All of us dream of it. Many of us talk about it. Some of us even plan it. But, only a very few will ever pursue it.
I recently attended the ReImagine Conference in Irvine, CA., where we heard from a collection of some of the most passionate, brave, and generous creatives (think Disney, Pixar, Cirque du Solei, brand managers, musicians...) that could be assembled in one room. The 3 day conference was beyond inspiring, it was transforming. Much of what I heard, and have been “unpacking” over the last week will completely alter the course of my art, my relationships, and my Faith. It may sound like hyperbole, but that’s the kind of experience it truly was. Have you ever been on a trip, returned home,and just put your suitcase against the wall while you transition back into real life? Figuratively that’s what happened to me and the ReImagine Conference. As soon as the conference was over, I had to travel the following week. But I finally had an opportunity to reflect back on ReImagine. At the conference they called it “unpacking”; the process of going back and reviewing, processing, and considering all that was shared. Two big concepts jumped out at me. Conquering Fear, and Taking Action. So, here it goes. Is the website perfect? No. Is my social media strategy all mapped out and in place? No. Do I have all the answers to the infinite list of questions I have? No. Is everything going to work? No. Where will it lead? Who knows. As I was writing in my journal, I wrote these words: “Chasing a dream is like trying to catch water in your hands, or catch a shadow (to borrow from Peter Pan). Do you ever really catch it? Or, is it the pursuit, and personal transformation that follows, that’s the real purpose. There are pitfalls, traps, enemies, dangers, risk, perils, unseen challenges, and bandits. Achievement of the goal is far from guaranteed. Actually, the odds of success are slim. And whatever success is achieved is likely to look very different than imagined. Eventually, the pursuit becomes the mission. The journey becomes the goal itself. Once the story is tied to the purpose, success begins to reveal itself. The story becomes the art, and the art leads to the calling.” I realized as I was “unpacking”, that I was actu ally packing for an adventure. I was unpacking for the path less traveled. I would love to hear who else is on this journey
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2015 is just weeks away... did anybody happen to see where 1995 went?
With the new year comes all the usual new year thoughtful stuff. It's like a high school graduation speech. Nearly always the same words, but every once and a while you hear one that really inspires you, Well, this year I got inspired. Somehow through all the "climb the mountain, or, luck is the meeting of work and perseverance" type stuff. I got inspired this year. Not that being inspired made it an easy year. It was nearly the exact opposite; it was a really difficult and frustrating year in many ways. Obstacles, opposition, and barriers came out of no where. Some of them were really good things that I actually needed. Some would say "that's just life, life is hard". True, but as one of my mentors recently said: The greater the opposition, the greater the promise. Keep going. Holy Cow! There's a nugget that will sustain me while I climb the mountain. If the opposition in front of me is this determined to stop me, then the payoff is going to be great. Another nugget given to me was to start 2015 grateful. Gratitude will immediately change your paradigm, focus, and attention. So, here are 10 things I'm grateful for:
So, let's go see what's over the next ridge. Please comment below and tell me about your climb... |
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