I want to be the best writer I can be.
I want to write novels that will touch the readers' heart and make them glad they spent their time with me. I wish this with all my heart. Also the wisdom to know that what I write is good.
I want to lose weight and maintain the weight loss. I want to be faithful to my daily exercise.
steps: I write, study writing manuals and have enrolled in a critiquing service. I need to have more faith in myself. I want to see the possible instead of the impossible.
I walk when the weather is where I can.
I have a treadmill and need to make that the other means when the weather is bad.
I need to have more confidence in myself.
I need to remind myself that stumbling, or falling doesn't mean I have to remain down. margie tomlin
I am presently teaching two brand new courses at a PA
university--one having to do with touching and caring (entitled 'The
Psychology of Touch & Patient Care') and the other having to do with the
Life's creative journey (entitled 'The Psychology of Creativity'). It just
so happened that a very special student of mine (who has already taken my
touch course and is now taking my creativity class) told me about this
inspiring site. This could not have come at a more opportune time! (as I
tell my students--'there are no coincidences, only Life Messages'!) I have
been feeling very overwhelmed with Life lately, being in the midst of my
dissertation (re: 'being meaningfully touched by the caring presence of
another'), nearing the big 3-0!, living on doctoral slave labor pay (!!),
and not having that special someone to make my life just a bit easier to
deal with. So on that note--here's my 'wish-list': Professionally, I would
LOVE to teach greater populations of helping prof!
essionals the significance/meaningfulness of their care-ful touch and
presence in caring for patients they are called to serve. I would love to
teach seminar courses at leading hospitals &/or medical universities to get
this vital message out there. We simply take for granted that all people
know how to care and meaningfully touch (physically, as well as
emotionally) others. But, the fact is: We care as we have been cared for!
Not everyone knows how to care and touch people's lives (because either
they haven't learned or they don't think its as important as 'getting the
job done.') I would love to spearhead an organization that makes it
mandatory to teach courses on touching and caring in ALL helping prossional
fields--so that we may become a more caring society from the inside out!
Personally, I would love to find a man that is as passionate about life as
I am and that is not afraid to love Life and care for others. I want to be
inspired and to inspire him right back! I'd!
love it if this man was in the helping professions too--NOT because I'd
like to marry a rich doctor and 'live happily ever-after', but because he
would help me stay in tune with the growing needs of patients, as well as
medical practitioners. I WOULD LOVE TO FINISH MY DISSERTATION AND GET ON
WITH MY LIFE!!! Getting on with Life, for me, means living my dream to
pursue my calling to teach practitioners how to touch and care, to get
married, have four children :-} and live comfortably, courageously and
passionately! Most importantly: to do God's will and to SUCK THE MARROW
OUT OF LIFE! And, on that final note--THY WILL BE DONE!
steps: On the topic of the steps that I'm taking toward these goals: I
happened to have an inspiring talk with my sister today (before I found
this site) and we mutually agreed to write down our 5 'Life Priorities' to
keep eachother focused on what REALLY MATTERS! I wrote: my family, my close
friends, my dissertation, my classes/students, my soulmate (wherever he
might be!) I have taped this list to my computer and will remember my top
priorities each time a new diversion comes into my life. I just read
somewhere that letting go of dead-weight in our lives, leaves room for what
matters most--our priorities. Today I will begin my journey toward
'TRAVELING LIGHT'! I want to keep my 'eye on the prize' in my professional
and personal life. Teaching my touch and creativity courses (to the best
of my ability) will help me move toward being inspired to write my
dissertation (hopefully & finally!). Leaving time to take care of myself
(body-mind-spirit) will hopefully create a hea!
lthy space for me to find someone special that will help bring out my 'best
self' and allow me to cultivate it. I have started to go to church
regularly and praying nightly--which has filled me in ways I had forgotten.
