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August 2008
Marcia's Dream NoteIs it really possible that summer is almost over? Kids (of all ages) have returned to school which for some actually opens up a little time and space. Ask yourself right now, “What am I committed to doing before the season has come and gone?” Some ideas: Take a day off from reality; go to the zoo, on a picnic or to the beach. Visit a park, garden, paint, sleep in. Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving: happiness. And at the very least, please take a few minutes to enjoy the visualization exercise below to step through the sliding glass door. It’s time to make up/create/dream your life into being! Dreaming Big, Dream InsightsA dream is simply something that you want. And where do dreams come from? You make them up. Some are based on needs such as putting healthy food on the table or sending your kids to a good school. Some of them are based on desires such as writing a book, buying a home, or traveling to an exotic location. But by far, the most profound dreams are those that are the expression of your life’s purpose.
A Visualization Exercise: The Sliding Glass Door Imagine that you're standing with your nose pressed against a glass door, so close to it that your breath is steaming up the glass. As you wipe away the steam, you see an ideal place on the other side of the glass. You see your dream. Feel your feet standing on the floor on your side of the glass door, the other side of your dream. You're standing in the "Where I Am Now," where you live with everything that's happening in your life, including your attitudes and beliefs. Looking through the glass door, you see the beauty on the other side. Is this where you want to be? Grasp the handle and slide the door open. A gentle, warm breeze comes wafting in, and there's a delicious smell in the air. As you gaze around, you see everything on the other side that you want, everything that's in your dream, and everything you're committed to having. Your family is there, too, your friends, your dream home, your dream life. All the elements of your dream are there, right on the other side of the threshold. Notice where you are versus where you want to be. All you need to do to get to the other side is make the commitment and step across. Ask yourself, "Is this what I want? Will I commit to this?" If the answer is "Yes," lift your foot and step through. If you have a dream or are in search of a new one, I invite you to join www.AmazingDreamers.com to network with the world's largest community of dreamers. Find F-R-E-E help, complimentary gifts and inspiring resources! Big Dreamers Share
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In This IssueDream Quote“Without dreams, all you have is reality.” Dear Marcia,
I know what I want but my frustration is I’m a stay-at-home Mum with two young kids. I run my business from home and it’s frustrating when I want to spend time working but can’t because of family demands. I never lose sight on my dreams, but feel disappointed because I’m not moving as quickly as I’d like. I feel trapped, there are so many things I want to do which I feel I just can’t because of my family. Am I making excuses? Is this just a belief? Dear Mum, I hear you. When you put everything in your dream that you want, successful business woman AND great mom, you’ll make different choices and create strategies that support both. To be taking one step forward and another backwards is probably as hard on your family as it is on you. The reality is it’s tough to be in two places at once. I suggest being fully mum for awhile and then be (as fully as you can) the business woman you dream of being. I don’t hear excuses. Just try something different. Set up a little structure to support what you truly want and then do your best to stick to it. I know the rewards will inspire you to continue. Also, you could seek some help. Look around and see who you can ask to support you on your dreams. Don’t kill off the possibilities/assume “no,” until you ask. Warmly, Need help? E-mail your questions. Have you seen our beautiful new
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