immediate relief - for in the long term, that will not
take us to where we want to be.
Your Turn:
Take a moment to clearly visualize your dream.
Begin writing down all the reasons this dream is important to you. Keep
adding to this list. When the road gets tough, come back to this list
for inspiration to take the next step.
Your affirmation:
Nothing will stop me from reaching my dreams.
