Going from Baby Steps to Giant Leaps - How can you live your dreams?

In Oprah's June 2010 Issue she has some great articles on ways to live your passion, and stories about amazing woman who have done just that.

I was able to find the Vision Board article online so it was easy to link to it. But, sadly not everything is online.

What I love is that it gives you some small steps you can take to experience at least a taste of your dream, and you can do them without turning your life upside down. Then if that works out, maybe a giant leap is next. Dream it, Do it

Maybe you’d love to live abroad, write a memoir, or bike across the country – or maybe you’re still getting in touch with you inner thrill-seeker. Here’s some help to expand your horizons. Do you fantasize about:

Living an Expat Life

Small Step: rent a flat in London.

Giant Leap: Relocate to Cairo, it’s welcoming to non-natives and boasts stunning architecture and culture. Read Cairo: The Practical Guide, by Claire E. Francy

Competing in a Triathlon

Small step: Try a short distance event. Some require just ten minutes of swimming, 30 minutes of biking and 20 minutes of running. Trifind.com lists local events.

Giant Leap: Tackle an ironman (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run) and complete for aqualifying slot in the World Chamionship.

Writing your Story

Small Step: Start a blog. Go to Wordpress and you’ll be up in no time.

Giant Leap: Write a memoir. Check out online classes at writingclasses.com. Real Natalie Goldberg’s Writing Down the Bones

Being a Great Hostess

Small Step: Those a cheese-tasting event – you’ll feed your friends and test drive fancy fromage without turning on the stove.  Read Cheese Tasting Party kit for inspiration.

Giant Leap: Host a dinner of endive-pear salad and chicken piccata with help from the Barefoot Contessa: what clips on foodnetwork.com or order her cook books

Our comment: Will you always succeed? Probably not. Will  you learn and grow in the process? Definitely. What do you want for your life, one of regret or one in which you can honestly say you lived your passions?

Take the Passion test if you need more inspiration.

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