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Author's Note:
This article (in point form) was largely based upon notes I've taken from Oprah's most iuplifting TV program from some years back (when I had just the seed of a dream in my soul). I have personalised some of the information in following the principles, as well as adding some additional thoughts and anecdotes, from my own journey (as I feel this piece has a lot of meaning to me, as I feel it "mirrors" my own "unchartered" path).

Oprah's personal journey and philosophy has been a great encouragement and inspiration to me in following my personal dream for many years and I'm sharing this piece with the hope and in the spirit of encouraging and perhaps even inspiring other people to follow their personal dreams. That is my dream!! - - craig

Having the courage to follow your dreams.
"I can do anything, if I only knew what it was." How to put the pieces together to follow your dreams.

Songwriter. Learning to live yourself is the greatest love of all, 'Touch/Love me in the morning', 'Miss you like crazy', 'Save it all for you'. How Muhammed Ali (renegade) found strength to believe in himself - avoiding the draft - motivated him to write a song. Stripped of everything he had at the time - "The greatest love of all". Have a reason - "He who has a WHY, will always find out anyHOW." or words to that effect from the German philosopher, Nietsche. Having a reason, a strong purpose (for Being and living) makes you feel great about yourself. The songwriter had dreams of making music when he was young. Use the power of the creativity within you. Are we in touch with our feelings deep inside ourselves? Really feel deep inside, instead of pleasing people. Let them touch you. Scared? It's finding your meaning in life.
Are you unhappy - restless, unfulfilled. The journey of life should not be predictable. Want meaning? Don't know how it will pan out? Nor do I, but it's certainly an exciting journey!

Trust your Creativity. What you really feel inside - touch them. Don't be afraid to expose them. Not afraid??? - the thoughts just visit me - ideas just come. Role play in job. The journey is the reward. It's wherever you are at the time. Get in touch with your emotions.
Not all people can be great. Find the poetry in yourselves. No risk. Don't learn by rote - don't go for security. Take time to find the poetry in yourselves - it's not rote (learning), nor is it playing a role. Try it out, be a watchmaker, anything you want - don't try to be great. Try expressing your feelings and emotions into a tape-recorder. It's the journey, not the destination that's important.

I want to do something, but I just don't know what to do.
Was it always what you wanted to do? Lawyer turned "pro" baseball player. Comedian.

4 questions:
How much more meaningful is your life now?
Is it significant or successful?
I believe that you can become anything you believe you can be. However, you have to work hard to get there. We are often unsure of ourselves, when we go for our dream. Live the dream of your life. You can become anything that you want to be; but you have to work hard on it. I can do anything, if I only know what it was.
We often don't believe in ourselves. Many of us have forgotten. Find out what you love doing - what you are gifted at - there is no exception; you have something to give this world. When you are born, your vision of the world is unique; however, it gets stomped out by the trials and tribulations of life. You will be magnificent at it. Don't try to be great - just go for the poetry in you. What do you love doing, what makes your heart sing? You can be special, you ARE a unique being. Don't try to be great - Find the poetry in you. What makes your heart sing?

Can I be the Change I wish to see in the world?
YES, you can! First, Create an aura of peace in your own life.

Craig Lock ("Incorrigible Encourager, Information and Inspiration Distributor") http://www.craiglockbooks.com

P.S: The fact that I've submitted this article is a result of being in an seemingly impossible situation years back, which eventually led to me finding and living my dream as a writer, who (hopefully) makes a difference by uplifting others and touching lives around the globe.. and that is the reason for sharing my various writings. Thank you sincerely, Oprah for sharing your insights and wisdom in encouraging me down my 'untrodden path' from days of darkness into the light, as I follow my dreams.

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October was a difficult month for this little turtle. So many circumstances swirled around that it was quite a feat to keep balanced. I fear that I've lost my balance several times when the rug was yanked out from under me, and a lot of people around me. Here's hoping that November is better for everyone.

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