Anything Is Possible!

I can’t tell you how much I love hearing stories about how people achieved the life of their dreams.  People that beat all odds to do miraculous and unique things that make them happy.  There is something about those stories that reminds me that anything is possible no matter how unreal it may seem.

This morning I was watching show about a family run company that takes old junk and refurbishes it to reuse in a new way.  This family has a store, a design business, and a warehouse where they sell these wonderfully unique items.  Sure there are plenty of people who have craft hobbies, but few ever think of turning it into a passionate business that not only satisfies the creative appetite, but also brings in income as well.  I love it!

Another example comes from a book I am reading titled Buddhist Boot Camp by Timber Hawkeye.  After traveling around the world in search of enlightenment in various ways, Timber is now living the life of his dreams.  His dream was to create a life that allowed him to do the things he loved each day.  How did he do it?  He simplified his life.  Instead of working 40+ hours a week to pay for a lifestyle that didn’t mean as much to him as his other interests (hiking, surfing, volunteering, connecting with others), he is now working 20 hours a week.  He cut down his expenses enough so he only has to work half as much while he enjoys his life so much more.  He created the life of his dreams by focusing on what was most important to him.  And do you know where he lives??? Hawaii, one of the most expensive places to live…like I said, anything is possible.

That leads me to my next story about a man named Adam Baker.  Adam is the founder of ManvsDebt and his story is quite remarkable.  He and his wife decided they were done with the mounting debt they had accumulated and decided that they wanted to live the life of their dreams.  How did they do it?  They sold most of their possessions, paid off their debt, and traveled the world.  They vowed to only keep the bare necessities in terms of clothing, books, or other miscellaneous items and sold the rest.  They also simplified their life in order to make room for the life they wanted to live.  A life that inspires others to get out of debt and do the things they love.  They lead by example and their story is incredible.  Another example that anything is possible.

I am convinced that it doesn’t matter how “crazy” your dream may seem, it is possible.  Maybe you want to sell all your crap and build a little shack in the woods or maybe you want to create a business making inspirational bumper stickers.  Whatever your dream is, I know you can do it.  I know it is possible.  Life is a magical journey and even your wildest dreams can come true.  You just have to have a little faith and a lot of passion.  Passion is what drives us to move in the direction of our dreams.

There are so many people in the world living the life of their dreams, so many that I have decided to highlight one person/business/venture/dreamer each week as an ongoing series.  I hope you find their stories inspirational and uplifting, but most of all I hope you realize if they can do it, you can do it too!