I have a couple of “groups” that I am a part of. In one of the groups, the topic of “Bucket Lists” came up. This comment came up from one lady and I was wondering how you would answer this.
“I don’t [have a list]- I guess I just figure that we can’t afford to do what I would like to do, so no reason to really have a bucket list.”
Here’s my response to that:
“As a lifecoach and teacher of Lifevision, it truly saddens me when people lose their dreams or goals because of money. I know. I’ve been there and done that. Now I know how much life can open up– in spite of all the turmoil going on around us. I guess that’s why I teach and coach now, because I know that whatever we truly set our minds to, we will accomplish. And if we don’t have the money, but we have a goal (written), then it can start moving towards us and the means and ways will come. I have many goals that don’t need money and many that do. I have found that sometimes we think we need money to accomplish them, when really, we only need resources. I have a friend who wins stuff all the time. She figures, “why buy it when I can win it?” And she does. What I love most is helping people tap into their own “resources.” It is amazing to watch the change and growth. Now I don’t have a “bucket list” or a “20 goal” list, but I do have a lifevision. A long term one and a short term one. Never give up hope, ladies. And NEVER EVER quit dreaming. Dreams are little puffs of faith and if we wipe them out, we are left with despair, depression and hopelessness.”
I often think about Lot’s wife. She turned back, and when she turned back she lost her future. It’s and interesting concept to think about. We should always be looking forward. Having hopes and dreams is what keeps us going. When we lose those, we are left with hopelessness, despair, depression and drudgery. Those are tools of Satan. He is constantly trying to beat us down and make us feel like we aren’t worth it. The Lord works just the opposite. There is abundance out there. There is enough for all. He wants us to look forward, look up, and look to Him. With Him ALL things are possible.
So keep dreaming!!
PS. That picture of Jerusalem is one of my big dreams and goals– to take my whole family tovisit the Holy Land! =)
I love what you said about Lot’s wife. I’ve never looked at that passage that way. You’re completely right, no one get’s anywhere looking backwards.
Bucketlists, goals, whatever you want to call them, are all good in my opinion. They give people a reason to live progressively. Anyone that draws up one of these lists and then actively pursues the list’s satisfaction, is actually living, not just existing.
Take care all!