Ever think of the future? Ever think of what you wish to do in your life before your time is up? Well for those of you who ponder what you want out of life, or for those of you who just need that little extra push then I really suggest you read the book "No Opportunity Wasted" written by Phil Keoghan who we all know as the host of the TV show the "Amazing Race."
This book is much more then creating a list, living life and doing what you have always wanted to do. It is about making time to make your dreams come true. It is not a self help book although I am sure it falls into that category. This is a book that after you read it will make you believe that anything is possible. (Well I hope so)
So in the spirit of this book I have created my own list of stuff I wish to accomplish in my lifetime. Now this is a starter list, your list can always change as you have new ideas, are inspired by people around you or have a new found hobby or activity.
Each chapter is a theme as I will outline below, next to the theme is my dream or my wish for what I wish to accomplish in my life. Please feel free to leave your list in the comment box as I would love to see what other people wish to make out of their lives.
Thank You,
Face your Fear: So I would have to say falling out of an airplane at 10,000 feet is pretty dam nerve racking, I also plan on bungee jumping (hands touching the water), I wish to white water raft a class 5 section of river and most of all Climb to the Top of Mt. Everest where countless people lose their lives trying every year!
Get Lost: I would say planting yourself in the middle of a city 2500 miles away from family and friends is what getting lost is all about. But I goal is join the peace corps and get lost in a foreign country helping people who need the help the most. I want to make a difference in this world and if that means getting lost on some far away remote piece of land, well then that is where you will find me.
Test your Limits: The only thing that limits us is our mind, our body and our soul. If we can conquer that then there is nothing to limit us. So what is really pushing the limit? for me it would to see how far the human body can go. There is a race called the badwater ultra marathon, what can test the human spirit more then a race of 135 miles in length that ranges from -238 feet in the Mojave desert all the way up to 8,000 feet on Mt. Whitney and to top it off it is run in July, the middle of summer. Imagine running where it is so hot that your shoes melt into the pavement yet it could be snowing at the finish line. That to me is testing your limits and pushing your body to the max. Also would love to do the iditarod sled dog race!!
Take a Leap of Faith: Asking someone to take a leap of faith I am sure is harder now to do then ever before. And I am about to do something that is a huge leap of faith. The journey I am about to embark on is something that will test not only my faith, my patience but my spirit as well. To leave this industry and this job is crazy to most, and I would agree it is. The course of events over the past few months has led me take a closer look at my life, faith has played a part in all of this and I feel now is the time for a change. I want nothing more then to leave my mark on this planet and help people along the way. I have a tremendous amount of compassion that has gotten me into trouble but I know deep down this is what I was put here to do. I found my true calling and and am eager to get started on this new chapter and take this giant leap of faith into the unknown.
Rediscover your childhood: This one I feel to be the hardest one of them all because what do we do from our childhood we can do now. There are lots of things we did when we were kids but what do we put down here? This one is still a work in progress so stop back for this one
Shed your Inhibitions/Express Yourself: So what do you do here? How can one dream of expressing themselves? I have had a few days to think of this and although I suppose it is not really a dream, I guess my goal would be to come out of my shell. I have been told I am to shy and I would agre, it takes a while for me to warm up to people, but once I do you will have a friend forever. Maybe take a dance class or just get out more and have fun. I guess the whole point of this is to enjoy life and what better way to do then getting out and meeting new people and exploring new places instead of being trapped in your shell.
Break New Ground: I guess breaking new ground can be any number of things, a new chapter in life, starting over in a new environment. But for me personally I would like build and run a camp for underprivileged and at risk youth. I would like this to maybe a outdoor charter school and in the summer months be a camp. Somewhere in the foothills next to a river.or near a beach. Something where kids can come and be who they are, enjoy themselves without all the negativity that goes all around us each day. A safe place for kids who need it most.
Aim for the Heart: This one is probably the most important to me because what I want to do is help kids. I have known this for sometime but like I had mentioned before it has only recently come to the surface. I hope to get my masters degree in education counseling and follow that with a PHD in social welfare or human services. I hope to join the peace corps and really make a difference on this planet. I hope to work with at risk youth and really make a difference in their lives. That is where my heart lies and that is what I am going to do. So as a final dream I guess you can say I wish to leave my mark on this planet and know that what I did was for the greater benefit of our youth. If I can change one life then the dream is complete. I also want to work in non-profits and work with people who suffer from scoliosis and kyphosis which is something I suffer from. Maybe open part of my camp to people with this disability as well.
So now you have read most of what I want, I encourage everyone who reads this over and to make out their own list and leave it in the comment field, you are never to old or to young to start living your dreams. And never ever let anyone tell you no or it is not good enough, only you can decide how your dreams play out.
