Dreams and Desires

[Louise Bannerman]

One of my dreams and desires is to become a best selling author. Each day I will take some time to write. To me writing is like breathing, it's something I do everyday without thinking about it. Writing is a part of me, like the fingers on my hand. My heart races rapidly at the very thought of having my words printed in a book. Actually, my plans are to write and write myself right into a new lifestyle, a new career, and a more fulfilling life.

Currently, I have been published in three anthologies. Another three articles of mine have been published in newspapers and magazines. Now for the year of 2008 my plans are to have three books published by Xlibris. The galley is done for one and the other two will be submitted by the end of February. Finally, I took the step to move closer to my dream in October. I told myself, "You will not let this year go by without giving your manuscript to a publisher." I just woke up one day and said, "It's now or never." I was tired of sitting on my work. But most importantly, I want to leave a legacy behind for my two sons.

I have started and actually have outlines for 37 titles that I'm working on. My dreams and desires are to create 50 books before I am 50. Monday, I will turn 40 and I need 3 more book titles. But just today, I thought about another title. I'll know tonight if I will be starting on that.

Dreams and Desires are so powerful. I have this excitement going on the inside of me that I'm just high on life. I can't sleep at night because my body is in this euphoric mood and then I can't wait to start my day in the morning. It's like Christmas time all day; I'm excited about creating my life...a place where I want to be in life. Not living paycheck -to- paycheck, or just having enough to make ends meet. I want the life where I can pack up and go relax for seven days on a cruise to Belize, or Key West. I never had a cruise anywhere, but that day is coming too.

Have you ever wanted something so badly that your soul aches? Can you see yourself doing what you like everyday without worrying about how are you going to pay the bills? Can you see yourself creating a lifestyle that includes living where you like? I like this saying that my friend said yesterday, " Don't you like it when not just you have the ideal, but what about the ideal possessing you?" What do you think about that?

[Louise Bannerman]

Thanks for comments Author-Poet Aberjhani,

Thank you for having a beautiful site that I can express my dreams and desires.

[Author-Poet Aberjhani]

An early Happy Birthday to you Louise:-)

With all the dynamic creative energy expressed in DREAMS AND DESIRES, I suspect it's possible you just might produce those 50 books by the time you're 50. Certainly your dedication to writing every day and outlining titles can help you reach such a great goal. Thank you for sharing the vision and inspiration.

Aberjhani

[Louise Bannerman]

Hi Ricky,

Yes, I agree dreams are what fuels us

That's funny you should mention that last line, my eight grade teacher left a quote in my autograph book that stuck with me, " Shoot for moon, because if you missed you'll still be among the stars." I mention my teacher and quote in my second book.

You're right about taking step by step. That saying reminds me of when my room was junky I said, Lord where do I start? My answer was corner by corner. So once I cleaned one corner and it looked so good, I started on the second corner, and next thing you knew I had half the room clean.

I liked the quote you penned. Giving up for me is not an option, so with that in mind I do what I can and let God do the rest.

Thanks for your comments.

[Ricky Fico]

Yes, and our dreams are what fuels us! You've the passion, the verve, the tenacity, the perseverance, the talent...how can you not reach your desired place in this world? And if you fail, try again...and again. One of my quotes I recently penned: "Enough failures will lead to success once you succeed in failing to give up." Oh, and take it step by step, our lives are manifested at times in increments. Reach for the stars but first settle on the moon.

[Louise Bannerman]

Hi Kimmy,

I'm truly thankful for the divine order that God has for my life. I do believe that even being a part of CTI is all in the Master's plan. When my friend mention the "ideal possessing" me, I too was saying I don't know about the possessing part, but I kinda' feel where he was going about the ideal of letting my dream get so big that it would consume me, so I just let it be.

Thank you for your kind words. I'm excited about this site as well. I look forward to meeting people were great minds think alike, or with people that have kindred spirit.

Creative Thinkers are peope who are free spirit, kind hearted, and full of life. We are a people that don't mind changes, risks, or challenges. We like to share, care, and give. So right now today, I am right where God wants me to be. I know all the CTI's have that fire that burns in their heart and the path will come where we all will be what we want to be.

Love and Peace right back at you,

-Louise
http://www.authorsden.com/louisebannerman

[Kimmy Van Kooten]

Your enthusiasm just about jumps off the page! I believe, with your visions, you will find, in time, you are where God wants you to be! No matter how long it takes, every step in the journey is just as important, the first, the last...it all comes together as He sees fit! You continue dreaming and He'll keep you breathing!
Remember~ you will ALWAYS be a legacy to your children and don't allow your ideals to possess you...
Everything in moderation...
I love you thoughts here...and the fire that burns in your heart to be what you want to be!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~