When you want to do something outside your "normal" realm of activity. You can come up against a large mountain of fear. Recently, I decided to dive in and do something that I have been wanting to do for a while. Leaping into this step even on small scale felt very risky and vulnerable.
I honestly had a million reasons why I could not even take a small piddling step and then I just went for it. I just took a little step and announced in a small circle that my intention was to take a step. After that, I spent some time dreaming and planning about what the next small step could be. I know this is all very vague but things are still not ready to be unveiled. So, I took it.
That's how life happens. You have to dream it and then take one small step at a time{if you are a fraidy cat like me}until you get somewhere.
What have I learned?
1.You have to take a step, even a small piddly one. You'll be braver for it.
2.Tell people what you dream. People who are trustworthy and on your side, it'll make a difference and give you someone to talk with.
3.Ask for the help you need. Do you need encouragement? tester? eyes? Ask for it and receive it.
4.Find a safe place to dream. Dedicate a notebook, a file folder, a posterboard,etc to just dreaming up things assoicated with your dreams.
5.Dream big. I know that often times it seems too risky to go for the juglar but sometimes we must.
What is one small step, you can take in the direction of your dreams today?
wonderful work on taking step number one!
ReplyDeletei saw this chinese proverb on twitter today:
the person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
sending you warm wishes to carry with you for step two and all the steps beyond...
Such great steps! I seem to get hung up on step number 2. If I'm completely honest, it's because I don't want to be perceived as a failure if things don't go according to plan. I need to get over myself.
ReplyDeleteThis is really inspiring!
You're keeping us in suspense! Stop being so vague! lol
ReplyDeleteI adore reading your posts. They are full of inspirations:) Have a lovely day, sweetie. xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you've started taking steps towards your dreams. I took a little step myself yesterday by taking something off of my plate so that I could have more time to pursue what I love. It was hard, but I'm so glad I did it. Your post inspires me to take even more steps.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Keisha. I never realized how nerve-wracking it is to share your dreams with others until I started trying it myself. And I totally agree--baby steps can lead to big dreams. Thanks for sharing and for the email :)
ReplyDeleteThank you ma'am. I just stumbled upon your blog, and it reminded me to go do the thing I've been putting off doing. Even though I don't wanna. Because it's scary.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on taking the first step! Can't wait to hear more about it as you take further steps along the process!
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