by Carol Roach
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June 15, 2006

Nurturing Our Dreams

September 13, 2006 04:47 AM EDT
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Right now I nurture the seefileId:3096224743908063;size:inter;dling of my dream when I do not linger on bad feelings and past hurts. I understand life has it series of ups and downs, and each bump in the road is a learning experience and not a barrier for crossing. There are times when my journey will appear all uphill but the benefits of the hard work and determination I produce manifest itself when I reach the lush valley below. How I conduct my life today, the attitudes I demonstrate, and the friendships I keep are all stepping stones for my glorious future ahead of me.

I prepare the path to enlightenment, self actualization, and internal bliss. I am in control of my life and the path it will take. I have the power and I take positive action to bring it about. I do not dwell on what I cannot do. I focus upon what I can and will do. I am the agent of my destiny, the sole creator of my dreams, and the bearer of special gifts to nurture my soul.

The seedling of my dream looks like a successful fifty-year-old woman, satisfied with who she is, feeling good in her skin, and grateful for all the universe has offered her.

The seedling of my dream sounds like laughter, contentment, and an exuberant disposition towards life. It sounds like the turning of many pages as the people of the world read my books and enjoy my work.

The seedling of my dream is the sweet smell of success. It is the success in knowing I have left a legacy for the world to enjoy. I have left my soul eternally encapsulated through my writing.

The seedling of my dream tastes like wild berries, elusive yet attainable, and oh so wonderful. They are gathered, eaten, and appreciated for their sweet fresh taste, their quality, and the pure joy mother earth had released upon a hungry body and hungry soul. The seedling of my dream tastes like attainment, pride, respect, and success.

The seedling of my dream feels wonderful. It feels right. The seedling of my dream feels soft and smooth. The seedling of my dream feels comfortable. I know because I feel it now.
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Comments: 24

Jacqueline B. Sep 13, 2006, 5:51am EDT
Very good. Thank you for sharing.
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 5:55am EDT
thank you Jacqueline, these type of stories are a part of a series I did on creative writing.
Paul B. Sep 13, 2006, 8:13am EDT
Very nice, Carol. You sure covered all the senses.
Shelly W. Sep 13, 2006, 8:17am EDT
Fantastic,write, deep,moving,and right on!Shelly
Krista P. Sep 13, 2006, 8:43am EDT
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jude Cowell Sep 13, 2006, 11:43am EDT
Excellent!
Shaunee C. Sep 13, 2006, 1:24pm EDT
Yeah we all have thoughs up and down days.I get them alot myself.I just think now oh well things well get better and start over again great inspiration Carol :)
gautami tripathy Sep 13, 2006, 2:15pm EDT
You have inspired me....
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 2:33pm EDT
thank you Paul, yes that was one of my intentions with this piece.
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 2:34pm EDT
thank you Shelly, this piece is part of the creative writing series.
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 2:38pm EDT
Kristy, you are very welcome, check out my other pieces, you may also enjoy them.
Martha Jette, Author/Editor Sep 13, 2006, 3:41pm EDT
As Sylvia Browne says, life can sometimes feel like a bad camping trip! lol However, there are many lessons to be learned along the way and it seems you are learning them with grace. Nice article.
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 5:31pm EDT
thank you so much Jude,
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 6:00pm EDT
thanks shaunee, all you can really do is take one day at a time and never lose faith.
Lisa B. Sep 13, 2006, 6:43pm EDT
Another great article, Carol.
jessie voigts Sep 13, 2006, 6:57pm EDT
carol - this part:
The seedling of my dream sounds like laughter, contentment, and an exuberant disposition towards life. It sounds like the turning of many pages as the people of the world read my books and enjoy my work.

is incredible. wow!!! you go girl!
Carol Roach Sep 13, 2006, 8:28pm EDT
gautami, I am happy if I have inspired you, it means I must be a half decent writer.
The Clown !!! Sep 13, 2006, 8:41pm EDT
dreams are the wonderful nostalgia we live through.... This is a life you gave to all of us. Thanks.
Carol Roach Sep 14, 2006, 3:25am EDT
thank you so much Martha I try.
Carol Roach Sep 14, 2006, 4:40am EDT
thanks again Lisa, much appreciated.
Carol Roach Sep 14, 2006, 4:57am EDT
thank you Jessie Sweetie, I am glad you like my words, I still get butterflies in my stomach when people quote me.
Carol Roach Sep 14, 2006, 5:35am EDT
thank you so much the clown, I appreciate you too.
Kathryn E. Sep 14, 2006, 6:06am EDT
Thank you for publishing to Famous Firsts and Not So Famous Firsts.

Great story, Carol. Beautiful and incredible prose.
Carol Roach Sep 14, 2006, 7:05am EDT
thank you Kathryn

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