A Poets View

The greater danger for most of us
is not that our aim is too high
and we miss it,
but that it is too low and we reach it.

Michelangelo (1475 - 1564)

We have all succumbed to the negative thoughts that we cannot do something or we settle for less and reach our goals.  We are all creative beings and as such can reach for the stars and create what we want.  If hope in our dreams is lost, we have nothing.  We have given in to the negative racing thoughts and become dormant.

Whether or not you believe in miracles as divine intervention or you just believe in things happening for a reason, the fact is if we have hope and believe that we can achieve our dreams, it will happen.

A good example is Barack Obama.  When you listen to him speak with his “Yes We Can” mantra you can see that he truly believes in what he is saying.  He has that hope and knows that we can achieve our goals as a nation.  It’s that belief in yourself that will take you to a higher ground.

Basically what Michelangelo is saying is never settle for less and reach for the stars.

Here are a few suggestions

1. Refuse to listen to pessimists.  They will do nothing but point out our limitations and if you believe in those limitations that is what you will create - limits.

2. Always think big.  As an inherent creative being we can create what we want.  We can reach high and grab what we want.

3. Keep hope alive.  If you dream it - it will come. 

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