Be True to Yourself

by Joyce Shafer

All of us have moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads and we're not positively certain which path to take.. We may turn to family or friends for their thoughts and ideas. This is good if what you're doing is looking for something akin to brainstorming for things to consider. Some who are well-meaning may say, "Let me tell you what you ought to do," or they use the dreaded word "should." When this happens, nod politely, but stay true to yourself.

Crossroads are often opportunities to aim at the target we desire to make our reality, even if it's just to do something different and we aren't quite sure what yet. That happens. Such times may cause anxiety, but that's usually because somewhere at the back of our mind or deep in our heart, we wonder, "Can or should I really go for it?"

If you have a dream and you share it with others, you risk hearing opinions that fall anywhere on the gradient between highly useful and not at all useful. Nor can you let anything anyone says cause you to question your self-worth or the worth of your dream or goal. Not everyone will feel of share your enthusiasm because it's your dream, after all, not theirs. Perhaps they may even comment because something about what you're doing or aiming for triggers a fear within them.

You cannot live your life trying to mold yourself to opinions or expectations of others. They may be happy if you do, but you'll be miserable. I caught the tail-end of a movie called, "The Movie Hero." A dialogue line I found meaningful was, "...you can either die trying or die wishing you had."

It's best to ignore anyone who believes You can't get there from here. There's always a way whether it's a metaphorical jet, boat, car, or your feet. If you have a dream, don't just wish it, intend it. Commit, be flexible, and stay true to yourself.

About Joyce Shafer
Joyce Shafer is a published author, freelance writer and editor, weekly UPI columnist, as well as published in various online and hardcopy venues. See her books at www.joyceshafer.com. If you're ready to change your life, visit her website at www.imamoneymagnet2.com. You can email her at bamoneymagnet2@yahoo.com or jls1422@yahoo.com.

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