October 2007

 Four Steps To Awakening Your Dreams

 by Tara Steeves

Act 1 – (January, 2002)

Curtain comes up on woman who: hates her job, (correction: jobs), is buried in debt, has poor credit, lives in a basement apartment, has a tumultuous love life, and is deep in the throws of therapy working on strained family dynamics that run painfully deep. This woman has dreams of having her own business, doing work she loves, owning her own home, healing life-long wounds, and finding love. She’s ready for change and willing to do whatever it takes to make her dreams become reality!

Act 2 – (January, 2007)

Curtain comes up revealing the same woman, now with a mysterious twinkle in her eye and a glow that seems to emanate from her core. This is a woman who: independently owns two rental properties (with skylights), has wonderful tenants, great credit, a restored connection with her family, is married to her soul mate, and has a business of her own, doing what she loves... coaching people toward living their dreams. She knows the beauty of dreaming and what it takes to make those dreams come true — that’s what she’s all about!

Welcome to my life! I’m living proof that five years is enough time to make significant life changes. What’s YOUR dream? What script would you write for your life five years from now?

Here are 4 powerful steps that have helped me, and others, to connect with the dormant dreamer within, and begin to take pro-active steps towards making their dreams real.

1. Get honest with your self. We’re all in a constant process of creating and re-creating our lives, whether actively or passively. Are your actions creating the life you want in this very moment? If not, it’s time to make new choices.

2. Allow yourself to confront your fears and explore. What’s the worst-case scenario? What might be the cost of going for your dream? Then ask yourself, how does that compare with the cost of not pursuing your dream? Keep in mind that costs are not just monetary. Consider the cost of your happiness and how that will impact all areas of your life.

3. Look ahead. Five years from now, how will you feel if you still haven’t taken action on pursuing your dreams? Five years from now, how will you feel when you look back and celebrate the decision you made five years prior?

4. Take a step. Decide what pro-active steps you can begin to take towards your deepest desires and give yourself a deadline. And lastly, decide when you will begin to take these pro-active steps towards your deepest desire. When is NOW going to be the "right" time?

May all your dreams come true!

Tara Steeves is a creative, dynamic, heart-filled Dream Realization Coach who is devoted to the success of her clients. Her clients experience results such as increased financial freedom, greater balance in one's personal and professional life, and a more fulfilling experience of life in general. Tara is an entrepreneur and a strong advocate for self-employment. Visit her at www.createyourlifeinc.com.