All Bark and No Bite

The great Michael Jordan once said, "some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen." When I came across this quote last night, I had a certain pang in my heart. I thought, that's me. The one that wants it to happen. And I was instantly let down and disappointed with myself. In the life of a 24 year old girl, I have created many dreams and ambitions for myself, knowing that everything in time works itself out, and some of these things I do make happen, but many others remain a distant dream, or just a good conversation starter; they seem to remain things that I only wish would happen. Some of these goals of mine have been to run a half marathon or even a few road races, to spend my free time volunteering and helping people in need, visit certain big cities, to write a book, to write and illustrate a children's book, and to ultimately become an English teacher. My dream and desire to have a blog that depicts different aspects of my own life has come true. I made that happen. It's been my pride and joy at times, as well as my sanity and safe place. While these other dreams may be in the works, it seems as though I am all bark and no bite. I can talk about all these seemingly wonderful ideas I have but to actually cross the threshold and act on them has been nonexistent. I have created sadness within myself as I came to this realization, and I know that I am the only one who handles the turnout of these dreams. I am the only one that can control my own destiny. I am going to use Michael Jordan as my motivation. He is brilliant, hard-working, and full of moxie. I have a fascination with powerful quotes and inspirational messages. I look up to people with the ability to form such strong words and phrases in our language, and I will continue to quote some of my favorite athletes, the bible, and powerful businessmen and women, but it's time that I bite into my own words and take charge in order to make these dreams happen.

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