Make room for the possibility…
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“Our desires are what God wants to experience through us”
I heard the above quote today and thought that it pretty well summed up what I have come to understand about living the life of our dreams. When I first started this blog, I talked about the idea that God would not have given me a dream, a desire, if I did not possess inside of me the means to make it come true.
It made no sense to me that an all powerful loving creator, would plant the seeds of passion in our hearts and then deny us the opportunity to see that desire fulfilled. That would just be cruel. I heard it likened to a parent who allowed their child to see ice-cream…. to see others enjoying ice-cream… to let their child walk past the ice-cream shop day after day after day… but to never allow the child to have any. I thought that was a wonderful analogy.
From Wayne Dyer, to Neale Donald Walsch, and recently David Neagle (and lots more in-between)… I have come to firmly believe that God experiences God-self through us. And our dreams and our desires are given to us by Source for a reason… and that reason is for us to realise them. To fully experience them. To fulfil them in every possible way.
And if this theory is correct… it means our dreams and our desires are truly sacred. It means that when we work towards our goals and living the life of our dreams, we are in fact, doing Gods work. We are being all we were meant to be…. all that we were created to be…. in the image and likeness of God… creators of our own reality.
Powerful stuff….
But is it true…. I believe it is. And if you can just make room for the possibility that it is…. just think of what you can create for yourself!!
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Tracie – not a believer – I believe that everything is down to what we are inside and the person/personality we are. I accept what ever people around me want to believe in – we are all happy in our own believes and nobody has the right to deny others believes.
Possibilities they come and goes – sometimes we are open up for them .. sometime they can knock for ages before we let in and sometime we don’t open for them at all. Personal I know that we drive against our goals and dreams without really knowing that we do it. There is a special engine inside us – what ever that can come from.
I completely agree with you that everyone has the right to believe whatever is true for them. One of my favourite sayings is “truth is relative” which usually gets most people upset, but I sincerely believe it is. No one can see the world through anyone’s eyes but their own, and filter life through no-one’s experience but their own…. making truth relative to the person experiencing it. I completely and utterly respect your beliefs.
Tracie – through so many years … as beliefs and religion been blamed for a lot of evil – terrible and it still goes on. Don’t understand why we can’t just except each other for what we are.
Lived in Belfast for 10 years … unbelievable how deep the hate sat – even in the kids and that was all because their parents attitude.
I totally understand what you are saying… but we always have the opportunity to make a new choice in each new moment. We are not slaves to the past nor victims of it… unless we choice to be. You can rise above the hate. We all can. And if you think that 1 person can’t make a difference… take a closer look at history. It always starts with 1… then another…. then another. We CAN change the world, but we have to be willing to try.
Sometimes Tracie, you have to do what you can do, follow your dreams, then let go and let God, so to speak. I’m sure your life will unfold as it is meant to. And even if everyday doesn’t go exactly as planned, relish your family and your life. The good Lord willing, and if the creek don’t rise, there is always tomorrow. I would love nothing more than to have my orples books take off, but if they don’t, I will still try to find happiness in my grand-children’s smiles, the birds singing, or a beautiful spring day. Your photographs bring a lot of joy to us all, so know that you are very much appreciated.
I am learning that “let go and let God” works very well. Since holding up on the reigns, I sold a print and have a booking for the weekend (for a National calendar no less).. but “letting God” to me means going with the flow of my dreams, not giving up on them. I have such a burning passion inside to make this dream a reality and I will never be able to believe that it wasn’t put there for a very definite reason. I will never be able to believe that God wants us to settle for anything less than our hearts truest desire.. God gave us everything we need to make those dreams come true, or we wouldn’t be having them in the first place.
That is why you let go and let God. You never know when you will run into that one person that turns your world around. I would never suggest you give up on yourself or forfeit your dreams. However, allowing things to happen in their own time, and building a portfolio while you wait is hardly giving up. Sometimes we rush to get ahead and only end up expending needless energy trying to push things before their time. I think that is where stress comes into play. You have so much talent, Tracie. Have faith in yourself, and in your dreams. One day you will wake up and be exactly where your want to be. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. I have to reassure myself in such a manner, too, if it is any consolation. You know, if I had my way, I’d be selling thousands of books a month. But sometimes, we have things to learn and people to meet before the light shines down on us. Letting go and having faith in yourself will save your sanity. In the meantime, you can use everyday to learn a little something new, or to reach out to new people. One day your ship will come in. Believe it!
