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Fellow blogger Liz is going to build her own house…out of mud. (More accurately “cob” which is made up of dirt, water, and straw.) Now Liz is not someone who’s ever done this. Actually, I don’t personally know anyone who’s ever done this – although I know people have. But silly details like that don’t stop Liz from forging ahead with her plans.
In fact, since she first posted her intention to do this, she’s been plenty busy gathering lots more pieces of the puzzle. She’s also finished a bunch of projects for her wonderful non-profit consulting business during that time, but now I’m just making myself feel like a total sloth!
As her blog will tell you, Liz sees no sense in getting caught up in all the reasons NOT to do stuff that calls to you. She just focuses on her vision and moves ahead, one step at a time, laying the groundwork to build her dreams.
I gotta say she’s an inspiration to me – and I would guess to many people. While I would (and often do) get trapped in the labyrinth of my own mind – and in the smirks of all those around me – she just focuses on her dream and keeps going toward it.
The one thing I’ve learned about that kind of thinking is, even if you don’t get to exactly where you first intended to go, you get to some mighty interesting places. Much more interesting places than if you just sat and thought about all the reasons not to do stuff.
Not that I doubt for one minute that Liz will be sitting and smiling in her mud house a few years down the road, lifting a glass of wine to all of us. But in the meantime, she’s a wonderful reminder to me that dreams are just as important as facts and logic. (Although, she plays it smart and works with both.)
But most of all, it’s about going for it. More power to you, grrl! If anyone can do it, you can.
Thanks Ronnie!
When you hear this stuff, you’re spozed to write and let me know! (smiling here)
Missing you, thinking of you and love you. Peace.
~ RS ~
Dear Ronnie
Thanks so much for the amazing write up. I love getting your blogs in my intray. There’s always something to spark me.
So many people feel powerless when the power is right there inside them.
It’s about having some fun exploring your values and dreams – and then – doing the research; building your skills (or buying them in); getting support; and … taking the first step.
Did I think about what people would say when I told them I was building a cob house? Sure. But I’m not particularly fazed by their comments as it’s really is more about them than me – about dreams they may have that they haven’t realised. A reaction to me is usually about a yearning within them.
And it helps to have a really good sense of humour. I’m enjoying waiting to hear the next reason I shouldn’t try and build my own home … I’m starting a collection.
And I’m also getting so much support and goodwill from everyone – even the naysayers (they’ll be the first people helping me source materials and doing the mud dance).
Having the will to really move towards a dream not only adds energy and passion to my life – it acts as a role model (as I fumble and stumble and chuckle my way along) to others – that they can dream and give it a go.
See, reality is just a construct – so – we can all create our own reality. Mine embraces lolling, lethargy, beauty, fun, feeling and so much more.
Try it – a small glimmer of a dream – a small step – a feeling of inner power and passion. It’s naturally addictive in the best possible way.
take good care Ronnie
xx Liz
Hey Ms. SchooZ! Nice to see you looking so fabulous. I did write and let you know. Did you think this was for anyone other than you??? (-;
Thanks for the great comment Liz. More good advice. And this in particular really speaks to those of us who let to many outside voices guide our lives: “But I’m not particularly fazed by their comments as it’s really is more about them than me – about dreams they may have that they haven’t realised. A reaction to me is usually about a yearning within them.”
Right on, sister!
Great post. Great story. I feel inspired…and that’s half the battle won!
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain
Happy to see you, MW! Hope you are well. Great quote! Thanks.
You’re so right. Inspiration and hope really are the key players in our lives. So much we can accomplish if we just remember to greet them warmly and let them ride along with us as partners in our journey.
There’s a mud dance?
=p
i believe everyone in this world has a dream…even those who are too demotivated to even dare saying it out loud. the only problem is whether one has the courage to go for it.
i assure u…msot of the people in this world will not go for their dreams. they r afraid of the uncertainty…what if they cant pay their loans…what if they fail…what if they are jobless…what if this n that.
and then, someone close to them started his/her journey to inch closer in achieving his/her dreams. then this guy (i always call them chicken little) will go to this dreamer and spell the word “DOOM” right in front of them…telling them it’s not going to happen or what not.
they’re just jealous of you. how many can actually let go of everything n pursue their dream? not many.
for me, i’m at the borderline… i know life is too short to stay on the borderline. but beyond this borderline…in front of me…there are numerous roads to take. i m planning my next journey now.
erm..anyway, nice post. hahahha. sorry if i went out of topic for a bit
Your comment was exactly on point. The only way off the borderline is to jump. True…sometimes you get some scratches and scrapes, but it’s so much more interesting on the other side. Especially if you just keep going, keeping the vision of what you want to achieve clear and strong in your head – and heart!
The scariest part of every adventure is the jump. Once you do it, you wonder why you waited so long, and what you were so afraid of in the first place.
Having read Liz’s post, I’m interested in building my own muddy house. Although, I’m obviously far from being ecologically pure — I still want flush toilets. I think they are the Goddess’ greatest gift to femalekind. LOL
I’m with you on those flush toilets! And you’re so right about how different things can seem from the “before” and “after” side – especially certain things we build up in our minds as scarier than they are in reality. Fear can be so paralyzing. And from my own experience, pushing through the fear can be so freeing!