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Enough is enough.

April 5, 2011

As mentioned in my last post, I've been dealing with some health issues lately. And I've been dealing with food issues for about the past 10 years, as it relates to certain symptoms. Let's just say that I've been dealing with this stuff for a LONG time. In recent conversations I have found myself repeating the latest developments to everyone I talk to, every time I talk to them. Call me crazy, but I don't really think most folks are interested in the moment to moment update of my diet. So why do I feel compelled to tell them? I started wondering what it is that I'm trying to avoid by getting so wrapped up in all this and spending my precious time with others to talk about it. When I asked a friend that question, the answer was quick and concise and a bit brutal. When I asked “What is it that I could be avoiding with all this?” She said “Oh, I don’t know. Maybe pursuing your career as a speaker and a coach.” It's much easier to get consumed with other things, in this case my health, than it is for me to pursue that dream. Doesn't seem to make much sense does it? Who doesn't want to pursue their dream? I know we all talk about it but doing so involves risk and I don't know too many people who throw themselves head long into risk, including me. I guess when it's our dream at stake, we have to put so much of who we are out there. We have to say "Hey! This is me and this is what I believe in more than anything else and this is what I want to devote my life to!" What will people say? What if our friends think our dream is stupid? What if we don't succeed? That's an awful lot to invest and risk. Is it any wonder I've been distracted by my recent issues???

Well, enough is enough. I can't deny my dream any longer. So, those of you who see me coming, no need to fear that I'll be sharing my latest symptom or food discovery. I've got more important things to talk about!!