Please don't be Afraid

Sometimes people are afraid of building something that they deeply want to build. I am thinking about someone that I recently met. This person has a great potential to be really successful at what he does. But something is missing, something is keeping him from just going ahead and doing what he knows that he could do. I wish that I could enter his mind for a minute so I could talk to his subconscience. Many times it's just that a mysterious part of our mind is tricking us and making us believe that we cannot do this or that.

If we really get to understand that tomorrow is just a concept (not more maybe-one-day-I will-do-it) we would be more aware about how real today is. Today is the day when we should start working on making our dreams come true. It all starts by saying: what the heck! I CAN DO THIS, I am going to do it, nobody is going to stop me, specially myself. And then you should take a seat and write down a plan, keep it personal, you don't even have to share it with anybody. Make it your wonderful secret plan.

2011 is almost there, this is a wonderful time for planning concrete actions. I am already doing my list and I feel like I'm in fire. It's just so exciting when you have a plan. I just wanted to share these ideas with you today. I don't have anybody to talk with right now because Bill is in a meeting so I felt that I should communicate this idea to you in case you need a push (just like the person that I mentioned before).

See you later!

Elsita :)

Comments

[Mandy]

I think you wrote that just for me to come across today, so thankyou.

[Elizabeth]

I just loved being pushed by you!!!!

[Jessica]

YES!! I need a push - thank you!!

[Lois Collins]

Yup me too Elsita! I have a few plans that I'm really passionate about but some part of me keeps getting in the way! (You know...my writing/poetry etc!) Sooooo..I'm gonna get going today, thank you! :0) Big hugs, xxx

[Anna]

thank you!

thank you for sharing and thank you for the push!

i seem to have been fighting the biggest enemy the last few months - myself. there are all these ideas in my mind, so exciting, so many thoughts, but when i sit down to create these works it's like i'm paralysed. it's as though i'm scared that i'll disappoint myself, as though if what i create is different to what it's my mind it's as though ive failed. so then a part of me says tomorrow, the day after and in the end nothing happens.
i think you are completly right when you say that the true push needs come from ourself, thank you for reminding me about that.

i also wanted to say thank you for taking the time to share your beautiful work and your thoughts with us!

[Pam V.]

I always know I'm not the only one who feels exactly like this but THANK YOU for saying it out loud . . . well, in print but let's not quibble over insignificant details.
I started working on my list for next year a couple of weeks ago (it's looking pretty exciting), but it's so good to hear that I'm never alone.

[Poke Salad Annie]

i really needed that! many thanks :)

[Veronika]

Definitely needed that!!
Thank you :))
Veronika

ps: Please will you sit in a cafe with me one day and just chat for hours?? I would love that. I don't think I'll ever come to LA again. Or not in the very near future anyways, but I would love that! :) xx

[Unlikely Nomad]

Hi Elsita!
I am so inspired by what you have said!
Thank you for sharing! I am starting art school in 3 weeks, and am a little nervous, more excited and happy, but I feel there are so many exciting things in store for me there! I cannot wait! You are a great inspiration to me! Make it happen, go for it, love it and it will all work out!

[kate]

i needed this,thanks elsita!

[margie oomen]

you are such an amazing motivator
all our love from the very cold north.

[James]

These are just the words I needed to hear -- thank you! Best wishes to you and your family for a happy and healthy New Year!

[Wanett]

Like everyone, I needed to hear these words, too! I am so inspired by you and your way of looking at world and it's challenges! So always share these things with us!

[Nidia Hernandez]

Thank you, Elsita, I soooo needed that as well! Best to you and your family and especially that handsome Diego! Much joy, from Nidia in Miami!

[Natalia]

I really need a push!!! Thanks Elsita.

[Maiz]

It is like you are talking to my BRAIN!

[Frizz]

I DITTO everything everyone has said above. I've got really big dreams that I am very excited about but there is something inside of me that keeps me in fear, a huge lack of confidence, something saying I can't do it or I'm not good enough and never will be. It's really got me stuck and going nowhere, scared to even try.

If I could just get over one more hump I feel I would be set off in this new direction that I desire so much but also fear the most.

It's amazing I stumbled on your post. I hope you are right. I'm going to keep trying!

[Keia]

Wow, thanks for that! I think I needed to hear what your wrote. I landed on you blog via Etsy and have been reading for the past 40 minutes (@ work). So inspiring! Awesome work.

Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season and a prosperous 2011.

p.s. You've been bookmarked.

[nichol]

Elsita! I completely needed motivation for something. How did you do that! It's like you have direct access to my brain! I am so glad I found your blog ages ago---I am so glad you exist and share yourself with us. Thank you!

[Gisela]

Well, it seems you really helped a lot of people to decide themselves to make something different for the next year. I hope to be one of them. Thank you Elsita, for all your most beautiful work and do please keep sharing it with us. I wish you and your family all the best for 2011, you absolutely deserve it! Gisela. Admirer from Portugal

[Nahuatl Vargas]

Thanks Elsita, I think you are right, I like very much to plan, just to get away from everything for little while and plan, it makes me get really excited too.

[Phyllis]

Hi Elsita,

Yes, I am one of those people who want to create and sell my art, along with another idea, and something is holding me back. I think I lack the courage or confidence. I don't know...but I really want to paint. My friends keep telling me I should. I think I'll take your advice and just do it!

[Karin]

Thanks for the push. I will take your words "be more aware about how real today is" and make it a mantra. Happy end of the year to you!

[cindyjerrell]

Bless you! Your positiveness is a healing power.

[Karen]

Thanks for the push! Blessings on you and yours now and throughout the new year! I am a mother of 8, although we don't have a recognizable pattern. I hope my children grow up to be good friends to each other, as well as creative, kind and loving to others, as you are. Good luck to all this New Year!

[Evelyn]

I have been a "crafty" person since I was a little girl. I am in my 40's now and have been reflecting lately about why I have been ignoring the open doors that have presented themselves to me throughout my life. My husband recently responded to this by saying, "okay, Temple Grandin". He is right. I have been frightened to walk through those doors of opportunity in spite of all the positive encouragement/feedback that I have always received. I got to my age in a blink of an eye. Life is short. Life is precious. I hope to make a plan and move foward this year with God's help. Thanks for your post.

[Tammy]

Well said!!! Thank you!!!

[Lauren Elliott]

So well put! I love the idea of making it your "wonderful secret plan"!

[Kris]

That's really thinking out of the box. Takhns!

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[abercrombie milano]

It's one I'll remember. It's so inspiring and gives me a new perspective on challenges in life. I will especially remember this line, "As long as I wake up to a new day every morning, no matter what the circumstances are, I am always sure that everything will be alright." Thank you for being so willing to share.