Are You Creating Space For Your Dreams?

Do you ever find that your life has gotten so busy you've lost track of your dreams?

You know, those quiet whispers that tap you on the shoulder when you least expect it?

(Or, as in my case, they holler in my ear so loudly, often waking me up in the middle of the night, that I have no choice but to listen?)

Most people keep their lives so busy, so full, that they don't have the space for their dreams to even show up. Their dreams get buried under a thousand obligations, errands, shoulds, have-tos, expectations, and responsibilities.

The truth is, dreams need plenty of breathing room.

Dreams need spaaaaaace.

(And clearing out clutter is, ultimately, about creating lots of space.)

Dreams don't show up when you're trying to force them. They show up when they have a chance to show up on their own.

You have choices to make...conscious choices about spending your time and energy. You get to choose exactly how you spend your days.

You can choose complicated...or you can choose simple.

You can choose over-committed and stressed...or you can choose space and calm.

When you're stressed and way too busy, you don't have the time and you certainly don't have the energy to even think about living your dreams. You're just trying to keep up with the day-to-day.

Dreams need room to grow. The voice of your dreams may be tiny at first, working hard to be heard above the noise of daily life.

Spend some quiet time alone with yourself, and ask yourself what you're yearning for. Wait for the answers; they will show up.

You may realize that what you're really missing is special time with your kids. You may find that you're missing special time with yourself. You may have a passion that you've pushed down for years; however, the voice is still there. You may realize that you'd love to add more creativity to your life.

Dreams can be small or large...and they are all important.

So during this spring season, give yourself the gift of space. Treat yourself to some 'down time'.

Take a look at what's going on in your life right now. Where could you create some space for yourself?

What could you say no to this week? Where could you say yes to yourself?

One step might be to sign up for that fun class you've been thinking about (like one of my wonderful clients who is exploring trapeze classes! Talk about the ultimate in faith in letting go of one bar...and then hanging in wide open space...and then believing that the other bar will be there when you reach out your hand).

Ask yourself what your first step might be - and take that step.

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