As for 'teaching to touch & care' in medical schools and hospitals--this
will come when I finish my dissertion and hopefully get an internship in a
hospital setting. I have learned not to push the river--just let it be and
flow. So, having written this message (which seemed very cathartic!)--I
feel I am on my way...I'm at least on the right path! And, as my favorite
Biblical quote says: "Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not
unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will
direct your path." (Proverbs 3:5). Its at least comforting to know that I'm
getting there like everyone else! :-} Shannon Rose. spoppito@bigfoot.com
i would like to somehow eradicate western religion and any other religion that considers its followers privaleged and looks down on those who do not follow that particular belief. this view is extremely distructive, resulting in much of the prejudice existing today. this idea that one is better than another because one belongs to a certain religion is ludicrous, appallingly rediculous. it sets the foundation for all kinds of hate because it can be 'justified' by one's beliefs. there is no reason to cause harm to another person.
steps: i am learning as much as i can about various religions and just about everything else. i would like to someday confront the catholic church on a number of issues, such as the state of marriage today, acceptance of gay/lebian and other non-traditional lifestyles, and the tolerance and acceptance of other religions. bob
email: bob_3000@yahoo.com
since i was a little girl,about 43 yrs. ago, I wanted to get married, have kids and live happily ever after. That didnt happen. I do artwork. People have told me to sell my art, that I have a gift, so that is my Dream. To be an artist. I am an Artist, but it with great struggle. It seems secondary to my childhood dream. But Im an adult noe, so I guess Ill give up the 1st dream, and focus on th eart dream, but I really dont believe I can give it up.
steps: Im working on loving myself better. Taking care of myself better. Also I work pt to get some $, and I made a web site for some of my art. I think in pictures. I write in a journal, I tell others what I want. I pray.
dreams: I've heard if you put it out to the universe, the universe will reply. So thats what I do. I call myself an artist, since thats what I want to do. And dont give up, because you want to keep on reaching for your dreams, have faith that things will work out. They say if you want it, you can have it.
Jeanneartist.email: jeanneartist@aol.com
I know everyone says this, but I want to make a difference in the world
in some way. I would like to be remembered for being a good person
and helping other people. My mother passed away recently, and she
was remembered by many people for these attributes. I would like to
follow in her footsteps by putting the needs of other people before myself,
and I think this philosophy has already helped me have a better attitude about
my job, my activities outside my job and school, and my relationships with
friends and loved ones.
steps: I'm graduating from college in May, and I've been very involved on campus
for the past four years, including a community service organization. My
desire to be an active participant in campus life has opened a lot of doors for
me and introduced me to wonderful people and fun experiences. I want to
keep the attitude of being active instead of passive in my life and try to make
a difference in the organizations I'm involved in, whether it's in school or my job.Jaime Passarelli
I want to be able to truly live each day to the fullest.
So often, I take time for granted. I waste the time I
have, yet find myself always wishing for more. I
want to be able to enjoy each day as if it were my
last. After all, only God knows how long we have
on this earth. We are mere characters playing out
the various roles God assigned to us in life. My
dream is to carry out my role to the best of my ability.
steps: Trying not to procrastinate in life.
dreams: Jared Steczak...I want you to know that whatever you choose to
do in your life I will always support you. You will have all my
love for as long as you live. Believe in yourself, for I will
always believe in you. Follow your heart and your dreams will
follow!! Tara B.
I dream that at some point in my life I can look back and say to myself that
I am happy with the goals that I have accomplished. I want to be satisfied with
my life and content with where it has led me, regardless of the path. I dream to be
the best at one thing, anything, before i die. I would like to be finacially secure enough
to be spontanious at the drop of a hat. Most of all I want not to be in the herd of life
but the one in the herd that finds a hole in the fense and runs for the freedom of the hills.
steps: I am in college and reading when I can. i travel as much as possible and I am
trying to see as much of the world as possible to find out exactoly who i am.
Kiran C. Shetty
AFFIRMATION: I am deserving of loving relationships and I am an
Art Therapist
steps: 1st. I stopped drinking and using drugs 114 days clean as of
1/13/2000
2nd. I got out of THAT abusive relationship
3rd. Going back to school
Most important is I PRAY, PRAY PRAY to my goddess that she guide me through
my jourey, this absolutely wonderful journey
DARE TO BE PATRICIA
ThAnKs PaT email: tishattar@cybergal.com
Ten years ago, I gave up on my dream of becoming an actress. I started on the stage when I was seven years old and loved it! When I was 16 I received a letter from my grandfather telling me that I was to stop the "acting nonsense" and to focus on going to college and getting a "real job." So here I am, 26 years old, with a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, a senior manager in the corporate world, feeling absolutely miserable.
