True Destiny; If Life is a Journey, Why go it alone?

I guess it's time to set the record straight and let the world know what I am, what I want to be, and where I want to go. Most of you who have followed this blog, and there are a few who do, know what is in my heart. I have been following the world events that have been unfolding as of late. The uproar in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries have caused quite of stir and the eyes of the world are focused on what will be coming next. Here in this country we are still trying to get past the most recent downturn of our economy and many have been affected in disastrous ways. The outcry for change and fiscal responsibility can not be ignored. We, just like the rest of the world have problems, and these problems need to be fixed. I was watching television the other night and saw a report on the housing segment and how foreclosures have skyrocketed over the last few years. People are loosing their homes at a record pace. Joblessness is still high and with that comes discouragement and dread. It would be difficult to find the silver lining in all of this, and it would be equally difficult to put a positive spin on what this country has been through over the past few years. I am not going to place the blame on any one person. If it takes a village to do what is right, it is only common sense to realize that it also took the very same village to put us in the position that we are in as a country. However, the main thrust of todays blog is to share my thoughts and motivation for the future. My future, your future, our future.

I want to change the world! I want everyone to have the opportunity to be the person they were born to be. Do I live in a bubble? I guess the answer to that question rest with one's ability to see past the hurt and fear, realizing that our best days are still ahead of us. I am not foolish, I know we have problems, and those problems aren't going to just be blown away with the winds of time. Actions need to be taken to put us in a position to overcome the trials of today. Each morning when we get out of bed we have to make a decision as to what person gets out of bed with us. Am I going to be the one who sees that the glass is have empty or half full? I am going to find ways to walk in my destiny or run for the hills and hide out until all the darkness becomes a thing of the past? It would be easy to turn my back on my dreams. Truth be told I have often wondered why I do what I do and am I willing to pay the price for my desires. I honestly don't know why I think the way I do or have the dreams that I have. It would be so easy just to turn my back on all of it and just be like the vast majority of this world who take each day as it comes and never do what is in my heart to do. It would be so easy just to forget about others and put my needs first. Oh yes it would be easy, but it wouldn't be me.

I want to change the world! Why? I guess the answer to that question is because that is who I am. I never planned on being this person. I never thought that I would be much of anything. I was always told that I wouldn't amount to anything and that I was nothing more than a big screw up. For many years I believed just that and was content to prove those people right. Then something happened. Not sure when it happened, but it did. I began to dream, and as I dreamed I began to believe that all things were possible. I began to see things clearer than I had ever seen them before. I also began to see that most people didn't care about my dreams. Many were turned off by most positive nature and many many could not understand why I wanted to spend my time helping others achieve their dreams. Hey it's OK, there are some nasty people out there in the world. They desire nothing more than to bring others down to the same level of misery they are currently walking in. It took me years to understand that people will do just about anything to ensure they are not alone in their misery. Let's face it misery loves company, and if you are willing to walk in other people's misery they are very glad to have you along for the ride.

I want to change the world! It is my hope that you will want to get on the "Change" band wagon too and that the dreams that reside in you will be so great, so burning, that you will no longer be able to ignore them and you will begin to take the steps required to walk out your dreams. I have been accused of putting my dreams aside from time to time to help others achieve theirs. I have also been told that I chose to put others first because I don't have what it takes to achieve my dreams. I think people who think this really don't know me and certainly haven't taken the time to get to know me. If they had then they would know that my dreams are to help others achieve their dreams. So for me I am walking in my dreams. Am I completely there yet? No not quite, but I am doing the best I can right now. Have I wanted to quit and throw in the towel? More times then you could ever imagine. I have had people call me crazy, insane, and even stupid. I have had others wonder if I were playing with a full deck, and others who just couldn't understand what the heck I was trying to do. It's all good, and it's all expected. When ever someone thinks outside of the box ridicule and mockery often follow. To all you negative thinkers just keep on doing what you are doing and I will continue to do what I am doing and in the end we will see who was right and who was wrong. If I were a betting man I would bet on me and not the other side.

One final thought: I may move at a snail's pace from time to time. Some may see it as laziness, others may think I am stuck in time because I'm not sure what direction to go in. Think what you want, but my time line is mine and yours is yours. I will get to my destiny, the question I have for you is will you? Think about it.....

I want to change the world!