"All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But, the dreamer of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible." 

~T.E. Lawrence

I don't think I could ever tire of this view, of any ocean view. My heart is so connected to the sun, surf and ocean breeze, it's life giving, energizing and fills my very soul.

For years I have talked and dreamed and hoped to live in a tropical location. So much so, that anyone who knows me will confirm this to be true.

About a year ago, I went for coffee with a friend, and again, talked about my hearts desire to travel and explore. When I got home and told Sam about my coffee date, and what we talked about, his response was a cynical " Heard this before, nothing new, I don't believe you. You talk about it, then put it down and nothing happens.".

Moment of deafening silent personal reflection.....

Me: " You are absolutely right. I get scared and let it go...this time I won't. I promise, I will not put it down. I want this."

I was scared.
That it might happen.
That it might not happen. That Sam wouldn't be on side with it.
That I couldn't "make " it happen. That I would end up ruining our marriage. That the money wouldn't be there
That I was making a big mistake. That it was foolish...
oh, the list goes on.


But in spite of all the fears and what if's, I continued to talk, dream, scheme and put my mind and heart into believing it was possible. And, also important, believing Sam would come on board and be excited about it too.

I put to  work some fabulous energy tools. ( fyi, they do work and I'm writing a book on my experience with them, stay tuned!) Prayer, meditation, visualizing in my mind and heart, creating physical visuals like dream boards and having our tv in our bedroom playing tropical beaches with waves and soft music, pretty much all day. We talked about it, dreamed together and with others. Took a step of faith by selling things from our apartment. I made lists of what we needed to do, to bring, to learn. We researched and then researched some more.

That may all sound like work , but it all started and poured out from the very core of my being, moving me forward, and drawing what my heart wanted to me.

And, like I said, it works! And it didn't take as much effort as what "they" say: Blood, sweat and tears. No, it was fun, light, joyful and full of anticipation. We dreamed our dream into reality.

So here I sit, Feb 4th, 2016, less than a year after declaring I wouldn't put it down this time, on the bed of our apartment, with palm  trees rustling outside the window. The ocean only a 15 min walk away. Tanned and a little burned from yesterdays soak on the beach and wave jumping fun. Reflecting on what a year can hold when you truly believe your dreams are possible.

What happens next? We take in our time here to it' fullest. I write and share my experiences. WE keep full on dreaming.
We Believe.

Believing is the Beginning of Dreams Coming True. 

This quote is from a poster I had on my bedroom wall when I was a teen. I never knew how true and impacting these words were and are.

Dream a Dream Dreamer. Believe it is possible. Then start entertaining it as real and happening, then before you know it, you will be living it for real and reflecting on what a beautiful, mystical journey you took that brought you to that very moment in time. <3