Starting out

[Stephen S.]

You are, right now, standing in opportunity. It is literally all around you. If it was water you would be swimming or drowning in it. In This time, in This place, at This age, at This weight, with These resources, you are surrounded by opportunity. There are doors and windows flying open all around you. Do not let go by ignored. And do not become paralyzed in waiting for opportunity. It is here - right now.

The larger arc of your life is one of constant renewal and opportunity. But this moment, right now, is utterly unique, and the talents you have right now and the types of opportunities which surround you in this moment are here for this moment only. And so, you must take a deep breath and step through a door, take some action, allow yourself to Act on those dreams.

If you do not fully believe in yourself - no worries. What you must do is to simply Act as if you do. Act as if you are completely confident. Pretend to be the person you aspire to be and the universe will respond. We are all Collaborators in Creation - we are literally creating the world on a minute to minute basis. As you Act; you will begin to actually Be this person you aspire to be. And the response will contain within it both the seeds for your growth and the seeds for your success. You will be praised for some things and given advice on others. All of this is the fruit of action.

Do not let this moment turn into a moment of regret. Do not let this moment be one that you look back on with longing; wondering how you could have missed the signs, how you could have doubted yourself and been so afraid. Instead let this moment be The Time that you look back on with pride; proud of the courage you had to step out and act, even though you were uncertain in many ways, even though you had to take a deep, deep breath to overcome your fear. Don't believe for a second that opportunites aren't all around you. Right now.