Swung by the office to pick up some supplies on my way to the open house and parked right out front was a van with a large bumper sticker. Now, I’m not a bumper sticker kind of person, and years ago when I gave it a try, I ended up fighting the stickers to remove them, so I haven’t done any since. I think I could make an exception for this one. It said:
“THOSE WHO ABANDON THEIR DREAMS - WILL DISCOURAGE YOURS”
Isn’t that something?! Have you ever dissected the word: DIS-COURAGE? Pretty obvious when I take it apart that way, isn’t it? To lose or remove courage. Much, maybe most of our lives are severely impacted by fear – or lack of courage.
Try to become aware of how many decisions you make that are based on some kind of FEAR. If you are like me, you will be absolutely stunned at the size of this subtle monster! I really don’t think of myself as a fearful person, but if I routinely make fear-based decisions I would have to qualify.
I talk to many people each day, and I’m sure you do too. A large percentage of the ones I talk to are looking for houses with easy access to hospitals, or houses that are all on one level. Many of the ones I never see in person tell me over the phone that they would never consider moving to this area of the country because they would have to change doctors…they have health issues and concerns. Well I’m wondering, are the factual issues bigger than the concerns? I doubt it.
To distill it down – we live our lives in HOPE, not FAITH. And while we are living in hope we are governed by FEAR. Do you really need to question why there is so much dis-couragement or un-happiness out there? Doesn’t it appear to you that maybe we are wasting a lot of our lives trying to vainly swim against the tide of our hearts. Can millions of Americans be wrong – YOU BET!!
So here’s my personal challenge to you – put your ship in motion and aim it at the boundary of your comfort zone. Any speed will do. Remember, the rudder only works when the ship is moving…
“THOSE WHO ABANDON THEIR DREAMS - WILL DISCOURAGE YOURS”
FOLLOW YOUR HEART – LIVE YOUR DREAMS!
You only have one life to live, so get out there and find enough courage to really do it.
John
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