When I first started this blog, only 6 months ago, I used to keep telling myself “you are tying to perform brain surgery when you are still in medical school”… there is still SO much I don’t know about photography. I am still a newbie. But patience was never my strong point. But like I said in a previous post… I have family and commitments to take care of, and when the time is right, I’m gonna change the world…. wanna change it with me
Hi Dear Friend… Love your photo as always
you have a beautiful eye for capturing God’s beauty.. As an artist, never give up on the dream, the dream is who we are… capturing beauty, emotions, life, and sharing our work with anyone and everyone. But it’s how we do it,……. that’s our Godly duty. The time, effort, love, struggle, pain that we experience while creating that art work, or hiking that hill to get that perfect photo…. or even sitting for hours for that bird or bloom to open so we can experience it, create it, through our art….. Keep your focus on the creation and not the outcome….oh I know that’s difficult at times. But for me, when I give up………. when I just let it go and don’t expect anything in return….that’s when something magical happens…. like a picture is sold, or a beautiful admire leaves a message for me.. Keep your eyes, heart, and mind in the present moment…. and all will turn out just fine. Your work is already shinning bright in my world. Californians are sharing you work with others. Be positive in your self friend. I believe in you and your work and your views 100%….. Hugs and Love for you today!!
Have you been channelling me in my sleep?
No, seriously… that sounded exactly like the advice I would give another. And you even wrote it in a style that I use… incredible!!! You are such a treasure. What you wrote is so gorgeous and so perfect, I want to use it as a blog post and pass it off as my own
which reminds me…. are you still blogging.. I never get over to Blogger anymore. WordPress can be kinda all consuming.
ha ha ha…. maybe we have been channeling, you always write what I am feeling too. I still have my blog,
and I think you can click on my name and it’ll take you to it. I do not post any great profound words of wisdom, just my art and a little line or two. I only post about once a week. My Angels blog that I have with my two friends, well…. it’s been only me for the longest time and that one was getting hard to update, so I”ve directed any readers to come to yours and Daises for now. Once I’m on summer vacation from work, I’ll have more time. I do enjoy your words of wisdom so much….:) love ya friend… and you have the OK to use whatever you wish of my words and art 
Thanks so much for the redirect.. that’s very sweet. I know what you mean about time. I have several good friends who blog, and it is easier for me to keep up with the ones who are on WordPress, as it just comes up in my news feed. But I wish I had more time to read everyone’s blog and comment, but then I would never get any photo’s taken
I tried to comment on your blog, but don’t think anything happened
Tracie–I wrote a post yesterday that I”m publishing today that is totally related to this! What a beautiful and confirming synchronicity!. In Light-Julie
Oh, I can’t wait to read it. I have been coming across more and more material that is confirming this for me… and that tells me something in and of itself. Thanks so much Julie xxoo
I have been sharing some of your posts with my sister; she has been enduring a tough time in her life…this post is perfect.
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Oh just the thought of my words helping someone who is struggling just warms my heart… I send your sister lots of loving healing energy and will keep her in my prayers xxoo
Such a very good post and fantastic point you have made! That we are the creators of our own experience is something we all need to remember. Love the photo. Jay
Thanks so much Jay… it was an old photo as I haven’t been able to capture anything new lately.. intend to go out this weekend shooting though
Wonderful concept!
It’s a paradigm shifting idea.. but I also believe that it just might be true.
Lovely photo and inspirational thoughts.
Thank you so much
You’re welcome. Glad you’re having a great week!
Tracie your words effect everyone … some of the people are just slower to digest the wisdom in your words. Large and in charge!!! Tom
That’s so awesome Tom!!!! much appreciated. xxoo
I totally agree!
Thanks
This is a beautiful thought I can accept and appreciate.
Thanks so much for the visit and the comment… very much appreciated
The same is returned to you. I really appreciate you Re-blogging A Single tear.
