I have a lot of dreams, some of them have come true...some of them I'm still working toward. But, wow, not having them happen right when I want them to can be pretty hard sometimes. Makes me wonder if they ever will come true or even if they're meant to, you know? Sometimes I even wonder if these dreams of mine are realistic. But,
are dreams meant to be realistic anyway? Probably not. Whoever thought of walking on the moon was probably considered a nutcase at first. Whoever thought we could send messages by typing on a computer wasn't probably too realistic many years ago either, right?
© Jill's Dream Artwork
But I've really been wondering: if they were meant to be they would happen and they wouldn't be so hard, right? Well, maybe not. Probably not. Maybe if they aren't happening, I should throw in the towel--maybe it's a sign these dreams of mine aren't meant to be. I've heard that saying many times about anything worth achieving is probably hard work and worth that hard work. Well right now, things have been a little hard for me. I don't really want to go into specific details, but I'm having some struggles.
It does help to have support of those closest to you as well. A personal cheering squad so-to-speak. I have a girlfriends that are here for me...I do wish some of them lived closer though! Unfortunately, some of the people "closest" to me just aren't part of that cheering squad, and I think that's what's making things feel so much harder to handle right now. But I really am thankful for the ones that are here right now. Don't know what I'd do without them!
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I also get tons of inspiration from a few great authors such as Patti Digh and recently Danielle LaPorte who said in her book
The Firestarter Sessions: "Intend to shine...You can be a magnet for goodness even in hard times, if you simply choose to accentuate the positive and focus on where you want to go"
(p. 102). This quote is something pushing me forward right now. Hopefully you can find a little inspiration from it as well.
Lovely, heartfelt post, Jill. I hope all your dreams come true!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary...I'm hoping so too! Sometimes I wish there weren't so many obstacles though.
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girl! dream big and then DREAM BIGGER..do not throw in the towel...ever....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melanie! Yes, I know dreaming bigger and bigger can only make good things happen, right?
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I go through these thoughts all the time too! I love your artwork and think you are doing a great job! XOXO
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly:) I know things ebb and flow and everyone goes through it but sometimes it's just hard to keep going and staying motivated when things are tough. It's great to have a group of girls by my side thought to keep me inspired.
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You are shining already Jill. As friends recently posted in my circle, It sometimes takes the darkness to see the light. Look at Gauguin...he was my idol...I actually got to go to his museum in Tahiti. Do what you do from love, and it can only grow. Your soul is meant to give, so don't give up....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the encouraging words--they really mean a lot right now. They make my heart a little fuller:)
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Love you Jill. Hang in there friend. Life is full of unfun and super duper filled with wonderful awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! I know you speak from the heart and experience - I appreciate your encouragement AND inspiration.
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You've accomplished so much, Jill. You're dreams are going to come true! Maybe if you broke them down into steps. Accomplish each small step to get to your big dream.
ReplyDeleteLynda, I appreciate your encouragement as well--it always helps to have someone else's faith in you (me) and their advice.
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