Hi, kids! I'm Michelle Ward, C.P.C. As a graduate of NYU/Tisch's musical theater program & a certified life coach, my path to being a Career Coach for Creatives was clear - I pounded the pavement enough myself! With this blog, I plan on sharing my own experiences as a life coach/performer/entrepreneur, as well as the tips/tools/How To's I've picked up along the way. Stick around for a dose of empathy, a shot of butt-kickin', a wagon full of enthusiasm, & a crapload of inspiration.WHEN I GROW UP GOINGS-ON
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December 22nd, 2008 at 8:23 am
I also notice how she is leading the dream instead of the dream leading her. So many times, we get so caught up in the dream that it takes control of us and we drag behind it…I know that happened to me. I like the freedom of her being in front, taking hold, and moving forward with her dream coming along for the ride.
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 am
LOVE that perspective, Kristen – so empowering and so true. I can't think of anything worse than holding on to a dream just because it's leading you around. It's not what you want, but you don't know what else to do, so it keeps dragging you around. When that happens it gets way heavier than balloons, though. Maybe that's when you're the balloon?
Deep.
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Hey, nice insights Kristen! So true! I love how we can grab hold of our dreams, even when they're floating "way up there."
>"it keeps dragging you around"> … I think that's when your dreams are in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, ever seen one'a those monster balloons gone amuck?
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