Recently I spent some time reflecting on my life and started thinking about if I could only do one last thing in this lifetime what would it be? This may sound crazy, but I would sing! I would walk outside and sing so loud, hoping the birds would join in. I would sing about the sun that shines in my heart every day. I would sing about love, how God loves me and how much I love Him. I would sing about the love I have for my family, especially my mom. I would sing about how crazy, loving and special my friends are to me. I would sing joyfully about all the lessons learned every trial and tribulation. I would sing to let the universe know how much I appreciate being a part of it. I would sing because I am free!
What would you do?

TODAY IS A NEW DAY,  A DAY FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES,  A DAY FOR POSSIBILITIES.
IF YOU WANT TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE WITH A SENSE OF FULFILLMENT. COME UP HIGHER!

THREE ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO COME UP HIGHER!

1.    STIR UP YOUR DREAMS.  I READ THAT THE WEALTHIEST PLACE IN THE WORLD IS THE  GRAVEYARD BECAUSE PEOPLE WERE BURIED WITH DREAMS AND DESIRES THAT NEVER CAME FORTH.
So many people are walking around today with their dreams and desires buried so deep within, yet they are living an unfulfilled life because they are not taping into what they truly want. 
The good news is that if this applies to you, It is not too late to stir up your dreams!  As long as you are on this side of the ground you can pursue your dreams.  If you want to be a writer, travel the world, teach, paint, start your own business or whatever you want, it’s not too late. 
Don’t let the study that suggests, most humans only function at about 10% capacity apply to you. If you have dreams that you are not pursuing, STIR THEM UP! 

 2.   REMOVE LIMITING BELIEFS – DON'T ALLOW LIMITING BELIEFS TO PREVENT YOU FROM MOVING FORWARD. IF YOUR DREAMS ARE  BEYOND YOUR BELIEFS, YOU WILL NOT ACHIEVE WHAT YOU DESIRE. 
We are NOT born with limitations, the only limitations we have are the ones we place on ourselves. 
Expand your thinking and capacity. Visualize yourself achieving your dreams and know that your thoughts and beliefs can prevent you from living the life you want.

 3.    NAME IT: WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN LIFE?
 Write down your dreams and meditate on them daily. Allow your dreams to become part of your inner being.
Establish goals to achieve what you desire. Begin with small actionable steps and celebrate your accomplishments, this will keep you encouraged and inspired.
Know that working to achieve your dreams is a process, it takes time. Don't get discouraged!
 

THE CRAB MENTALITY sometimes referred to as crabs in a bucket or barrel, is a way of thinking and is best described as "IF I CAN'T........ THEN NEITHER CAN YOU" This metaphor refers to crabs that are trapped in a bucket and their focus is on saving oneself rather than working together to save or support the entire group. 

This same analogy can be applied to human behavior, as members of a group will attempt to prevent any member from moving forward from the other members. As a result, none of the members of the group are able to excel or achieve success. This behavior can be attributed to envy, spite or selfishness. 

The end result, as an individual, you become STUCK and SURROUNDED by people with the attitude of, "IF I CAN'T ...... THEN NEITHER CAN YOU". As a result, you will not be able to move forward but live a life of status quo, rather than pursuing what you want to achieve. If you are a victim of the CRAB MENTALITY, here are 3 things you can do to move forward.

1.  You must BELIEVE that you can  move forward and accomplish whatever you want. If you don't believe it you will not be able to move forward. 

2. SURROUND yourself with positive, and supportive people. This is especially important if you have doubts. Surround yourself with people that believe in you until you are centered and have the confidence to believe in yourself.

3. You must do the WORK. Have a plan, things just don't happen by chance. Seek out the tools, resources, and support you need to help you move forward.  

 Know this, when the student is ready the teacher will appear! Do not allow other people to hold you back. Go forward and live the life you want!

BE THE MOST POWERFUL YOU + LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT!