Monday, July 12, 2010

Take Action toward Your Dreams


By Heather McCauley

As spiritual beings, we are aware of the Universal Laws and Principles that are at work in our daily lives and we have done them proud, so to speak. We have intentions of love, we have a clear vision of our goals, and we practice meditation, visualization and mantras. What we may wonder is why, after all our efforts, have our dreams not come true? Where is the disconnection, the breakdown in communication with the Universe? Whether it is abundance, health or love that we desire - it is sure that they will not be knocking down our door without some effort on our part.

"Dreams are just daydreams without action behind them": a favorite quote of mine by inspirational author and teacher, Mike Dooley. Could it be that we have spent so much time and energy visualizing, dreaming and planning that we have neglected to take steps to act to fulfill our dreams? We may get confused and wonder what those steps are - the right steps - that will allow us to achieve the exact result we have focused on so intently. It is possible that we may be frozen into inaction by our fear; what if I make the wrong decision and end up farther away from my dreams? There is a certain amount of peace which follows any decision and there are no wrong decisions because wherever you end up is exactly where you were meant to be. Whether your new place opens up more opportunities, allows you to overcome obstacles and grow spiritually, or redefines your goals altogether in order to make a more informed next step – trust that you were always meant to be there.

When it comes to fulfilling your dreams, keep your eye on the prize. If you try to plan and visualize every detail on your journey, you tend to lose focus on the dream itself. So, stay focused on your ultimate goal, reassessing as needed. Take steps toward that goal if they align with your intent and you are intuitively led to do so. If you misstep, don't worry - it is better to take a new action that to be cut-off from your dreams by inaction. So, research a new, lucrative career, start an exercise routine or join a singles group or a dating website - any small step to let the Universe know you mean business. The Universe may just respond with a domino effect, leading you directly to your destination - or an even better one than you could have imagined.