Start Today

Instead of pursuing our vision, we often find several excuses that stop us from taking an initial step toward achieving it. 

What is your vision? What do you want to create? 

What is stopping you? 

What excuse did you come up with? Our excuses prevent us from materializing our vision before we even attempt to. Ignoring our hearts, we remain safe. Instead of focusing on reasons not to start, focus on the reasons to. You can start today, and here is why you should. 

Chances Are It Will Not Happen Overnight

When I started writing and felt a push to share it, the excuses I came up with were challenging to overcome. I had a long list of excuses not to share my writing. Excuses like, “I am not ready for people to see it,” and “I need to plan it out play-by-play.” Planning and preparation are reasonable considerations until they turn into excuses. 

Excuses prevent us from our long-term success. Chances are, most of us are not going to see overnight results. The first things we share go out into the void and will likely be unnoticed. The sooner we start, the sooner we will see results because of the time it takes. As soon as we start, we begin allowing opportunities for ourselves to practice and overcome our resistance to believing in ourselves. 

Fear Does Not Have to Control Us

What are you afraid of? Conscious or unconscious, when we doubt our dreams, there is some element of fear or limiting belief. Whatever it is, acknowledge its existence.

I used to view my mind’s response to fear like a concrete wall blocking me. I thought it meant I should go in another direction or take an alternate route. Fear is a concept of our mind, a mind-block, an illusion. Fear can guide us to uncover our limiting beliefs. Acknowledging it can help us move cautiously and compassionately forward. Fear does not mean we have to stop. 

Instead of running from fear, start working through fear. Instead of taking on a drastic commitment towards your goal, take one small step out of your comfort zone. Put yourself in the direction you want to go. 

Listen to the Your Heart, Believe in the Impossible 

Society has laid out a path for us to follow. It can feel almost wrong to go against this correct path. Yet, our hearts serve as a part of our inner compass. If your heart is guiding you off of your current path, there is a reason. The first step is listening to your heart and believing your vision is possible to achieve. We are all worthy of the lives we want. 

In conclusion, 

It is time to start. To achieve our dream life, we have to work towards it. It is not going to happen unless we make it. Long-term success and goals don’t happen overnight. Start today because the sooner you start, the sooner you can create the life you want.