I was talking to a group of teens and pre-teens this week about what they feel they were called to do in life, or what they wanted to be when they grew up. I was impressed by some of the answers and as we began to talk to the older students about how they could incorporate these goals into their senior projects and fun ways to make their job shadows more interesting I realized three things:
1. As parents and leaders we often ask where people are going but don't take the time to help them get there.
2. There are always practical things we can be doing NOW to reach our goals before we even get there.
3. Bigger goals and dreams simply take more little steps than small goals and dreams.
As I talked to children who dream of working for NASA, being nurses in other countries, teaching middle school math, becoming a veterinarian, and many more fun, worthy goals I realized i can help them NOW. The future math teacher can tutor now, the future nurse can volunteer at a clinic, the future veterinarian can help in a clinic as well, and the future NASA specialist can start studying with local science teachers and visiting science centers in her area.
What's stopping you? If your goal seems too big, or too far away, stop stressing and look at what small steps can be taken now to help you grow and be ready for your dreams.
Want to write a book? Start with a blog or a newspaper column.
Want to be a missionary? Find local needs and start volunteering. Learn a new language.
What's stopping you from reaching your goals? Maybe it's just that you haven't started taking steps in the right direction yet.
So good, Sandra! Lots of "little" adds up to big! I was just giving that some thought today. Great encouragement, thank you!
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