The Power of a Dream
As this day begins, I reflect on the life and well-documented legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His fight for freedom, justice, and equality marks a significant turning point in the awakening of the consciousness of the United States of America. Dr. King pursued his dream of equality for all by using non-violent means of protest and dissent. He appealed to the nation to live up to the self-evident truths that all men are created equal, including the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which are endowed by the Creator and both of which are memorialized in the Declaration of Independence.
In his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, Dr. King articulated his vision for America, his dream for his children, for Negro people in particular and for all of America. He shared his expectations around how to successfully pursue his dream for America. He emphasized dignity, and discipline. Dr. King also made it clear that his plan of attack was to use non-violent protests as his approach in the quest for equality and justice. You can read the full "I Have A Dream" speech by following this link.
Dr. King’s mission was clear. His why, his expectations, and his plan would propel him forward towards the fulfillment of his dreams. For starters, understand that the power of a dream will enable a dreamer to achieve whatever is your ultimate "WHY" in life. People generally go back and forth to work and say to themselves, " I wish...if only I could have...if only I knew then what I know now," and numerous other lamentations as to why they do not feel fulfilled in life. The key in life to feeling fulfilled is to simply listen to your inner spirit and make your daily work in life something that you love to do and will help you achieve your DREAMS!
Too many people when asked, "Where do you see yourself 2-5 years from now" give the answer, "Just let me make it to this weekend." The underlying reason that they don’t know where they are going to be is because they have no dreams, or their dreams are loosely defined and lack clarity. This can be extremely frightening! My dream is to empower people to find their WHY in life and to propel them toward their dreams in life.
Take a moment to review the personal inventory of your life and ask yourself these potentially life-changing questions:
- WHAT is my “WHY” in life? (in other words, why am I getting up each and every day? Or why is the dream so important?) The answer to this question can easily be the source of your power to continue when challenges occur.
- What are my expectations on how I will pursue, and live out my why?
- Where would I like to be 2-5 years from now?
- Would a coach be helpful as I define my why?
- Do I have the drive to be consistent in pressing forward or would an accountability partner be more advantageous to ensure I remain focused?
When you reflect on these questions, be honest with yourself. The key to living a fulfilled life is waking up each day with a driving desire to achieve your "WHY” and a clear focus on how to accomplish it. You must have a well thought out plan and you must have expectations about how to work you plan. Learn to hold fast to your expectations about how to pursue your goals and be consistent and disciplined every step along the way. If you have answers to the questions and have the plan to achieve your goals within your specified timeframe, congratulations! Work your plan and you will eventually achieve your dreams. If you are not clear about your why, or how to achieve it, I am offering you a discovery session to discuss how you can find clarity, set expectations and a workable plan, and ultimately experience the fulfillment that lives on the other side of discipline and consistency. Having a coach as a part of your winning team may be all you need to bring your dreams into focus. Sign up for your free discovery session with me and begin the process of pursuing your self fulfillment!
Hope Byus Coaching LLC can help
What decision do you need to make that will move you toward your goals? What steps does this decision involve? Without limits, what does a fulfilled life look like for you? Are you excited about your future or are you facing it with apprehension and fear?
For those of you who could use an accountability partner for ongoing support and inspiration, a professional coach can help you to find out what you need and can help inspire you to get there. Our goal is to successfully support you in realizing your full potential and assist in giving your life a new direction.
Our task oriented, collaborative sessions will help you to identify any problems and concerns that stand in the way of achieving your goals, and we will support you in applying the actions I shared earlier. We understand that breakthroughs require growth and growth requires vision followed by consistent action to successfully reach your goals. Book a free discovery session now!
