Impossible is Just a Word

Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn't fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn't dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?

Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that – dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.

This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

The Gift of a Walk Outside

Are you ever so busy with work and worry that you feel like you cannot even look up?

Springtime is finally here, and a walk outside allows me to see colors bursting everywhere, reminding me that newness and rebirth are continuous offerings from the universe. I live near mountains that provide four seasons of varied, spectacular beauty. I have so much available to me, yet I often ignore the magnificence of my surroundings and opt to stare at a computer screen, instead.

While it's true that I need to work, I get obsessed with the thought of being "productive." I rush to the gym for exercise in the early morning hours, then rush to my work and stay there. I simply do not allow time for play. Fortunately, I have a friend who regularly challenges this "I'm too busy to breathe" pathology of mine. We are hiking buddies, but even on days when I don't see him, he'll send me a note asking me "Have you gone outside today?"