Elle Tries…Dreaming Bigger

I’ve heard a phrase a few times over the past several months, and since I tend to think that what some may call coincidence is actually synchronicity (should I do a post about that?), I’m paying attention now! The phrase is:

“What would you do if you knew you could not fail?”

I’m not sure where to attribute this quote; the three times I heard it were all shared by different people. But I gotta give the originator credit - this is a fantastic exercise. Especially for a practical, cautious person. 

The past couple of years, I’ve jokingly lamented that I’ve never done anything truly wild. Every decision and goal is sensible, and charted out in as much clarity as possible. It’s all just very reasonable and measured. 

I’ve marveled at some of my friends’ penchant for, frankly, the opposite. I have a few friends who aimed recklessly for the stars, defying all likelihood, and their unshakeable belief in their dream and themselves fueled their ascent to what I assumed may be out of reach (not because they don’t rock, because I’m annoyingly practical and consider the general odds of certain dreams). 

I’m a born try-hard, and I believe in the value of dedication and hard work. But what if I kept being a try-hard, and started dreaming bigger like my friends? What would I do if I released myself from the shackles of practicality, or the ego telling me I shouldn’t fess up to having any big dreams because it’d be embarrassing to fail to realize them?

Maybe I’d look for a job that’s less turbulent. Maybe I’d write a book. Perhaps I’d be more joyful in anticipation, and less scared, of motherhood (eek, I’m thinking about this more often lately!). 

I’m committed to pushing outside of my comfort zone, and letting myself dream is a very fun first step 🙂 When I’m dreaming, the world starts feeling less rigid and judgmental, and more lush with desire and delight. It reminds me of that Albert Einstein quote, “The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or a hostile universe."

What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail? Can we make a pact together to believe that the universe is friendly, on our side, and desires for us to bring forth our dreams?

Xoxo,

Elle