Having More

By Marcia Wieder
America's Dream Coach

What does it mean to you to have more? Exactly what do you want more of? Do you even know? This question requires you to schedule a short date with yourself, for the purpose of exploring what really matters to you and what you are willing to do about it. The Irish political activist Bernadette Davis reminds us, "To gain that which is worth having, it may be necessary to lose everything else." I know this takes unbounded courage and strength. Just remember, life is short. Live it your way.

If you could create your life the way you want it, actually live by your standards, exactly what would you want more of? How about starting with some of the essential basics? Would you like more time, more joy, more ease? How about some added extras: more money, romance, travel, friends, fun?

For some, having more is about material stuff. Not only is there nothing wrong with wanting a new car or home, or taking a vacation, but in this process, you are empowered by deciding what you want. Perhaps you have plenty of material wealth, maybe even more stuff than you need or want. Your "having more" list may actually turn into your "having less" list, as you purge and clear out the clutter.

Too much of anything can be burdensome. Excess weight, whether it be in the form of pounds, people or worrisome thoughts, can be a drain. Are you aware of where you are being weighed down or overwhelmed? Can you feel where you are being pushed and pulled? Where has "more" become too much? Tap into your heart's desires and discover what has real meaning to you.

I once shared a cab home from the airport with an attorney. In his late 50's, he appeared to be successful, but he looked awfully tired. The cab driver asked me what I do for a living. When I told him I teach how to make dreams come true, he felt compelled to share a little of his life with us.

"Twenty years ago I was fast tracking up the corporate ladder, when I decided to quit my job and drive a cab. Why? Because life's too short to have stress and structure. The thought of continually doing more of the same made me nuts. In the last twenty years I've acted in a few feature films, wrote two screenplays and travelled to every continent in the world. I work when I want to, for as long as I want to. I feel totally free and love my life."

I looked over at the attorney and asked what he was thinking. He said, "I've spent a lifetime working my tail off. I have a wonderful family who I hardly see, and great toys that I have no time to play with. I think I need to take a little break and revisit my priorities. But I'm nervous that if I don't keep this pace up, my family will suffer. It's just that if I keep going like this, I know I will have far greater regrets."

Beware of old programming that might immediately surface to squelch your creative process. Are you already starting to feel selfish or guilty? Does even the possibility of a life filled with more of what you want; bring up doubts, fears and concerns? I deal with those sabotaging thoughts and behaviors in detail in my books. I help you become acutely aware of them and remove them. They will no longer stop you.

Here's one thing I know for sure. If you create a dream or a goal that you are more committed to than your reality, which includes your worries and doubts, and if you do something to move your dream forward every day or even weekly, you will transform your life.

As America's Dream Coach, Marcia Wieder travels the world as an ambassador for making dreams real. In addition to being a charismatic speaker, she's the renowned author of three books dedicated to achieving your dreams: "Making Your Dreams Come True," "Life Is But a Dream," and "Doing Less and Having More."  Find out more at www.dreamcoach.com.

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