"People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success."

- Norman Vincent Peale

Raising my little adopted son with Down syndrome, I know BELIEF is essential to success. For if I don't believe in my son, he will not believe in himself. When he believes in himself, the world is his oyster and it opens up to him. Having Down syndrome he is very stubborn, but it's his strong will that will help him fight to succeed into his future. Step number one surely is about positive thinking and believing in our abilities to surpass our greatest expectations. It's not about what OTHERS think, it's about what we believe. What we think of ourselves.

Often we blame others for our lack of success in relationships, finances and such. However there are many people out there who need to regain control of their lives and happiness. Believe in your abilities and take a baby step to bring about positive change in your life. Recently I decided to take a ride down the river in a two man boat. Now all summer long I had been wanting to do this but I didn't want to go alone. Every time I asked someone to go, the answer was always, "No, not today." Here I found myself frustrated as summer neared it's end. I decided to trust that I COULD do it alone. I could put my faith in God and step outside the box and DO something I wanted to do and believe I could get past any obstacles. I knew where the journey would begin and I knew where it would end, but I had no clue what could be between those two spots. I had never done this before so it was as exciting as it was scary to me. It became my first journey with just me and God, but I promised myself that it would be one of many. I no longer counted on anyone else for my happiness. I knew I needed to be happy and achieve my goals. Maybe you can relate to knowing where you are today and knowing where you want to end up, but you are afraid of what is in between. Those two destinations could be a relationship that isn't working to a relationship that is, a financial mess to a financial success, etc.. The key is taking a step towards the goal you have and believing that you can get to your destination just by walking in faith.

Now tomorrow I will be trying atving for the first time. I'm venturing out into God's country, and I will be enjoying the beauty and serenity of the forest with my next to youngest son.I'm very excited to be teaching my son... Life is NOT a destination, it IS a journey. I feel it's up to us to live out our lives and dare to manifest changes just be watching our thinking. If I had continued to wait on others to take the journey with me, I would have been stopping my own spiritual growth.

Wishing you courage and faith to make your dreams a reality! Wishing you the very best on your journey.......

God bless!!

Dare to start the journey by ones self and He WILL lead the way!!!

mteagle.... so very true!

I have taken so many journeys alone I am not sure I can have any other companion other than The Man Upstairs

AWESOME post !!!!



ts for sharing your experince & wisdom,..

may

Robert just keep the faith!

Thank you May!

What a powerful display of ones Soul and willingness to move forward in life letting no- one obstacle stand in the way,, I am shouting from the highest mountain my lovely whoooaaaaaa
for you,, Breathe in the air around you and listen
to the wind speak,, Life is grand you are beautiful and so blessed,,

Love you

LaMom... you're the best. Thanks for always being there. Love ya right back!