A Day’s Journey

Madeira, Portugal – April 2022

Dreaming is important. It is the blueprint from which we plan our life. We visualize our purpose vividly and ignite our life’s passion. But what happens if we dream and never do?

I am here on the island of Madeira, Portugal. The birthplace and homeland of one of Earth’s greatest athletes – Cristiano Ronaldo. How did a boy from a small island in the Atlantic Ocean become a household name? A boy with a dream of becoming the best took the action steps to train himself to be the best. Action is bridge required to the cross from dreaming to doing.

Action is the process of Doing. The first step that seems so easy, yet daunting at the same time. Action be be perceived as either stepping off a simple step or a cliff. Once we push past that initial fear though, life seems to work in flow. Action is our daily habits. For example, Ronaldo’s fame lives in 90 minute segments one or two days a week when playing for Manchester United or Portugal. But what we don’t see is how Ronaldo lives in a lifestyle such that supports his dream. Daily exercise, healthy eating, sleep, social support to name a few.

What can we do everyday, even every minute that directs us towards the blueprint of our dream? There may be a myriad of things that can change the direction of our life, moving us closer to our purpose. If we can just start with one single thing or one small step, we will find that the cumulative effect of our habits each day propel us towards our greater purpose and dream.

This is your sign to put your dreams into action. It may not happen tomorrow or next week or even next year. But it will happen as a direct result of your daily actions and intention when the time is right! If a boy from Madeira can become the greatest athlete in the world, you can manifest the life you’re meant for too.