DREAM DEEP: FOR EVERY DREAM PRECEDES A GOAL
When Albert Einstein said “Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts,” you can almost feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins, urging you to shake off that lethargic demeanor and surge forward with conviction and confidence.
I know that there are many who would absolutely disagree with me. Do you know why? Simply put, it is easy and comfortable to live a predictable life without any ruffles or worries. No problem to ponder over, no need to seek solutions, and no mountain to climb. In other words, the mere effort to seek more, to go that extra mile, seems like a daunting task. So you continue to exist rather than LIVE.
And that my friends, is a one-way ticket to Boredom! This in turn will give you uncertainty, a listless automated existence leading head-on into stress and finally settling into depression.
Why I ask you humbly, are you selling yourself short?! You could be the chosen one, God’s magnificent creation, destined to leave an indelible mark with your talent, your ingenuity, and your compassion. As author T.S Eliot very prudently declared, “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” However, here’s a small catch, a sort of cheat sheet. These goals are yours and you are at total liberty to set them according to your capability, time, access, etc. The joy that you will accrue once you achieve these small goals, will inspire you to go for larger and more challenging ones. And thus your long and fruitful journey will begin keeping your mind and body alert and energized.
I am quite sure you will now ask: “What am I going to achieve immediately. Because long term results are just that … Long term.”
So here is a list of what you will achieve on an immediate basis. And believe me, these will act like epiphanic moments when you realize your immediate takeaways are profound and eloquent.
Repeating the sentiment of Paul Brandt (Canadian Musician and songwriter) who says:
“Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon!”
THE SHORT-TERM ADVANTAGES OF SETTING LONG TERM GOALS
1. You become aware of your own strengths and capabilities to tackle a variety of challenges.
2. Your mind will actively start looking for positive ways to enhance your demeanor in order to achieve your set goals.
3. You will also become aware and accept what your weaknesses are and how to overcome them in a practical way.
4. You will realize that you are changing: your habits will start synchronizing with your new thoughts and actions.
5. You will suddenly find yourself with new friends and acquaintances during the pursuit of your goals.
6. Your opinions and perceptions will transform as you begin interacting with others and evolve as per your new life goals.
7. You will find learning new techniques and accept the opinions of others as you expand your own horizons.
8. You will also stop being judgmental and practice humility when you find that there are those who know much more than you in your newly acquired venture.
9. Your changed persona will make you conspicuous amongst others and your energy and aura will make you a star.
10. You are metamorphosed into an individual with a purpose, a force to reckon with.
Don’t you think the above are some really, exciting reasons to go for gold!!! Here’s wishing everyone a thrilling journey ahead.
Love
Seedling Family