Maps show icons but you see what is real.

We all create a map for our future. Some of ours have more details than others, some are based of other people's success and some make them as they go. I was thinking a lot about this today because yesterday was such a great day that got totally derailed. I didn't fall apart - I don't ever agree to do that - but I did stop what I was doing to add a .... pitstop and give attention where it was needed. I guess the point is, that the map is the plan and we all see the icons but what we really need to pay attention to is the stuff that isn't universal. The stuff that happens everyday and how you deal with it and how you move forward.

I believe the only way to stay on track is to be clear about your destination. If your vision is clear enough than you will get there regardless of everything else. Planning and strategy should derive from a healthy balance of dreams, logic and acquired knowledge. If your planning your future without a combination of all of these, then you most likely won't get to where you really want to be.

Dreams. If you can't visualize it than it can not be. It's that simple. Don't allow other people to limit your dreams - if they want to limit themselves then let that be their problem.

Logic. What steps to you logically need to take to achieve your dreams. What does the breakdown look like? What will your days look like? Is your plan proven or are you creating a new one? What are your chances of success and what can you do to stay on the right track? What tools have you acquired to manifest your dream? What sacrifices are you willing to make? What are you not willing to sacrifice?

Acquired Knowledge. Don't underestimate what you already know. Also don't forget that you don't know what you don't know. The biggest lesson and acquired knowledge for me is: Looking back, did I really do everything I was supposed to do? Did I take the time to live in each moment and enjoy the ride to the top? Did I remember to bring my family and friends on the ride (new and old)? You learn so much from yourself and the people around you, so make sure that you take it all in. Be present. Don't be so distracted by everything around you. Take and give time where it is needed.

The big plan is the road map and you driving through it. When you plan your roadtrip, you don't know what traffic will come up in 6 hours or what kid is going to need to pull over for a 30th potty break nor will you know when. All you can do is take it all in and pull over when you need to and then get back on the road when your done. Your loved ones will stay the course with you because they believe in you. They will support you because you support them. They will have faith in you because you have faith in your plan, so just remember to make it a good one. Just remember to live each day in the moment. Your plan is good enough that you know your going to get there, so don't be afraid to enjoy the stuff today.

I hope your ignorant of the impossible to do it.

"Never tell a young person that something cannot be done. God may have waited centuries for someone ignorant enough of the impossible to do that very thing." - John Andrew Holmes

Today, I ran across this quote and I thought to myself "Wow, how true is this! It always boils down to your own self-belief. I fully believe that fear is 100 % self created. Without you, it doesn't exist and thus, you can do anything.

It reminded me of an indoor show that Ryan and I wrote two years ago (FEAR, Fantasized Experiences Appearing Real). We explored some of the things that people were afraid of: love, limitations, failure, success and self. In the end, the audience realizes that no two people have the same list or level of fears - they are all self manufactured. I always said knowing is half the battle. Don't limit yourself with fear. Choose ignorance. I hope you are always ignorant to all that holds you back.

Love and peace,
SR

Celebrating other people's success.

I have been thinking about a friend of mine who hit a big goal this past week all weekend! I am so completely happy for her.

I've noticed that for some people, celebrating other people's success is really a challenge. As I was sharing this awesome news with some people, I was surprised at the plethora of reactions.

There were ones that almost afraid to be happy because they had this worry that all of the good stuff was gone and there wasn't going to be enough left over for them. There were people who were clearly jealous. There were people who were annoyed.... but mostly annoyed because maybe they were thinking of their own shortcomings.

And then there were people who were happy for this friend of mine. They actually took it all in and I could see them actually feel happy.

So, as I was thinking about this, I realized that the people with happy reactions to other people's success were all successful themselves. They generally were happy in their own lives and did not feel threatened by other's success.

There will always be enough to be happy about or grateful for. Don't worry about wasting your happiness or celebration on someone else. You have to be open to receiving happiness - even if it is not a direct thing that you have personally received - because if you are open to receiving it than it is yours to keep.
You are what you put out there. What are you contributing? <3