Rekindle Your Inspiration!

Are you inspired? Does your life currently hold within it surpassing brilliance or excellence? A few weeks ago, I dared you to dream. Let me ask you now. Are those dreams becoming a reality?

All accomplishments begin with an idea, a seed, or a dream. It is impossible to emphasize strongly enough the power of a creative and uninhibited imagination. Every achievement has emerged as the end result of a dream, a vision, or what may even have seemed to be a far-fetched idea. When is the last time you exercised your inspiration?

It is so easy to get caught up in the function of business and life that often times we forget to stop and think about what we are really working for or toward. Our daily routine becomes just that … a routine. We get used to going through the motions, and our dreams and inspirations start to take a back seat to the job, the career, and the family—and then slowly slip away into oblivion.

Have you ever created a Dream Inventory©. A Dream Inventory is a continuous, life-long list of ideas and dreams no matter how extravagant or insignificant. It is a list that contains everything you ever wanted to do, to have, to be, and to become. It is an exercise that allows you to take off the blinders of probability and possibility and throws out the filters of whether you need it, deserve it, or are worth it. It is lifelong exercise that gives you permission to exercise your inspiration.

Create a personal Dream Inventory and fill it in spontaneously. It will later provide clues to the kind of things that will motivate you. Many of the dreams that you put on your inventory may seem totally out of reach and that is okay. As you begin to grow and achieve, some of your dreams will become goals and some never will. Keep in mind that this is an exercise of dreaming and inspiration so give no thought to your ability to obtain the dreams. Many of your dreams may seem too small or insignificant to list in your inventory but list them anyway. There is no such thing as a small dream. If a dream has value to you, it is important.

I filled out my first Dream Inventory in 1983 after completing my PhD dissertation and left for Canada to do my post doctoral research. In 1996 as I was updating my Dream Inventory, I listed I wanted to start my own business and run my own company. I listed it with really no thought as to a specific action plan, but I knew that role was what I was inspired to become. In 2009, I founded my company and pursuing now to take this business to the next level.

The power of capturing your dreams and inspiration is life altering. The power of capturing an idea in writing, placing the thought in your subconscious, and letting your subconscious work on the action plan is a science we are only beginning to understand. What we do know is many inspired individuals throughout history have harnessed the power of dreaming to create surpassing brilliance and excellence! I challenge you to create your Dream Inventory today!

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Surya M Ganduri, PhD. PMP. is the founder and president of eMBC, Inc., a national firm specializing in strategic and executive leadership development processes that Help People Succeed in an Evolving World. His company is affiliated with Resource Associates Corporation, a network of 600+ associates that are dedicated to helping organizations and individuals manage strategic change, innovation, cultural transition, and goal achievement. Surya has over 26 years of business experience in management consulting, leadership development, executive coaching, process improvements, organizational development and youth leadership. Contact Surya at s6ganduri@eMBCinc.com. For more information visit www.eMBCinc.com or contact eMBC, Inc., directly at (630) 445-1321.

Dare to Dream

If you have ever had the occasion to see a hot air balloon, you might recall your wonder at its magnificence. From a shapeless beginning with no power, the balloon begins to fill with hot air. As it fills and expands, it begins to take shape and you can see and feel its power. Occasionally a problem will occur and the balloon will fall flat, again shapeless and useless, only until it is refilled. Once the balloon is filled, the lines can be cut and its power will lift the balloon and take it soaring thru the sky like an eagle in flight.

Dreams are a lot like hot air balloons. In the beginning they are shapeless, sometimes flitting thoughts. As the desire grows, the dream begins to take form, develop a shape, and you begin to feel the power.

No one would spend the money to buy a hot air balloon, never to fill it out or cut the line. Many, however, spend their lives afraid to dream, to cut the lines, to seek the achievement of their goals. They keep thinking, 'well, it would be nice, BUT we could never afford it' or 'I'd really like to, BUT I just don't have time' or 'It's a great idea, BUT it's impossible.' It is far better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all.

Occasionally, a few will dare to dream, cut the lines, set a goal, and make their dreams a reality. The result is a sight to behold. Children are experts at dreaming. Take a lesson from them. Ask a child what her dreams are and you are likely to get caught up in the excitement, the power, yourself. Most adults have been conditioned not to dream. But, when they do ... !

Have you dared to dream today (as the new year started)? Are you ready to cut the lines? Your action plan is the vehicle to turn your dreams into reality.

Dare to dream your dreams. Let them take shape. Get caught up in the excitement, the thrill of achieving and the momentum that occurs when you finally cut the lines. Set your goals and seek the fulfillment of your dreams!

[Adopted from Linda Martin's article "Dare to Dream"]

Surya M Ganduri, PhD. PMP. is the Chairman and CEO of eMBC, Inc., a national firm specializes in strategic and executive leadership development processes that Help People Succeed in an Evolving World. Surya has over 26 years of business experience in management consulting, leadership development, executive coaching, process improvements, organizational development and youth leadership. For more information visit www.eMBCinc.com or contact eMBC, Inc., directly at (630) 445-1321.