Are you putting off your dreams until you have money? Well, each day that you put off your dreams, you lose a little bit of time for that dream.

I can relate to delaying your dreams. I have made choices that although pleased everyone else around me, left me feeling empty and incomplete. I used money as an excuse, so that I wouldn't feel bad. But the truth is money was never a hindrance. I just used it as a crutch because it was easier for me to say money was the problem, than to admit that I was the only thing standing in the way of my dreams.

What you must realize is that money should never be the reason why you haven't taken one step towards your dreams. The beauty of dreams is that they don't cost a thing. When we hold off on our dreams, it costs so much more. Right now, think of the one dream that you are holding on to for dear life; what is your #1 excuse for not doing it? If you want to go back to school, you can look for scholarships and financial aid. You can even take distant learning courses, so you don't even have to leave home. If you want to start a business, there are many free resources online that show you how you can start with no money involved. If you want to pursue a hobby full-time, you can research to find others that are doing the same thing and ask them for help.

Money is not the real obstacle or the driving force to your dreams. You see the excuses you make just covers up what lies deep within, which are fear and doubt. You anticipate failure or challenges, so you don't bother pursuing your dreams. You can not feel fulfilled in life if you are not living a self- actualized life. Living your dreams makes your life authentic. Stop using money as a reason for you not to be where you were meant to be in your life. You can do a lot of things with money, but you can't buy your dreams.

Marie Magdala Roker is passionate about helping people to identify their strengths and potential. She has coached numerous clients and helped them to unlock and nurture their potential. Ms. Roker believes in finding what is 'right in your life' instead of what is wrong with it.

Marie is also a Pen Pal Literacy Coach with In2books, a volunteer coach with A Hand UP Coaching, an e-mentor with icouldbe.org and an e-career coach with Plan 4 Success.org. You can find her on the web at http://www.smartbeecoaching.com or http://www.successfulchild.com

Money Doesn't Finance Dreams By Marie Roker

Money Doesn't Finance Dreams
By Marie Roker