God has a knack for answering subconscious prayers--Or, perhaps, it's turned out that one of the things I've always wanted to do was already on His agenda for my life. It must be; I've been working toward this goal for almost 2 years. In just a few weeks, I will be on a plane to England. I will be going abroad. Taking my European tour, like a regular aristocrat.
A poor aristocrat, but a happy and satisfied one.
One of the big why reasons why m going on this trip is to prove something to myself. I want to prove to myself that I CAN. I CAN travel. I CAN go to Europe. I CAN visit friends I wasn't sure I'd ever see again. I can dream, I work, I can do.
With this blog, I don't want to just tell you about the interesting way In which I am trying to live my life; I want to tell you that YOU CAN, too. Don't be afraid to be more and do more. Don't be afraid to dream more--because it IS scary. Without really saying it, people are going to be telling you, "Don't do it. Don't work hard. Relax. Stay here. Don't leave me. Spend your money on things that will take you nowhere," and many times, you subconsciously listen to them. But you have to be strong.
It's important to dream, to let your sincerest desires rise to the surface of your mind.
Sometimes, there will be times when you might be made to feel selfish. Someone in your life might make you feel as though you don't have your priorities straight, because you chose to put time and energy and money into a personal project. When this happens, examine own conscience. talk to your friends. Your parents. Your priest. If you find that you have to do what you planned to do, and NOTHING is going to stop you, then that is a sign that you are following the right dream. Don't give other people the permission to take your dreams away from you.
For two years I battled through opposition I never could have anticipated--disapproval in important relationships, distraction, stress, money loss, medical bills--But all along I told myself one thing: "I'm going to England, and nothing's going to stop me."
I'm so close, and it's at this point where I know God has been there through all the uncertainty and anxiety, and that He seems to approve of this personal goal that I have set for myself. I grew and I learned, and I hope this post inspires you to dream big and never give up! Change is a part of life, so make your changes great and good, and never let anyone tell you that you can't make them happen.
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