Have you ever had one of those desires that made you smile when you thought about having it? Maybe you imagined enjoying the sights on your dream trip to Europe or a remote island.
I love imagining surprising my dad with a house overlooking the delta waterways with his boat parked out front. I also like thinking about taking over my mom’s house payments or paying for a cruise for my 100 favorite people.
It’s such a fab feeling to daydream about things that make your heart sing.
But do you want to keep adding things to your wish list…
… or do you want to move it over to the “I’m deciding to have this desire this year” side of the paper?
It’s exciting when you decide to make a wish real.
Most people fear the decision because they want to protect themselves from failure… before they even start.
The first time you share this decision with someone can feel empowering. It can also bring out that nasty voice saying, “Are you kidding?! That desire is way out of your range. That’s too big of a goal.”
Over the years, I’ve had many clients come to me with creative business ideas. Their vision was wealth coming their way while they lived their passion.
Unless they’re used to living on the leading edge, there is a moment (or two or three) where they say, “Am I nuts for thinking I can do this? Is this too outrageous of a goal?”
My reply is always the same, “There is nothing that is too outrageous or impossible.”
Everything is a good idea. If it lights you up when you think about it, it’s a good path to follow. Passion drives all good ideas, whether they’re business focused or for personal pleasure and play.
Some years ago, I took a steam train from Felton, CA, to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. That day, I saw manifestations that came from someone’s inspired idea… and they made it a reality:
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- Steam train rides during the holiday season that are lit up with thousands of lights
- A steam train that goes on a downtown historic street (which cars also drive and park on) in Santa Cruz several times a day
- Amusement park at the beach
- A blimp flying through the sky with passengers aboard
- An automobile that zips down roads at 100 mph
- Tunnels that are blasted straight through mountains
- Deep-fried cheesecake and Twinkies
- A Baby monitor that allows you to listen to your child from the other end of the house
- Pier lined with restaurants and shops
- Cotton candy
- Chocolate-dipped ice cream cones (how does the ice cream not fall out of the cone when it’s been dipped upside down?!)
- A Cash register that rings up the total of multiple items and automatically adds sales tax
Great ideas pop into your head a lot. Many of them you cast aside as fast as they appear to keep yourself safe
But I dare you to choose one and take a step to move it forward.
A baby step means you’ve moved it from the bucket list side of the paper to the having it side.
When you follow the nudges of your inspired idea, the wind will be at your back. Your higher self knows how to lead you there.
Just say yes to what your fearful mind says is outrageous.
Outrageous is a perspective.