Dreamers attract inspirational people

There's something I've noticed.  Dreamers attract dreamers.

Why would we settle for anything less?

There are dreamers in this world and there are dream killers.  I'd rather dream.  And I think that's why I am so happy that I seem to be on the right path and keep finding myself surrounded by other dreamers.

I was invited to an amazing luncheon yesterday.  I wasn't in the mood by the time the even rolled around, but I have to admit I was so glad I went.  It was networking at its finest.

And one of the women looked at me and said: We're going to be besties.  I can feel it.

I'm always looking for new friends.  I may not have a lot of time, but I make up for it with enthusiasm and interest.  Usually.

So, I'm eager to see where these new dreamers take me.  They are inspiring new dreams.  I like that.

Dreams are like fuel.  And once that fire starts burning, it just keeps burning until something expires it.  I try to protect my fires as much as possible.  I try to feed them.  I work hard to ensure that they thrive and grow.

So I surround myself with positive people and big dreamers and I soak up all the knowledge I can get.  I have so many places to go.  I have so much to learn.  Ah, but knowing I'm headed in the right direction helps.

Dreamers see inspiration everywhere

We have to.

It takes a lot to sustain dreams.

So, it's no wonder that I found this fantastic little quote on Twitter to keep me going the other morning:

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
-Henry David Thoreau

Yeah. It was perfect. It could become my new mantra.

That's precisely what I'm doing. I'm moving forward with my biggest dream: being a successful author. After just a few days, it's a start. I started work with a company today that will help me find bloggers to promote the books. We know how important that is. And I'm working on learning how to market myself and the books better.

I don't have enough reach yet. It's improving, constantly, but still. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go.

On the bright side, I have time. I have nothing but time to myself most evenings. I get to work whenever I want with only a few furry distractions. I get to go to bed when I want and get up when I want. I get to be as loud as I want, stumbling around in the dark. Life is good. I'm happier.

Sure, there are moments of weakness, but they are brief. And I have to allow myself time to grieve for the life I no longer am going to have. At the same time, I now have the freedom to create a better life, a bigger life. I don't have anyone holding me back. And when I finally find someone to share my life with, he won't be the kind of guy to hold me back, either. He'll offer me love and support, just like all the heroes in my books.

For now, I'll get lost in my writing. I'll keep dreaming my big dreams. I'll seek out inspiration and spend time with inspiring people. I see so much good in people, in my life, in my future. And I know I'm blessed to have so many wonderful individuals to share my life with.

Where do you find your inspiration?

They inspired me...

At one point in time, I considered writing a non-fiction book about people who lived their life on the fringe. I have always admired those who step away from the traditional constraints imposed by society to live a life they dream of. And, believe it or not, it was when I began working with the elderly that I met so many of these individuals.

There was the couple who traveled around in their motor home, earning a living by selling t-shirts at festivals and fairs. They were seeing all of the United States that way. They had enough. They were happy. And when they were in town, they would come and have us take care of the wife's hearing.

And I tried to imagine a scenario in which I would drive around the country and sell things. It wasn't my dream. There's much of the US that I have no desire to ever see. I don't like the browns of the mid-west. I love green. And I hated the idea of having to carry around and stock items. Nope not for me. Still, I admired them for their lifestyle. And I longed to be as carefree and happy as they were.

Oh, but my very favorite couple was the one that had spent fifteen years sailing the Caribbean. They offered charter services between the islands. They had been all over, seen everything. And when they were older and the kids were grown, they had decided to live on land once more. They settled down. They had health issues. Oh, but they didn't return empty handed. They brought with them a macaw. And I could only imagine the crusty husband wearing that bird on his shoulder as he sailed around.

They truly inspired me. I have always loved the water. That's where I'm happiest. The beach has always fed my soul. And that was a lifestyle I could embrace.

We won't be embracing it on this boat. It's far too small to have a bunch of overnight guests. Day sailing is completely possible. At night, we max out at four.

Four is a nice number. Us and the kids. Us and another couple. Or...much of the time, just us.

I loved the idea of living on the fringe, living a life that is less ordinary. And now we're going to do it. There's much work to accomplish before we get there, but the plan is formulating, taking shape. The business is taking hold. We'll be taking off.

We have nothing but time. Oh, but I'm eager to get going. Time to sail...