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I have a dream!

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beppa66
on 09-13-2007 at 11:42 AM (824 Views)
Writing this blog has been such a blessing to me. It has helped me to express things and process emotions, and track my progress...as well as receive the blessing of encouragement from others. Today I am in a state of thankfulness and awe at how my path has turned.

They said during our time in Maine that my story isn't finished yet, and this is true. I am in the process of dreaming a bigger dream. We have the ability to dream and create a vision of how we want our lives to be. We are also blessed to live in a time and place where we can persue our dreams.
But first we must speak it and put it out into space. If we want to change our destiny we must first change our thoughts...then our words...then our actions...then our destiny. So here it goes, my thoughts & words:

Part of my dream involves getting the word out to the masses. People like me. Normal... (don't say it star!) people from the midwest (& all of the US) who are tired, overweight, sick and have lost that vibrancy and lust for life.
I want to travel. Live on the beach, not near it. I want to dance, kayak, play beach volleyball again. I want fresh flowers surrounding me at home and office. And would like to enrich and sustain my wonderful marriage and friendships, working with my best friend and dh. I want to grow deeper in faith and spirit. I want to eliminate ALL debt so I can be free to give to others in need. I want to buy a home for my mom and for my dad. Be in peak physical condition and look great in my bathing suit (and birthday suit). I want to use my God given creative talents to encourage others and bring healing to my family, friends, their friends and family and the nation. I want to see the obesity, suicide and disease rates plummet. I want to start writing and designing a raw magazine and work with my dh on a raw/eco living television show for pbs. I want to cultivate more friendships on a deeper level. I want to deepen my family relationships and grow closer. I want a cat, a tiger. I want to reach my perfect weight, I'll know what that is when I get there. I want to visit Italy again, and greece. I want to help others reach their potential and realize their goals and dreams. I want to leave the world better than how I found it. These are my dreams - for now.

I hope this rambling inspires you to get alone today or this weekend to dream. I think it is very fitting that my quote below my avitar has said from day one "It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else" - erma bombeck

I hope you find that same courage to share your dreams and then act on them. You are worth it, and only you are perfectly created to dream your dreams and do what it takes to make them a reality.
Change your thoughts.
Change your words.
Change your actions...
And you will change your destiny.

Love you guys.
You mean the world to me.:)
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  1. annieH's Avatar
    I LOVE your posts. You are so amazing. I am in awe of you and all you have and will accomplish. Heart filling with love.... can't take much more.... might explode....
  2. beppa66's Avatar
    Ditto my friend. I have found so much encouragement, love an inspiration here. I am filled with grattitude and love. You are only getting back what you have given...so enjoy. Be filled. Recharge so you can pour it out again on those amazing kids!!!
  3. StarFire's Avatar
    I'm not saaaying anything!!!! heheeeee!!!
  4. StarFire's Avatar
    beppa... thank you for this post. I am facing what could be some amazing changes in my life right now ~ and I (in the past) would've run away and hid (I'm rather a hermit type believe it or not!!) but you have inspired me to dream. To stick my toe in the water and test it out... After reading your post -- I'm about to take a big breath and jump in.... thank you sweetie for sharing... oh gawd... I can't believe I'm gunna do this... gulp...
  5. beppa66's Avatar
    YEAH!!!! Outta that comfort zone and into life! WOOT! Jump in the water is FINE!!!!!!
  6. StarFire's Avatar
    I figured out what it is (I think) since you came back- your energy is different... there has been a major shift in you. I've been reading your different responses thruout the forum and I just got it....Beppa - You faced your destiny - looked it right in the eyes and you stepped through the doorway and embraced the responsibility to walk on this path. wow...
  7. StarFire's Avatar
    http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=32323 BEPPA... GO CHECK THIS OUT RIGHT NOW.... (please) ;)
  8. beppa66's Avatar
    Yep. My mom already called me today and begged me to send it in too. But Alissa already heard my testimony in person, tears and all. You are right, everything is different, I'm different. I feel so much more focused and in control of my health and destiny. You wouldn't think 5 days could do that! (?) I may just have to write a new song!!! LOL
  9. Liserpiece's Avatar
    Your blogs are amazing to me... you always cause me to stop and think. Really think! Thank you for your honesty and sharing such a beautiful dream. {{{SING}}}
  10. beppa66's Avatar
    Liser, it occured to me that just being entertaining wasn't enough and desire a deeper more honest connection with people. I learn so much from what others go through and I'm inspired so much by their strength. It's humbling. But I was really challenged and convicted about being so unwilling to share my own real struggles and thoughts. It really warms my heart to hear you say that! Thank you.
  11. sofie's Avatar
    WOW, I could hear a chorus while reading your post! :) How inspirational! Thank you sweety. You are a gift and a blessing. You also gave me food for thought. What a lovely person you are. ((HUGS))
  12. Liserpiece's Avatar
    Oh, but entertainment is so refreshing!! (Often times I’ve thought, “this girl Beppa should write a book!”) It takes an understanding and sympathetic perspective of the real issues to make us laugh, and that is what you do. Through laughter we also form connections. Sometimes when we laugh at ourselves and the situations we’ve found ourselves in, we grow. You, however, have follow upped, just when needed, with this powerful and real insight. I call that “depth” girl!!
  13. beppa66's Avatar
    Don't worry, the humor is still there...somewhere. LOL One of my favorite authors has always been Erma Bombeck. She always had such likeable transparency and authenticity, you could always hear her voice in what she wrote. And her sense of humor was just the best. But there was always a profound truth... just under the laughter. I love that!
  14. beppa66's Avatar
    Thanks Chai. I feel the same about you too! I bet you are going to be digging deep on this juice journey you've begun. Can't wait to read your nuggets of wisdom in the days to come. Fasting is food for the soul for sure!
  15. StarFire's Avatar
    5 stars baby!!! RAWK ON ....
  16. beppa66's Avatar
    So star, what is this mysterious & scary new thing you're diving into??? Inquiring minds want to know....
  17. rrebforfrn's Avatar
    Ooh, I am going to apply for a job at you Raw magazine when I get out of school. That gives you about 1 1/2 years to establish it. Get moving Isn't it fun to dream...especially when you relize your dreams are possible.
  18. Chidori's Avatar
    Beppa, didn't even know you went to Alissa's Training. I do hear it's awesome & would LUV to go.

    Anyways, your post is inspiring. So well put & so very to the point. Thoughts start the action. I know it worked for me this past Winter when things truly started to shift.

    I am so happy for you! Way to go girl & I cannot wait until I have time to read through your entire journal.:)

    RJL
  19. beppa66's Avatar
    Kelly, you bet! Get that book together. RawJLady, thank you. I hope you do get to go to Alissa's training some day. Better sooner than later as she may not be offering the 5-day in the near future. There is one coming up in NOV. (hint-hint). It was an amazing time for sure. So happy to hear things "shifted" for you too! ( :
  20. okorolina40's Avatar
    you are spot on, headstrong and moving forward. I am saving up to go to her certification next year. I am going to double check the dreams I posted earlier and re-post. This is AMAZING BEPPA!
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