I Won the Lottery!

Working to make my life my own personal Santa's workshop. 

Last night was the big lottery drawing for $500+ million. We bought some tickets for fun - you can't win if you don't participate after all.

This morning I let myself dream a little. I let myself really feel what it would be like to not be limited by lack of funds. And, I have to tell you it felt different. Things felt a little lighter. There was more excitement in my soul about what was possible. My mind opened wider to the possibilities that are available to me.

This change in attitude and perception clearly reveals that I have binders on. I am in a box I didn't realize was there. Limits. I have invisible limits. Unbeknownst to me I have let myself be chained by links of "if only". I'll do thus and such when I…make a lot of money, lose 30 pounds, get my degree. If only I had the money I would….. I would WHAT? Or worst of all: If only I were younger I would…..

I would what? I couldn't answer that. But, it's important to see part of the reason why was the invisible walls of limiting thoughts.

I would what? I will answer that. So much of my life has been spent accumulating experiences and knowledge that I didn't realize would come in handy one day. It seems that when each and every day is savored as special and a gift that it is easier to build on them and then, when the foundation is fully formed, leap!

Making each day an adventure (even if it feels like the 'same old, same old') helps tear down those walls.

And, so - even though we didn't win the lottery - I am a whole lot closer to realizing what a great day today will be….and then some.