And so begins a Journey of Self Discovery

Tell me about your dreams, the big ones, the little ones, the ones that keep you up at night, and the things you wish you would have done. Tell me about all those tiny sparks of inspiration and moments of curiosity you wish you could get lost in.

Now tell me why you haven't? And I'll tell you why you're wrong.

We all have them, this ever-growing list of dreams, moments of inspiration, curiosities that we never pursue. Why, because we're afraid. If you think I am wrong, let me ask one question?

If I told you that tomorrow morning you would wake up, and that thing, that lie, you've been telling yourself you needed was suddenly yours. You know what I am talking about. That excuse, that lie, you say to yourself over and over again. Suddenly didn't exist.

For me, it was time and money. I could never do that because it's too expensive, and I don't have the time. I'll fly to Paris once I save up x.  And one day, I woke up and there it was, my x. Sitting there staring at me, and yet I still didn't do it. I couldn't bring myself to quit the job that made me miserable so that I would have the time, and then suddenly that x was no longer enough because I needed it for other things. I told myself it wasn't enough, and then the pandemic hit.

Well, damn, here I am with tons of time and funds. But I still couldn't allow myself to feel safe, to feel worthy enough, brave enough to chase that ever-growing list of dreams, wishes, and heart desires. I added another x, and then another until I found myself on the phone with an amazing woman. A mentor, if you will.

At that moment, I realized, in the end, I never needed the time or the money. I just needed to say yes. For once in my life, I needed to put my desires first, and I needed to permit myself to say yes. Yes, you can.

I am willing to bet that just like me, you too are terrified. Terrified that if you say yes, you're going to change, and change is scary. You know what's worse than change having to face every lie you have ever told yourself and realizing you could be wrong.

So let me ask you a better question? Could you do it? Could challenge the lies and commit to saying yes.

I'm about to find out. Last week and I turned 29, and with it, I made a terrifying decision. I am going to commit to being brave for Year and a Day and say yes. I am challenging the lies and giving myself permission to take all of those little dreams and turn them into reality.  And I invite you to join me, to take a risk and say yes.

So tell me, what are you going to say yes to this week?