"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." ~ Goethe

This quote captivated me in my early twenties, and I kept in close for many years. When I stumbled across it again this morning, I realized I felt as exhilarated today as the first time I read it all those years ago. Those words: Boldness, Genius, Power, Magic. They still make me feel ALIVE with possibility!

Today, though, the quote crystallized what I now know and understand as a life coach.

When we choose to take steps toward what we truly want and dream of, we are being courageous, because we are choosing to ignore all the voices in our heads and out in the world saying No, it can’t be done. No, it’s too risky. No, you don’t deserve to have it. Every time we take a step forward, it’s an act of defiance…We’re essentially looking those naysayers in the eye, and saying calmly: “Thank you…And I’m going to do it anyway.” That is BOLD and POWERFUL!

Furthermore, when we commit to, and actively go after what our heart really wants, we are giving outward expression to our true nature, our ‘authentic’ or essential self. This is the part of ourselves that’s naturally loving, wise, creative, resourceful and resilient. It’s completely unique - comprised of our secret sauce of natural talents, personality, background and experiences shaping who we are. This is the place of our genius and our power.

And finally, when we are pursuing this dream of ours with our whole hearts, we feel energized, excited, and purposeful. We are at our very best. And that, my friends, THAT is where the magic happens. When we are showing up at our best, we naturally share our talents, joy, generosity, kindness with those around us. We TRANSFORM the lives of others and the world we live in.

When we choose to live in a way that lights us up, we light up the lives of others as well.

So…go begin what your heart is calling you to do.

And then have fun watching the magic you create.

{Poof!}