What's your story?

What is it that makes you tick? What makes your blood race through your veins?

This path I am on is mine alone. Each obstacle is set there for me to learn from. My unique brain - critical thinking skills and former experiences - will play in to how I solve problems, manage obstacles, work hard toward success and eventually achieve that success.

The purpose of this blog is not to create a self-righteous place for my voice to be heard. I had a strict aversion to blogging because I didn't think anyone cared what went on in my brain. For the most part, that is true and will remain that way!

But, I do have something to say and a unique opportunity to learn from the process as well as participate in the process. The chronicles in this blog are for me to practice crafting my voice with an audience in mind, preparing myself for presentation and hopefully inspiring something in each of you.

That is where this particular thread is leading.

As I have thought about the blog while away from it, I envision my audience. Some may read this regularly, some may just pop in for the occasional update, whatever your interest or purpose, my goal remains the same; to write something worth reading.

Each of us is uniquely designed. Deep inside of you is the tinder of your soul-cry waiting to be ignited. At times it stays dormant - barely a whisper to remind us it remains - but, allow inspiration to cast a spark onto that tinder and hope, purpose and destiny ignite into a fire.

Fear can crush dreams. Tender hope can be snuffed by logic and "reality", inspiration quenched by unanswerable questions and dreams dissolved like a fog dispersed by the wind.

But I say let us chase inspiration; let us dream dreams and allow ourselves hope. Let's embrace them like a true love rather than watch from afar and stand in envy of others who reach theirs.

It is false perception to believe anyone attained success easily. Actors, actresses, dancers, athletes, leaders, writers, artists, musicians - anyone worthy of admiration for their skill - worked the talent they had, honing their craft, disciplining their skills and learning the trade. Raw latent doesn't get anyone very far. It is discipline and work that gets people to their goals. Mediocre talented people have gotten further in this life because of their work ethic than extremely talented people who didn't work at it.

So what measure of talent do you have? What can you do to learn more about that thing that interests you? What can you invest into your talent? What resources do you need to increase your skill?

If time and money were no obstacle, what would you do? Dream!

Now, settle back into reality momentarily. What can you do in your given circumstances within your abilities to begin reaching toward that dream? Is there a book, magazine, workshop, class, or person you could talk to? Take a risk. (I am not condoning going into debt, forsaking your family or marriage, throwing all caution to the wind or otherwise being reckless)

Celebrate with me as I forge ahead on my journey, thank you for your support, encouragement, constructive criticism and truth. But look internally; focus on that. What inspires you? What is your dream? Now chase after your dream. You deserve it.

Worth reading:

Matthew 25:14 - 30
The parable of the talents

Worth hearing:

Between the Trees by Rob Bell Pastor Mars Hill Church, Grand Rapids, MI