Thinking

It is said that all of the very best stories begin with Once Upon A Time. They also begin with wishes, hopes and dreams. Getting out of one's comfort zone, that safe little place in life where we exist, dreaming of what-if, is where the magic begins. When we finally reach for the dreams and fantasies that we have carried in our hearts and minds all of our lives, wonderful things happen. Happily ever after really and truly does exist, but only if you are willing to open your heart and mind. Bravery is not just slaying dragons, it's also being vulnerable. It is opening up and admitting honestly to yourself that the things that you really want are things that are outside of your comfort zone. Courage is stepping out of that place and taking the life that you want. It is living by your own standards. It is living a life that is true to yourself. It is not living the way your neighbors, family, friends or society does unless that is what you desire. Everything you could ever possibly want is right in front of you.