“You know that what you need to do is possible to do, even though difficult, and sense of time disappears. You forget yourself. You feel part of something larger.” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on the concept of flow

Flow: that perfect intersection of heightened focus, creativity and happiness.

What if you could tap into flow more often? What might be possible?

“But he that dares not grasp the thorn should never crave the rose.”
Anne Bronte

Roses go to the daring. Those willing to risk occasional flesh-piercing to enjoy the succulent beauty of the rose.

Are you daring enough?

Chances are you’ve burned the boats at least once. You needed to make a big, outrageous commitment and you lit the torch. Unless you’re a serial entrepreneur, you reserve boat burning for very special occasions.

How many reminders did you receive last week to Spring forward? Yes, turn your clocks ahead, but why not also take the message as a personal call to action?

Spring forward.

Take a leap in the right direction. In the modern age, leaping is easier than ever. If you need a little inspiration, look at the Kony 2012 video which snagged over 65 million views at last count.

Let their success challenge you to dream on a grander scale.

You might remember a young Maria (Julie Andrews) singing this song to fortify herself as she left the convent to care for seven motherless children.

Her Mother Superior could see that Maria wasn’t a good fit for convent life and had pushed her to her destiny.

But what about the rest of us?

Confidence can be elusive, especially if you don’t have your own Mother Superior to give you a proper shove in the right direction.