When your life begins to feel a little too predictable, mundane, or even boring, you may find yourself yearning to make some changes. Maybe you dream about moving to a different part of the world or going back to school to continue your education. You might feel drawn to pursue a higher calling or transform your body with some healthy new lifestyle habits.
However, even as a deeper part of you yearns for change, another part of you might also continue to cling to the ordinary because it’s all you have ever known. You might keep hesitating to take that leap of faith because it feels too big or too risky. You might worry about the possibility of failure, and the disappointment that would inevitably follow. You might wonder if your family and friends would think you are crazy for even attempting such a feat.
Uncertainties like these can keep you hanging in a state of limbo for years, feeling dissatisfied and knowing that you want more, but also being held back by fear. Continuing to ignore your feelings of dissatisfaction will only cause them to grow stronger and more insistent over time. In fact, they can become so uncomfortable that you might find yourself trying to numb them with unhealthy habits or keeping yourself busy or distracted so you don’t have to think about facing your fears.
The good news is that you can acclimate yourself to the idea of living that adventurous life by using the power of your imagination. Rather than forcing yourself to take action before you feel ready, start by fine-tuning your vision of that life you crave.
Imagine right now that you could wave a magic wand over any area of your life and create whatever you wanted. If there were no limits whatsoever, what would you create? Think about your residence, your work, your relationships, your own body. Which of these areas could use a refresh, and what might that look like? Spend time each day asking yourself questions, such as: “What would make me most happy? What do I really want? Why do I want it? How would it feel to have it?”
Allow your mind to roam and consider the many possibilities that exist for you. Give yourself permission to daydream and bask in the feelings of joy that your vision inspires. Imagine it in full detail, engaging all of your senses. The more you do this, your vision will continue to become clearer and clearer, and your excitement and confidence will begin to grow. You will reclaim the knowing that you deserve to be happy in your life, just like everyone else, and you will develop a stronger belief that your dream is actually possible for you.
Eventually, you will generate a powerful positive momentum, and your enthusiasm will become irresistible and overshadow any fears that were holding you back. From this higher perspective, you will see that some amount of risk is absolutely worthwhile if it sets you upon a pathway that can lead you to everything you have ever desired.
