I had a dream

I had a  dream

So I had this dream where I was ok again, my paralysis and my passive demeanour where non-existent. I was strong and animated. I could talk with emphasis and charisma. I was with my boy Alex and he is on my mind an awful lot lately as are each of my children. We were surrounded by a throng of people all around but were alone and talking.

Suddenly I heard myself start to speak intently. I was looking at Alex, eye to eye, words began to flow like a dam bursting. The meaning was powerful and  the delivery poetic.  I said,

Each of us has 4 seasons in our life. Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each characterised by specific purposes and outcomes. We are a living seed that is planted into the soil which characterises the environment and circumstances of the life we are planted into. We may be in poor soil, we may never see enough sunshine or get enough rain. We may be in rich soil with perfect conditions. We may be in rocky ground without water. These are not our choice but they are part the life we need to live and overcome.

This life will have phases and each phase will have distinct features and opportunities:  these are like seasons.  Each season has a purpose and a meaning and in your life you need to get all there is to maximise the benefit of the phase and prepare for the next.  The spring is the beginning of your life and the winter the last of your life. To enjoy summer you will need strong roots and broad leaves. In Autumn your fruit will fall away and give back to feed your seed as Winter will diminish you and your strength will draw into your roots.

In spring it’s all about growth, expansion of your abilities, prowess, boundaries and possibilities.  Send your roots deep and your branches wide. You need to maximise your opportunities to give yourself options. Evolution teaches that survival depends on a species ability to adapt, I tell you now your survival is measured on your ability to  maximise your abilities and possibilities and to succeed.

“Make the mistakes while you are young “, is what they say; I say to you push the boundaries.  Don’t be afraid to try, your future depends on learning from failure (and success).

No one can tell you how to live, others will point or bar the way;  but you have to choose. You can choose to go against what others say, you can choose a new way  or acquiesce (give in). Whatever you choose you have to choose, even deciding to do nothing is still in effect, a choice. It is not failure to change your mind. It takes courage to admit you were wrong and strength to make a change. If you choose something which is difficult to do you will need to be strong and make the sacrifices that will be required.

The seasons will continue to influence your life, prepare yourself and realise that you can’t stop the sun from rising or setting;  but you can be prepared to get the most from each phase. Reject company or situations that entice you away from your purpose.  

 Be prepared, be wise, be true to yourself.