What Are You Waiting For?

February 5th, 2010, by Shelley Riutta

Recently I have been taking action on a dream that I first had about 2 years ago.  The dream was to develop an association for Holistic Psychotherapists.  I had the vision of doing this 2 years ago and when I had it I was so inspired by the idea that I talked about it all the time for about 2 months straight!  The vision was so real and exciting for me—and then I stopped.  Looking back on it I’m not sure what specifically got triggered that made me stop–but I stopped. 

 I put the dream on the back burner and I said to myself–someday I will do that–when I have more time—or the when the time is right–or when I figure out how to do it–I will do it etc.  You know—that chatter in your mind that sounds so practical and sensible—but I will tell you right now—it is really b.s.

 That chatter is b.s. because it is really all justifications to stay put and not take the risks that are part of going for what we really want.  There is no way around it–when we go for a big dream–it is going to be scary, uncomfortable –we aren’t going to know the exact steps to take etc.  It is just part of the process.  When left to our own devices we will let the fear take over and just stop—letting our dream get put on the back burner–again.

 What changed for me this year was I made a decision that the time was now–that I was tired of talking about the idea–and continuing to not take action on it—that I couldn’t postpone it any longer.  What I discovered is that it is more of a struggle to stay small and in our comfort zone than it is to step up and play big (how our Spirit really wants us to play:)

 And because of this decision I decided to invest a lot of money in a mentor to hold me accountable to this dream-–so there was no way that I could stop.  It is the same thing that I do for my clients and I know how beautifully it works—so I wanted to make sure I gave that gift to myself.  The gift of loving support as I step into the bigger vision that I have for my life.

  The interesting thing about it–as I move forward with my dream and feel how amazing it feels I say to myself “Why didn’t I do this sooner–this feels so great”.  This is the very same thing I hear from clients as they step into their dreams–it feels so amazing and goes so well–they say “Why did I wait SO long to take action!!”  So here I am saying the very same things myself. 

 So hopefully this helps you step out of just dreaming–and to do what it takes to put your beautiful dreams into action and manifestation.  The key thing that I recommend you do—is get support from someone that will hold you lovingly yet firmly accountable to your dream—and will not let you give up.

P.S. For those of you who have been asking if I will continue Radiant Life Counseling as I develop the Association for Holistic Psychotherapists–the answer is yes!!   I so love what I do that I will continue what I am doing—some of my programs will change but I will continue:)  An example of that is I will no longer do the 3 day Inner Bonding, Breathwork and Joy Workshop–so this year is my last one.