(Cont'd)

There were palm trees, soft sand, gentle sunlight, crashing waves and happy people (yes, in swimwear). We had arrived. I felt light, joyful and grateful. My efforts had been rewarded. I woke up shortly after that wondering ‘What was that about?’

The thought that came to me was “Persistence pays”. In life, when we pursue our goals, our progress might not always appear to make sense. It may seem like an indirect path. It might even feel ‘off-base’.

It’s our commitment and perseverance that deliver us to our destination goals. Often times, the evidence of the ‘rightness’ of the path we’re on isn’t always there. In my dream, a lot of people never made it to the beach. I suspect they turned back grumbling, thinking they had gotten bad directions or – worse yet – had been cheated or lied to. Those of use who had the determination and faith in our ‘beach’ got to celebrate the accomplishment that others only wished for.

The coaching lesson? Trust yourself. Believe in your goals and dreams and your ability to achieve them.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.”
Harriet Tubman