Giving Birth to a Dream

Sitting here thinking about what I want to do with the rest of my life and coming to the realization that I have a lot of fears to overcome.

Have you ever thought about the fears that keep you from reaching your goals?  We give excuses:  I am too busy today to start today. At my age it will take me forever.  Tomorrow is a good day to begin.  The list could go on and on.  We make up reasons to postpone our adventure.

For years I have thought about writing a book.  The thoughts are in my head all the time, yet I can't seem to pull it together.  It is as if I am another person when I think about beginning the adventure.  That is the way I see this book as, an adventure.  Every great adventure begins with one step.  My first step was telling you about my idea.

A book is like giving birth.  First there is the conception.  The idea is planted in the heart and mind.  The next step is to let it grow.  My book has been growing in my mind for a very long time.  I write it in the car; while watching television; while lying in bed.  My mind doesn't stop.   Unfortunately for me, it is still in that grey womb called the brain.  It grows and grows, but I just can't seem to give birth to it.

Who would want to read it?  I ask myself. 

Maybe all the information nestled in my brain will eventually reach its due date, and I can give birth to the stories growing there. 

In the meantime, this blog has helped me immensely. It is a wonderful feeling to share the stories buried in my heart with you.

Thank you, Lord, for friends you can confide in with the longings of your heart.

A little Georgia Wisdom:  Today is the day to begin your new adventure.