How having a cow in childhood helped me reach my goals
When I was little, I had a cow. Well, my parents had few, and one was “given” to me. Her name was Spotty. I liked that cow and felt a sense of pride in having something on my own. I would help with feeding the cow, milking it when I did not have to go to school, and showing her the way to the barn.
Now, why am I telling you this? Because my life right now does not resemble anything my life looked like 25 years ago. It is neither better nor worse, but different (and for me, this difference is for the better. I know what it means to have a cow and I also know that I do not want one ever again). And I want to show you, that your family history, your childhood, do not determine your future. The story you have been told early in childhood is not always the true story. So do not let it hold you back. (About that story I will tell you the other time).
If you want a cow — have a cow. But if you dream about something else, know that something else is also possible. The world is full of unexplored opportunities.
If you would ask me to name only 5 things, that helped me to get where I am today, that would be:
- reading a lot of books (opened up the world to me, and new ways of thinking);
- commitment to have a good life;
- having a positive attitude to almost all challenges (you can laugh about it, but Polliana’s attitude works);
- believing that if someone could, so can I;
- getting into the personal development environment.
What helps you to build your dream life and what are your biggest struggles towards it?
The girl, who loved Spotty, is grateful for the lessons on that little farm.
Also, the girl, who enjoys living life without a cow or chickens, and working in front of a PC.
Love,
Irma
