What would your life be like if you were doing the exact thing that would make you completely happy? What if you spent most of your time doing what you enjoy and love doing the most? What skills would you develop to fully express your natural creative ability? What parts of your life might be left behind if you moved into a fuller expression of your true potential? What, exactly, is your biggest dream? What would it look like? How would you feel, look, act?

Are you living five out of seven days of each week of your life waiting to say, “Thank God it’s the weekend!” Are you putting up with less than you deserve? Do you feel you deserve less than complete happiness and self-fulfillment? Have you put a dream on hold? Have you given up your dream? Do you remember having one? Is your dream an “impossible dream”? How do you reconcile your dream with what your life is like right now?

Where do we learn to live our dream? Who teaches that class? What are the requirements? How do you discover what your own unique dream really is? What steps must be taken to get there from where you are now?

Where to begin? I suggest the following steps:

  Awaken the dreamer inside of you.
  Define your biggest dream.
  Let your life be about your dream.
  Start the work to build the dream.
  Become your dream.

My books, my weekly noticing tips and monthly newsletters are designed to guide you in answering the questions above. You will discover that you have the answers within your grasp. As you read, write in your journal, talk about the ideas and questions that I am asking you will likely begin your journey toward realizing your dream.

Each week you will be invited to take a closer look at yourself. You can explore what it is you really want and rediscover what is important to you!

As you live true to all your wishes, hopes, and dreams, your radiance will energize everything around you. Your shift in consciousness will empower both yourself, and others. Your dream path will feel natural and right for you, and your experience of love and joy will expand exponentially.

Ask yourself: What if I really did everything it takes? Could I actually dare to live true to myself and achieve all my wishes, hopes and dreams? Could I have…what I say I want? Am I willing to discover my life purpose and achieve my dreams?

Dream Circle

Follow all of the following dream tips to actively, make all your wishes, hopes and dreams come true!

A daily practice:

Begin each day by asking yourself this question: What is the greatest contribution I can possibly make?

A shift:

Gandhi said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” My invitation to you is to live true to the person you want to be. An affirmation to remind you of this notion might be: I am the dreamer I want to be! (Or…make up your own affirmation.)


Stretch:

Begin today to experience yourself in a larger way. Think of something that would be a real stretch for you to try and write a statement in your dream journal…and go do it!

Write in your Dream Journal:

Make a long list of ways to stretch and really expand. Then read daily and begin checking them off as you complete each entry.

Ask Dreamcoach Joyce a question about living true to your dreams!

Is there something that seems to be standing in your way of living your dream?
Send me one question and Joyce will personally send a dream coaching tip to empower you, free of charge. dreams@joycechapman.com

Or, if it seems to be time to have a dream coach visit the site pages at Personal Coaching

   

Order the Live Your Dream and Celebrate Your Dream series today. It is easy just click here!



Journaling Circle


Need a little inspiration for your journaling? To revitalize your journaling use all of the following journaling ideas and get to know yourself, your life.

Journal for personal growth:

Have you ever said this to yourself, I wake up every morning with the feeling that I am not living the life I want to be living? If this happens to be a feeling you have been having, you might try writing about a time in your past when you were experiencing the feelings you want to have more of now.

Journal to write one story at a time:

One of my favorite types of stories, I like to add to my journal, is to imagine a new life story I want to be having. (I call this technique, fantasy journaling. Remember the power of your imagination is limitless! Possibility thinking, dreaming, fantasy, and higher self-wisdom have all been explored as resources to tap into your inner knowing. Go ahead have fun… at least try this technique to go beyond where you may have never before dreamed possible!)

Write To Discover What Wants To Be Written!

Write at least 3 new action steps you are certain you will take this year for each of the steps I have suggested above: (Awaken the dreamer inside of you. Define your biggest dream. Let your life be about your dream. Start the work to build the dream. Become your dream.)

When you are finished writing, post this journaling where you will be inclined to read everyday1

Ask Joyce a question about journaling!

Send one question about how to journal or ask for a specific assignment to help you to better understand, and explore, into yourself. Joyce will personally send you a reply, free of charge. joyce@journalingforjoy.com  Or, if it seems to be time to have a coach for your personal growth, visit the site pages at Personal Coaching

Order the Journaling For Joy series today. It's easy just click here!

Raising A Dreamer:

If you are reading this, you likely have an interest in my theories. I am passionate about the possibilities of every man, woman, and child living true to their dreams and their fullest potential! Can you imagine a world in which every individual is completely immersed in living his or her dreams? A world in which people are routinely encouraged to follow their inner guidance and discover the unique purpose for their life? A world where individuals are appreciated and honored when they express their creative talents and abilities? A world that encourages and supports every person to grow toward making a unique contribution to society? Such a world nurtures its children and provides a safe and loving environment full of opportunities for them to thrive and grow into all they are meant to be. Peace is a natural outcome of living in such a world.

Each monthly newsletter will have a Q&A section designed to build our understanding in this vital area. This section will be devoted to assisting and empowering every adult in the world to encourage and inspire children, teenagers, and young adults to trust that they can follow their dreams. And by nurturing and supporting their possibilities, they will make their greatest contribution and fulfill their destiny!

The first question I have for you is: Were you raised to be a dreamer?

Do you want to find out more about raising a dreamer? I do! I believe that children are our future, and that some of our most important work on this planet is to provide them with the unconditional love and acceptance, and the opportunities and resources, that enable them to fully develop their skills and realize their potential. I invite you to participate with me in helping this notion gather momentum and lay the groundwork for a movement of millions to leap from the vision into the reality!

So, if you would like to be a part of my research, write to me and I’ll send you a questionnaire so you can contribute your ideas, questions, and input to the new book I am writing, titled Raising a Dreamer. This is my vision, and I hope it is yours too. Just click this link: dreams@joycechapman.com and ask me to send a questionnaire!

And if you’d like a perfect gift to welcome a brand new dreamer into the world, click here and order today! www.happychapsdesigns.com

Notice and Journal

Notice When I Am Living According to My Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams

“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them to the impossible.” Arthur C. Clark

Becoming aware of when you are living according to your wishes, hopes, and dreams gives them shape, definition, and clarity. As you declare your dream and dedicate yourself to it, the other parts of your life gradually begin to fall into place.

Ask yourself:

  What is my biggest dream, now, at this moment?

  Where am I when I am living according to my wishes, hopes, and dreams?

  What conditions seem to bring about my living in accordance with my wishes, hopes, and dreams?

  What am I doing when I am living according to my wishes, hopes, and dreams?

  What are the circumstances when I am living according to my wishes, hopes, and dreams?

  Who am I with when I am living according to my wishes, hopes, and dreams?

  What do these moments have in common?

Feedback Statement:

  What do I notice the above responses saying to me about moments when I live according to my wishes, hopes, and dreams?

  What conclusions can I draw?

  What actions, if any, are suggested?

Remember

Focus on the moment. Let noticing and journaling become a life long habit that will richly sustain and support your personal growth. Notice what brings you inner peace and joy…and then repeat it! Notice What You Notice...And Keep Noticing


IN CLOSING

To live your dream, you must claim it. To claim your dream, you must embrace it. To embrace your dream, you must recognize it. To recognize your dream, you must consciously look and find it. And…there is no greater journey in the world than to set off to discover one's own dream.

In joy, Joyce

Sharing and claiming what you say you want is vital to living your dream in joy! Take time and visit the Dream Circle and Journal Circle pages and add your words.

 

Listen to Joyce's interview on Vickie St. Clair - Conversations Live - December 3, 2007.
You can listen on-line or download the podcast by clicking here!
 

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