The Dream Shepherd

Ever felt like you don’t know what your true “dream” is supposed to be? Maybe you have several things you are passionate about but you can’t decide which to focus on. Perhaps you are following a dream but have recently realized it’s the wrong one.  If you are lucky to have identified your dream and are already firmly committed to making it a reality, good for you.  If you haven’t been blessed with the discovery of your dream, read on.

If you have yet to find your dream, don’t fret. Even the most ardent dreamer had to find the dream before they could make it real. Heck, until recently, my true “dream” was buried in my heart, hiding. It took a long conversation with a dear friend before it became apparent. And, even then, it was several days after this conversation before the dream got my attention. And, as I have mentioned, my dream is my desire to help people.

For me, helping others has always been a passion. However, I’m also rather shy so I let my shyness keep me from opening up and offering to help. It was a fear of being “in the spotlight” or “performing” in front of others. It’s still there, in fact. But, I have reached a point in my life where I understand that I don’t have to worry what others might think when I do the things that give me joy or allow me to give joy to others. And, so I am learning to let go and BE the person I am without regard to how it looks on the outside. If others can’t accept it, or think it’s funny, that is on them. I’m doing this because I believe it to be a good and worthwhile endeavour. If I can change the world, or give even one person hope that their dream matters, then I will have achieved my dream.

But, how do you find your dream? I can offer you these tips. They worked for me. Hopefully, they will work for you. If nothing else, they should be a guide as you find your way along the path to finding your dream:

• Think about what makes you happy and make a list of those items.  Does any of them stand out as being more important or worthwhile?  If so, think more about that item and see if you can identify why it’s so important.  Note that next to the item.
• Talk to your friends and/or family.  Ask them to point out when you seem the most eager or passionate about things you do or talk about.  For instance, more than one friend has told me how much I light up when talking about this site and my goals with it.  Listen to that passion.
• Once you have done the two steps above, relax and involve yourself with other things.  Get back to work, read a book, do housework or yardwork.  Just make sure to not concentrate on these lists and ideas.  Your subconscious will start to meld the various parts together while you are distracted by the mundane.

If you are lucky, you’ll be knee deep in some task when your subconscious mind will knock on your conscious mind’s door and announce that it’s found your dream.  When that happens, and I strongly believe it will, open your heart and receive the dream.  Exalt in it and let it grow.  You’ll soon find boundless energy and a drive to keep that dream alive.  Trust me.  I’ve made more progress on mine because I realized how important my dream was to my being.  It’s simply a matter of letting your heart guide your feet on the path.  Once you find your dream, the excitement it generates in your soul will compel you to act.  No doubt, you’ll soon be sharing it with your friends and family.

This is a good place to be.  Welcome.  Your dream is safe with us.