{"id":3585,"date":"2021-12-27T00:40:37","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T05:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brighteyedsmiles.com\/?p=3585"},"modified":"2025-04-21T09:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:46:04","slug":"being-bold-enough-to-believe-in-your-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brighteyedsmiles.com\/index.php\/2021\/12\/27\/being-bold-enough-to-believe-in-your-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Being bold enough to believe in your dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Creating your vision<\/h2>\n

In the last post, we discussed creating a vision.\u00a0 Starting out with the question, “Are your thoughts in harmony with your vision?” Which was a question asked by host Joseph Rodr\u00edguez from the podcast, “Insights & Perspectives”.\u00a0 The idea being that when you are clear about your dreams and bold enough to believe in them, they will unfold.<\/p>\n

This single sentence make it all seem so easy.\u00a0 Almost like a check list:<\/p>\n

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  • Create Vision<\/li>\n
  • Clarify Vision<\/li>\n
  • Believe Vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Thoughts and perspectives<\/h2>\n

    If it were this simple – all of us would be living our exact lives.\u00a0 We know it is not this simple.\u00a0 We know that daily life takes over.\u00a0 Our traumas and fears pop-up when least expected and push us off our center.\u00a0 Someone makes a decision unexpectedly or we find out a shocking piece of information.\u00a0 Our physical body fails us, or the stock market doesn’t go our way.\u00a0 Sometimes it seems as though we aren’t even on the right planet, let alone the right path.\u00a0 Even with a clear vision and a strong, firm belief in it; if our thoughts are not in harmony with that vision, we will not see it come to fruition.\u00a0 Our perspective is ever changing, either for the better or for worse; and it is fueled by our thoughts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    So, lets add two items to our check list:<\/p>\n

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    • Become aware of the default thoughts and resulting perspective<\/li>\n
    • Clean up thoughts in relation to the vision<\/li>\n
    • Adjust perspective to align with vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Thought life<\/h3>\n
      In my opinion, this is the real definition of being bold enough to believe in your dreams.\u00a0 It isn’t just about hoping to the best, or wishing upon a star.\u00a0 It is about being so committed to the vision of the future, that you adjust every thought, every action and consistently take the perspective that it will and must unfold<\/b>. This takes self-awareness, strength and tenacity to see your vision come into reality.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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      In short, no more auto-pilot down mediocre street.\u00a0 No more settling for second best.\u00a0 This is YOUR LIFE.\u00a0 Take control of your thoughts, actions and thus your future.<\/div>\n
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      Mini-Exercise<\/h3>\n
      Consider what is in the background of your mind as you read this.\u00a0 Literally become aware of the thoughts going through your head.\u00a0 Now, picture yourself clearing your mind.\u00a0 Sometimes it is helpful to, in your minds eye, write the thoughts on a chalk board – good or bad.\u00a0 Now, in your minds eye, pick up an eraser and clear them from the board.\u00a0 Once you are satisfied with the cleanliness of the board, write the thoughts you WANT to think.\u00a0 The thoughts that would be most helpful to lead you to your vision.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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      Being human\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

      Because we are human and life is life, realigning to our vision, adjusting it and coming back to ourselves must be done deliberately and consistently.\u00a0 While this is straightforward when we do monthly reflections or quarterly check-ins, and especially end of year look-backs; in my experience, it is the day to day that can either propel us forward, or hold us back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

      It is an everyday commitment to honor your vision, honor yourself and stay true to your feelings.\u00a0 Allows things to unfold and stay true to your vision.\u00a0 Yes, even when there are setbacks, or an angry driver cuts you off, or you get the fourth rejection from a future employer.\u00a0 Give yourself grace when you find your thoughts spiraling in the wrong direction.\u00a0 Ask for help from loved ones you can trust.\u00a0 Select a role model who is living the life close to what you want for yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\n

      Cultivate an uncommon appreciation for the things that are going well.\u00a0 Embody a sense of wonder for things\u00a0 not yet uncovered, and keep the flame of belief going from moment to moment.\u00a0 With this,\u00a0 your dreams will come true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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