My dream is to gather up my courage and get back on that stage.
steps: 1) I'm headed to an audition for a community theatre production. I've got to try for this one: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." No accidents here!
2) In order to do my absolute best at the audition, I'm working on putting together a resume of my acting experience. This week I'm finding a copy of the play and reading it.
3) The toughest part is preparing a song. Got to find one then just belt it out!
I can do this because I AM A STRONG, LOVING AND JOYFUL WOMAN!
dreams: For those of you striving for the approval of others (your family, etc),ESPECIALLY PAT LIMM, DAVID POTTS, AND CALLY: acknowledge that you are the only one in this world that has the power to make you happy. As Gertrude Stein says,"Let me listen to me and not to them."
It takes courage to take charge of your own life, but do it now and you won't be disappointed later.....I wish I had stuck with my dreams 10 years ago. Emily Jett
I dreamt that one day, with my own efforts , firstly I showed to myself first that
I am capable of doing the above achievement girls can do in the family business.
I want to exists in this world not only because I am the daughter of my father.
Anyone can be one, but I want to leave a mark and achievement of who can
achieve the impossiblities. And therefore I can contribute to this world in my
capabilites and I judge myself based on what I think about myself more than
what others think about me.
steps: studying my father business
listening to the tapes about textille business
studying because I know I can achieve the high mark
I open myself to be criticised by others so that I can
achieve all successes by considering what others thinks as the opportunites.
I do not give up although there were times that i thought about ending my life.
dreams: Ivon: you are the first person who inspires me to dream and self-sufficients
and time management(the precious "now"). DREAM ALL YOUR WANTS AND
ONLY BELIEVE THAT BY THINKING AND TRYING TO GET UP QUICKER
WHENEVER THERE IS A VALLEY, AND DOING THE BEST, ACHIEVE THE BEST,
Acing:Thanks for encouraging me and telling me that I deserve to be
treated better. Acing, you always can control yourself and choose
not to be influenced by the environment. Well, I believe that you can achieve
higher than others. "SUCCESS IS ALWAYS CREATE WITHIN FIRST THEN OUTSIDE"
sherry winata
email: winata@ozemail.com.au
My dream is probably the most simple dream to others, but in
reality to me, I know it will be the hardest thing I'll ever do. I dream
that after high school, I will go to college as a music major and become a
music teacher. I dream that I will be the type of teacher that is very
determine, always pushing them to do their best, but also friend to them,
and also make a little difference in their life. But I know I'll become
restless, and I know deep down I want to be a well known clarinet player,
maybe even piano player.
steps: There will be several steps that will have to be taken, but as of
right now, I've been practicing on the clarinet and piano, as well as
taking lessons, becoming as good as I can be. Also I have been performing
to provide me with more experience. I've also been begging my teacher to
let me play more than one instrument in the band, but as of right now she
won't let me. I'm also doing all I can to keep my grades up and also doing
all I can at the school in order to get scholarships. I guess my next step
is to figure out a way to be a music major and handle all their demands,
and also work in order to afford college. All I know is that God will
provide. Kristin
email: kristin_n4@hotmail.com
my dream is to save someone from drowning.Iwant to become a licsenced scubadiver and explore the ocean.I really want to be a lifeguard which most people think is a pretty dumb dream even my parents. And some times i picture myself as a model.whenever i tell some one my dreams they usually laugh or say "Like that will ever happen." what i akways say is that "If you keep at it and set your mind to it you can achieve it!"--melinda
steps: I am hoping to find a place to take scua diving lessons. Plus find a place to become a juniorlifeguard or swimming lessons, but they dont have places like that in my area. Melinda Madsen
My dream is to have a ranch out west where I can be free and ride horses all day. This will be a place where I can take care of animals and have a home where everyone is welcome.
steps: In May I am moving to Colorado to find work on a ranch and from there I will gain my experience and eventually own a ranch.
dreams: Don't give up, work hard and long and your dreams will come true. Mandy Dauses
email: aedauses@vwc.edu
Love and Prosperity to all. My dream is to unite with everyone of the earth and work together finding solutions for the pollution of our earth,water,air and even our own spriritual pollution.
steps: Way back in 74 I started drawing. I loved horses and today I want to present my messengers to the world. A cartoon that is honest, real and loved by all...
