When you’re venturing out in the world to do something big, something that’s important to you, whether it’s starting a business or finding your purpose, it’s easy to get discouraged. The more we have to give the world, the greater our fears of being rejected. The world can seem like a cold, harsh place where any feedback can feel more personal. It’s a lot easier to do something safe, then to take a giant step outside of our comfort zones to really risk our most valuable treasure…our souls.
That’s why I have so much admiration for those who risk it all. Who put their hearts, financial security or even practicality on the line to go for what really matters. We have only one life after all! Why not live it to the fullest degree possible?!
And for those of us who are not there yet, or who are there but still have bad days every once in awhile, this post is dedicated to you! Keep going. Don’t give up. The rainbow is right around the corner. And the gold that you find will be more precious than the kind around your neck or finger. It’s the knowledge that you did it! You took the risk. You put your heart out. You are truly alive! And honestly, that’s all any of us really want or could ask for.
Here’s a prayer I found on Beliefnet.com and by Vienna Cobb Anderson for all of you dreamers out there!
We pray for the dreamers of this life, O God,
for those persons who imagine new possibilities,
who long for what others cannot perceive,
who spin dreams of wonder and majesty in their minds.
Defend them from ridicule and harsh criticism,
from self-doubt and lack of faith in their dreams,
and from abandonment of this call to make things new.
Grant that from their dreams
may come forth blessings for humankind
to enrich the quality of life
and the wonderment of us all.
Amen.
– Vienna Cobb Anderson
