Once upon a time you had a dream. You envisioned discovering the pot of gold at the end of the proverbial rainbow or at least attaining the lifestyle we've always wanted. If you hadn't caught this vision and believed that the illusive butterfly could indeed be captured, you probably would have canned your dream before you even began. But you grabbed hold and decided to "give it your best". You either carefully strategied and planned for sometime to be sure you went about things the right way or you simply plunged forward with the mindset and determination to never to turn back and to make it happen. Your greatest asset at that time was your belief in yourself and your dream. 

Now things have changed. Reality has come home to roost and the golden egg seems farther away than ever. The world isn't what it was when you started your business and now the economic downturn rains thunderous grief upon your dreams with relentless torents. You dodge the storm anyway you can but can't help but wonder... what happened to my dream?

Have you ever noticed how clouds can make the prettiest scenery seem cold and uninviting? Nothing on the ground has really changed. The only change was the light. The sun becomes blocked by the cloud cover and the contrast between illumination and shadows faded to a dull gray. On days like this, we're encouraged to hunker down in the warmth of our friendly houses, where family and a blazing fireplace offer shelter and laughter to mask the cold of the weather outside. Regardless of what happens on the outside, there is peace and safety within. If you think about it, we can also apply this to regain luster for our faded dreams. 

Where can we find a shelter for our dreams? The greatest power we possess for destroying the economic storms and injecting our dreams with new life, is within our minds.  We must refresh our minds about "why" and "how" we came to this place in life. The  meaning and purpose of our once invincible dreams must be revisited often, and particularly on a day like today. Just because the news shouts negative venom of doom and gloom doesn't mean our dreams have changed. We can't allow our minds to consider defeat on account of a little rain. Here are a few weapons you can enlist to inject new life into your dreams and fight back the threat of doubt and defeat.

1. Remember the first day you launched your new business, the excitement you felt, the plans you laid, the enthusiasm you demonstrated to friends and family as you shared your dream with them.
2. Most new business owners unearth nay-sayers who offer a world of reasons why "you shouldn't" or "you can't" do what you hoped to do with your new business. What were your answers to them or the logic you used to dismiss their negative comments? Write them down and reconsider them in light of the present.
3. Who is your biggest fan when it comes to believing in you? Talk to this person or persona and ask for their most positive input regarding new ways to improve your business, regardless of anything except the ultimate goal of your dream. Look for new people to excite with your ideas and project success is everything you do regarding your business.
4. Consider where you want to be in 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, and write down the steps to achieve those goals. Modify them if they need it and let action drive you forward in a positive direction. Soon your vista will change and the luster will return to your dreams.
5. Decide today to "BE" what you want to be in your business. Let the law of attraction draw that existance into your reality as you pursue your intended goals.

Dismiss the negative and embrace the positive because your dream hasn't changed. Only the light you once threw on your plans faded behind the clouds of your current perception. The dream is real and tangible if you let it live within you. Strike a pose to succeed move forward. Your prize is waiting for you to claim!

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