The first step and hardest I find is taking my inner most self; which are the hopes and dreams I desire, and turning it into something people can feel and touch...thats scary!
So may I please take steps along with others like me; with you..thank you Patrolpony
Anka Brouwers
email: cocreators@home.com
I want to make films for non-profit organizations- to let their goals
be widely known and supported. I'd like to help small organizations
hone their visions so that they can be shown in film in fascinating ways.
steps: * I have been making videos for two years.
* I've worked with many non-profit organizations as both volunteer and paid worker.
* I've been writing scripts for years for plays.
* Now I just need to put these skills together and
contact organizations who might be interested in this work. Patti
email: tapit@earthlink.net
I want to become a famous singer. I'd like to sell a #1 record and have it go platinum. I'd also like to be in magazines and be the opening act for NSYNC.
steps: 1. Getting vocal lessons
2. Recording a demo
3. Send demo to record company Nicole
email: Butterfly42386
To have a succeful job which is beneficaila to all mankind, helpful to others and enjoying and rewarding to me. I want ot be a web developer, or a acturial statisician.
steps: I have taking a certificate course inStatistics and am going on to take a diploma course in statistics. I have started reding about web authouring but do not know if that is all I need.
Thywill Kudesey
email: thywill.kudessey@bcgha.africaonline.com.gh
when Ii was a little child,I found that I love Art and I'm good
at it. So I dreamt of becoming a designer, but I'm not sure if that was
just a plain simple thought. Later when I went to high school instead of
some design colleges, I realised that my dream of becoming a designer has
always been alive. Now that I'm in University majoring in Chinese Language
and under a teaching bond, I've planned to teach my best language and to
inspire as many children as possible to pursue their dreams aggressively.
After my bond's up and I've enough savings, I'll pursue my dream--becoming
an interior designer/decorator, and a freelance card designer.
>steps: i'm now doing my best subject(chinese) in University. For
cross-faculty modules, i wanted to take building or architectural subjects
which could help me with interior designing. Meanwhile, i read up and write
a journal on home furnishing and designing ideas. During festive seasons,
i design my own cards for friends to keep my creativity flowing.
dreams: Never say that life is boring. Ifyou said that, it's you who are
boring because it's your perception that determines your outlook in life. Jayze
My dream is to help bring the earths history and future to life by making it a visual, audible and interactive reality
using multimedia. I can think of few other joys in life comparable to that of seeing the human race achieving
our true potential; and achieving our passions in life. I can think few other joys for me than making my daydreams real.
If I can turn the dreams of history and the future into something more tangible, i.e web sites, CD-ROMs or virtual
reality then I believe I have helped bring humanity one step closer to being what we truly are - creators and believers, as
oposed to what we often accept - destroyers and doubters. Additionally, I believe that the Internet can be an unstoppable
source for understanding. I intend using it's potential to bring religions, cultures, nations closer together. Much like ICQ
and Nanohome is already doing. Oh and I want to help create the Star Trek "holodeck" and it's software.
steps: I am putting together a business plan; creating a few web sites - one for Youthline Palmerston North Inc. New Zealand (stay tuned).
Enhancing my designing and programming skills by completing web and multimedia courses at University; living good; daydreaming aloud;
looking after my family - my greatest source of inspiration and help; giving out to the world and waiting a return; and looking for others with like minds!
dreams: Someone once said to me: "Find out what you want to do...then go do it!"
So I went out and found out what I wanted to do...and now I am doing it.
So just change your minds and lives for better: "Find out what you want to do, then go do it.
Marcus Lloyd
email: mwl@inspire.net.nz
