When I began writing this, I was a bit overwhelmed emotionally, and neither was it in a bad way. Let’s just say, all that I was knock down by, abandoned from or simply suffered for, has basically become everything I now appreciate.

The last two years have been hard for me, real hard. When I wanted to give up, I kept pushing, never knowing what may knock me back down next. I became more pessimistic than anything all because of what revolved around in my life. But I had to sit back, reflect and realize that, we are what we feed ourselves, physically and metaphysically, so, as long as my mentally focused on what will hurt me next I continued to suffer.

 Everything that we think manifests into our lives. What we focus on gravitates to us. What we think creates who we are, our attraction, and the possibilities that may occur, and with that said, there lies my change.

In April of this year, I dreamt of a dream which is now a piece of my reality. I wrote and complete my first book. I spent tireless hours creating the personal pieces of my soul, telling no one of where I was or what I was indulged in. From cafe’s, to libraries to coastline cliffs I chased a dream that blossomed from just an idea. It was all just an idea that spread like wildfire, a virus full of passion & dedication.

 I find that too many people refuse to take some risks to follow their dreams. Worried about failing, doubting their own potential or simply making excuse of never having the time or money to. Are your dreams not worth it? Aren’t you worth it? Don’t we owe it to ourselves to at least try?

We all wanted to be something crazy when we were kids. When people asked - “What do you wanna be when you grow up?” you didn’t say “I wanted to work in a clothing store at the mall” or “I just want a desk job for the government.” Nah, we all wanted to do something crazy. We all wanted something that excited, and that we were deeply passionate about - no matter if it was something like a “Storm chaser, shark hunter, Miss world, or a Motoracer.” We didn’t even care… We didn’t even think that it would get us enough money. We just wanted to do it

 So why is it that as we grow up we lose all the passion, that energy, that will and the courage to keep our dreams alive? Money should NEVER dictate our passion. Way too many people dream of being wealthy, but don’t know how rich they already are, just look at your dream. Don’t let the “safety of a paycheck” screw your dreams. I know that money is useful in all ways, but the benefit NEVER matches the sacrifice.

When you know what you want the possibilities are endless and the universe works in your favor. With knowing that, why would you stop yourself from what you love? If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary… And we aren’t born to be ordinary.

 Life isn’t written out for us in ink, we create the stories… Take chances. The worst thing you can ever do is let your mind second guess your heart… Listen to your soul and understand that pain is temporary; giving up is forever, and giving up contradicts beliefs. If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?

-flow