Notable beginnings

It’s hard really, difficult even. The optimistic view we have over dreams that seem real yet feel distant all due to a prevalence of a society of young beings brought up with no one to nudge them and tell them they have an ability.

 Think about it really, if self-affirmations recited by ourselves have such a positive impact, what more if it came from somebody else, someone you looked up to. Due to societal changes and vast influences surrounding media, particularly women have been victim to validation, men have also experienced this although it’s something not openly spoken about, but it takes form in the way they handle themselves when doing roughly anything concerning change, it’s always followed by connotations of self-doubt, hidden behind power suits and in the case of women, heavy make-up.

The fragments that still has to be restored from educating a young generation that neither circumstance nor financial status has an influence on pursuing a dream seemed relentless but are doable.

Staying informed gives added advantage, giving you the ability to draw from what you know, follow through and get it done.

Like a fresh painted wall, the residue and stingy scent won’t remain a thing of the past if the windows are kept shut. Trust me, if you’re destined for greatness, it will gnaw at the back of your mind till you do something about it.

You’ll try to ignore it yes, but years later you’ll recite the same story to your grand kids about who you wanted to be, although grey and fairly wrinkled now. But full of wisdom kept and never dispersed, do you only realize you should’ve set your mind to it, and did what needed to be done.

Reluctance of any kind should be a thing of the past. Satisfaction offer’s far more reward that will undeniably surpass any gratification.

So whether you’ve been nudged lately or not, take it upon yourself to peel away layers of uncertainty, and open door’s that have trails of any possibility worth giving a shot.

Maybe one day when you’re really old and grey you’ll have the courtesy of telling your grand kids a different story. And when they look at you with eyes that carry willingness but hesitation, you won’t look away with regret, you’ll pull them up on your lap and recite what the great Maya Angelou said to them “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”.

If you’ve found your purpose, don’t sleep on it. Refuse nonchalance, break the barriers of waiting to be told you’re great at something you already know you’re good at.   

MissMinnie.