When Martin Luther King Jr. boldly projected these four words at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, he was not only permitting himself to have a dream, he was also inviting, empowering, and daring others to do the same. His vision was for an entire country, yet it also included a personal dream for his own children: that they “will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”. Read more
(#6 of 7) from the series: Does Positive Thinking Really Work?
Tiger Woods once commented that each time he plays golf, he has the same intention: Picture it in. Hit it to the picture. Athletes and entertainers have sports psychologists and performance coaches to help them master the art of visualization. There must be a reason. Read more
When my husband and I were preparing to get married three years ago, our minister asked us to write down how we pictured our lives 40 years from now. We chuckled at the assignment which we presumed was usually given to younger couples in their 20’s. (We were 37 and 47 at the time.) Jess’ initial response was, “Well, in 40 years, I just hope I can hear what she’s saying!” We did actually complete the exercise independently, and it was very meaningful to compare notes with each other afterward. Read more
It is human nature to dream and wonder. It is the human spirit at its best when we actually dare to claim that dream. Read more