I’m becoming more a believer in the idea that you can manifest whatever your heart desires. Our thoughts are powerful in their own right. Ever since I’ve been working with teachers my life journey has and continues to reach unimaginable levels. I remember when I used to live life depressed, angry and frustrated with every person and situation in my life. My concept of life was beige, boring and safe. I believed that my purpose in life was to go to work, be a good little worker, do something good for this world, come home, have a large house, a family, etc. My purpose was to structure my life in a way that was “safe.” I wanted more than anything to live a life of security, in my finances, in my relationships, in my day to day operations. I wanted to live knowing what was going to happen the next day, knowing that I will have enough money to pay for the expensive car that I thought would make me happy. My thoughts have drastically changed as I was challenged to reach deep down and listen for my heart to tell me what it really wanted, what would bring color into each single moment.
What makes me come alive? Easy answer…yoga, working with others. How did I want my life to look, if I had no limits? Oddly enough, it wasn’t the big house, fancy car, corporate job that I wanted. I wanted a simple life, helping others, practicing yoga, living by the beach in a nice warm climate.
I was asked to write a list of things that I wanted to accomplish within the next year, two years, five years. Yoga teacher was top of my list. Maybe within the next 2 or 3 years. I visualized becoming a teacher, how it would look, how it would feel. Next thing I know, I’m asking Sharon about how I can apply for a scholarship, then, receiving the scholarship. I remember that moment like it was just a moment ago. I was patiently waiting to find out if I had been offered the scholarship, as that would be the determining factor in my going that fall to training. It was a Saturday and I was scheduled to work the front desk. We were over booked, so instead I decided to take Bikram’s 10 am class. I loved it! It kicked my butt! One of my best classes ever! I went to my car, check my phone, and saw a text from Sharon telling me that I got the scholarship! The excitement overtook me, I started screaming (in my car), crying, and quickly went back up stairs to the studio. I ran back to where Bikram was and gave him a HUGE hug, thanking him! He gave me a big kiss. It was a pivotal moment in my life.
To make the story even more sweet, my company agreed to give me a leave of absence to follow my dreams. Literally, they gave me a leave of absence to follow my dreams. My “out of office” email replay was:
“I will be out of the office until November 26, 2011, following my dreams”
So the question here is, what do you want, what makes your heart come alive? Think about it, dream about it, visualize it, and take steps towards it. You’ll be amazed with what will happen.
