Staying Focused on What Matters Most

It is easy to let the outer workings of daily life sidetrack you on the way to your dreams.
But stay focussed. Remind yourself often of what matters most to you, and relentlessly pursue it. 
What pursuits have you let go of because life simply got in the way?
How can you reengage with these passions and interests?*

by Skip Cohen

I never know what I'm going to write about until I sit down at the computer. And, on Sundays, I always run amuck from business and marketing. It's simply my day to hit on whatever's on my mind - that's the fun of Sunday Morning Reflections.

This morning, I sat down, and my mind was blank with absolutely nothing relevant to share. So I went for a little help by seeing what author Cyndie Spiegel had to share for today. November 24's thought for the day is above, and it's perfect, especially for this time of year.

We all get sidetracked from time to time and suddenly find ourselves totally off-course from our dreams. This has been a year of distractions for so many people - from battles with floods, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and early winter blizzards; Mother Nature alone has changed so many lives. Then, throw in wars around the world, health challenges, food recalls, and politics, and you've got the perfect storm challenging our dreams.

Staying focused on a dream is an acquired skill. We're all work in progress. It takes dedication and learning to listen to your heart. You need to block out all the noise that bombards you daily. It's not easy to stop thinking, "Okay, I'll get back in focus, mañana!" So often, life gets in the way, which in itself isn't the issue - it's missing the restart that moves a dream to the back-burner. Then you wake up one day, and like a carton of milk, you think you're past the expiration date.

And here's my point this Sunday morning—it's time to dust off those dreams that got sidetracked. From the smallest visions to life-changing actions, they're not gone, just buried underneath the baggage of life. It's not easy to reengage a journey to a dream, but it's tougher to let it go because it's part of your heart. So, take the time to inventory your aspirations and those dreams that are most special. They don't disappear as long as you bring them back in focus.

Wishing everybody a day ahead that allows you to focus on what's most important in your life. Don't be afraid to ask for help from the people you love the most - they understand you the best and are there for that jumpstart when you need to get back on track. Go for those eleven-second hugs I always write about - they really are therapeutic and often the first step in reminding us what and who's most important.

​Happy Sunday...or Monday on the other side of the world.

*A Year of Positive Thinking by Cyndie Spiegel
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