You can live your dreams if you can embrace change. It’s by taking
chances that you’ll learn how to be brave.
- Nikita Koloff
chances that you’ll learn how to be brave.
- Nikita Koloff
Looking back over the years, I wonder how it all happened. How have I come to a place of actually being able to touch my dreams? Not just vision my dreams, but touch them. How is it possible that I have my own organization to help teenagers across the world? How is it possible that I am working on my third book? How is it possible that I am surrounded by people that love and support who I am? How in the WORLD is it possible that I get to stand on stage with don Miguel Ruiz and don Jose Ruiz in April? HOW?
Just a little over a year ago I quit my 8-5 job with no idea where I was headed or what my life would look like. My first book, Creating Your Heaven on Earth, had just been published, and I knew that it was time for me to walk my talk. ”TAKE THE LEAP, MEAGAN!!!” yelled a voice. So, I did. The moment I heard it, I acted…I turned in my two-week notice. Scared at the time? More than you know. Scared along the way? More than you know. Still scared at times? Yep.
Some people look at me and ask me how I am so confident in trusting how things will unfold, how I am so willing to have faith in life. The truth is, I have my moments, but behind those moments lies a belief that cannot be broken. I believe in the power of love…that I am so loved and that no matter what happens, I know I will be just fine. I trust that with everything inside of me. It’s simple really…dream it, believe it, act on it, live it. The hard part? Pushing through when you can’t believe it, continuing to take steps when you cannot see any results, and embracing that you deserve it. Yes, you deserve it. I deserve it.
The biggest part of my journey has been loving myself. As a lesbian, I have learned fantastic ways of protecting myself from getting hurt. I still avoid the conversation every once in a while when someone who doesn’t know me wants to know where my husband is. To this day, there are people who shut me out for who I am. I thank them for that. Thank all of those people who didn’t believe in you…who don’t believe in you…because they are inspiring you to dig deeper, reach further, jump higher! There will always be someone along the way who may detest your choices…thank them.
I don’t know the answers to all of life’s questions. What I do know is that if you hold on to what you know you want, one day it will appear. I do know that who you are is the most important thing for other people to see. I also know that if you honor yourself, your relationships are richer and your appreciation for life grows. I know that if you believe in something and you continue to follow through with your heart, there is no wrong direction that you can take. I know that no matter what happens outside of yourself, even if it feels like it is killing you, it is happening for you in some mysterious way. I know that we all have the opportunity to enjoy life, and that in each moment that joy is available. I know that we are all meant to be someone and to do something great; no matter how big or small, the greatness in the action is what matters. I know that we all make choices that we aren’t proud of, but if we act on what we know is right, then we are satisfied. I know that if you are willing and open to the possbilities of life, you will be surprised in every moment. And I know that if you speak up or if you stand silent on your own mountain, people will climb the mountain to join you.
Surround yourself with people who love you for who you are. You deserve that. Surround yourself with people that build you up and support your every choice. You deserve that…we all do.
One day you will be looking back, wondering how you got to where you are and you will remember…you believed.
Believe in your dreams, For even those that seem out of reach,
Are safe in unseen hands.
- Unknown
Are safe in unseen hands.
- Unknown
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