Go forth and prosper… our wisdom of the day.
There are many ways one may prosper – though you must step out and take action in order to begin the process.
Actually, the process begins with a thought – a desire, a dream, perhaps.
And for many, it ends right where it began… because action, the first step, was not taken.
Sure, you have heard this all before, read it in advice columns, or self-help books – this we know.
But the fact of the matter is – you do need to take the first step and many steps thereafter to make it so.
And the desire, the dream, the thought – needs to be firmly planted in the soil before it can take hold, plant roots and begin to germinate, sprout, grow.
How do you do this?
How do you narrow down all your dreams and aspirations and plant that seed, or those seeds?
Begin.
Simply begin.
Stop talking yourself out of or convincing yourself that because you have so many dreams you can’t possibly choose – and so you continue to drift aimlessly, without planting a single seed, wishing you had, wishing you could make something of yourself, or pay your bills, at the least.
Dare to dream and dare to choose one.
How do you know which ‘one’ to choose?
Good question.
What idea or thought keeps surfacing – rising to the top of your mind – floating carelessly on the brim of your thoughts?
You know – that one – the one you really don’t allow yourself to entertain because it’s just too ‘wild’ – too ‘good to be true’ – so unattainable, or so you think.
THAT ONE!
That’s the one you go for.
You pluck that thought from your mind and hold it in your hands
Commune with it and become one.
Then lovingly and with mutual respect and admiration, plant it.
From there on out you care for it,
Water it.
Check in on its growth,
Cheer it on.
Encourage it.
As the seed sprouts, you continue to care for it.
Nurture it, praise it and because you are one with it, you grow right alongside it.
Feel the excitement and sense of wonder, adventure and accomplishment as it stretches and reaches for the sun – for the sky – toward the elements.
Take pride in its accomplishments and allow it to feed your senses.
The key is to never, ever, let it die, see it to fruition and then celebrate the accomplishment as the beautiful flower blooms, or the delicious fruit explodes.
Then, walk yourself over to a mirror – take a good, long look at the reflection and congratulate yourself for all you have accomplished!
In order to do so, you must take the first step and many steps thereafter.
Stop.
Listen to Thyself.
What thoughts, dreams, desires are sloshing around at the surface?
Listen to them.
Reach for them.
Hold them in your hands.
And go!
(Musings from my Spirit Collective.)
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