Heartfelt agreement. I really believe in following my dreams and that dreams do come true. And that’s the secret – as my twin flame Daniel had taught me “Believe it and it is so. This rule supercedes all others.” Blessings from Izzy xx
Wow.. thanks Izzy.. what a wonderfully amazing comment… so very much appreciated. xxoo
Im so glad to see all of this! And happy to se so many like-minded people. Thnx for sharing this post! Its great to wake up to such a nice reminder, it can change the day!
What a lovely comment… thank you so much. And it is wonderful to meet like-minded people… especially when you live a small minded country town (like me)… hard to find people who think like I do
I am much the agnostic, and believe in the possibilities. One may assert God as a positive belief, and I am happy for them. I am much more a student of the science, and natural rhythm of the universe.
Perhaps, God.
This is all terminology to allow the conveyance of thought to the best of our abilities.
The terminology is not of the greatest importance but,, the action of achieving just as you say in your post.
What you are saying, directly to me if I read correctly is, to allow my dreams to happen to, and through a perfect sync with the perfection of the universal rhythm. Again, perhaps, God.
This picture is a favorite as it gives me the beach which I haven’t seen in 15 yrs. Very nice colors. Do you use any kind of filters? Through the camera or, in development? Pardon the pun but, the colors so nice, it looks like a ‘water color.’
Firstly…. thanks for the kind words about the photo. I love filters and use them all the time in the field.. I think you really have to with landscape photography.
And as for God.. I actually still struggle with the word because of all the connotations associated with it. I prefer the term Universe, or spirit, but I really don’t think what you call it.. the “all that is”… nature…. it all means the same thing to me.
What a beautiful way to put it that ” it means our dreams and our desires are truly sacred. It means that when we work towards our goals and living the life of our dreams, we are in fact, doing Gods work. We are being all we were meant to be…. all that we were created to be…. in the image and likeness of God… creators of our own reality.”. how lovely. i have never heard it put that way—that our dreams and desires are sacred. I always heard we are to do His work, but never the other. lovely. and as always—your photography leaves me breathless it is so beautiful.
There is absolutely no reason why what we want for ourselves and what God wants for us is not exactly the same thing. In fact it makes so much more sense that way.. Thanks so much for commenting
you are so right and so wise!!
Thank you xxoo
I experience more of who I am by discovering who God is.and soaking in his presence. The more I know him the more I understand who he created me to be and the desires he placed there. Beautiful evocative photo as usual,, Tracie.
“I experience more of who I am by discovering who God is”… couldn’t have said that better myself. Thanks so much
Your words inspire as much as your photos Tracie. I am happy for you, happy you have found your peace. Congrats on the photo sale and the calendar! Awesome!
Love in JJ
Rhonda
Thanks dear friend… xxoo
thanks for trying to comment… hey so guess what, sold 5 cards today….
see how things work…………… love ya
OMG.. that’s so amazing!!!!!! I am so happy for you. When my Redbubble cards come (which should be today), I am going to send 1 of your cards with mine.. and then I will have to order some more from you
i love getting them in the mail, my last order I receive will be going to my students who are graduating. They’ll be personalized with words of wisdom and inspiration
…. I think a hand written card is so special.
I think you are so special to do that for the students. xxoo
I apologize Tracie for my little absence… we have a bit of trouble in our family, The youngest brother of my husband will divorce from his wife… she thought it was not good enough any more…ah well long story but as them living in the same street…of course it affect us as well although I told my children that in spite of all the sadness over this divorce it is still their problem and not ours! but it kept me pretty busy for the last two weeks. Tried to keep up a bit but didn’t completely manage..know what I mean?
Your post is AWESOME and really it looks like could have written it…have to admit you put thing so beautifully into words, I am not sure I can…. Thanks for sharing dear Tracie!
Oh, I am so sorry I missed the comment (I really try hard not to do that, but sometimes they slip through) and I am also sorry for what your family is going through… it is never an easy time… but I am sure you will all come through the other side stronger for the experience. I wish you all well, and sending much love your way xxoo
No problem…I miss them sometimes myself… thanks for your kind words and I am also convinced we will come out stronger all together! I catched your love
xoxo