I’ll never forget one Christmas we were having the hardest time getting Dylan to tell us what he wanted from Santa. He finally asked me, “If I don’t tell Santa what I want, will I get it?” I had to restrain my myself as I was at the brink of frustration with him and I said, “No! You won’t. If you don’t tell people what you want – you’ll never get it.”
I’m quite sure everyone in the Santa line could see the huge light-bulb over my head at that very moment. I finally got it myself. I have to ask for what I want otherwise I’ll get just that – nothing.
I had the best conversation with a dear friend about getting what you want out of life. That conversation has been so eye opening to me. She recently went to the Mighty Summit which was a small get together of power women in social media. The entire weekend was about their Life List and making those things happen for each other.
What a profound experience to be in a room full of influential women who are reading the top 5 things they want to do in life and having someone sitting next to you say, “You want to write a book? I just published a book and can help you get in touch with the right people.” {{jawdropping}}
Needless to say, Allison has convinced me once again that I have to know what I want and then ask for it. So I’ll be taking the next week to write down my life list. The problem that I’m facing is that I have a very limited imagination. HA!
What’s on your life list? I need some suggestions. {{giggle}}
love this post, get me thinking myself, i need to write me one of those lists too! maybe this is what i have been missing!
not sure on any ideas yet, may have to get back to you on it!
good luck and hope you share your list with us!
OH, how I needed this today (or this YEAR). I just visited your blog for the first time, but am a regular Exec. Homemaker reader. I didn't realize you were right here in Texas. I'm up in McKinney.
Looking forward to "getting to know you"!
Ashley
You are a rock star and the sky's the limit mama.
I LOVE YOU!