Person, place, thing, event, or opportunity—it’s important to know what it is that you’re reaching for.
To aspire is defined as something you actively desire to reach, a goal you’re working toward.
What are you going to do with it once it’s within reach? Will you grab hold, or will you let it slip by?
In my experience, the act of reaching out sets everything in motion. That’s why I plan before I reach out, so when I do catch hold, I know my next steps.
What are you reaching for?
Tuesdays with Laurie 
I have recently started on a brand new path, writing short stories and maybe even a short novel, so my aim is to have them published at some point. It is always scary starting out with anything completely new, so self-confidence and perseverance are vital.
Fatima — Ohhhh, I’m so excited for you. Picture me doing the Snoopy Happy Dance! 🙂
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Good advice, Laurie, thank you. I’ll keep that in mind.
Izzy — I’m glad this post resonated with you 🙂
Hi Laurie,
I’m reaching for a world where every individual has all the resources they need to do whatever they responsibly choose, and everyone has some level of awareness of their responsibilities to maintain social and ecological systems.
A world where the highest values are individual life and individual liberty, and liberty exists in a context of acknowledging that we all have social and ecological responsibilities.
A world where all essentials are available to all, mostly via fully automated systems.
Ted — yes, Yes, YES! 👏👏👏
I started an online course, pretty recently, on well-being and increasing happiness, and I’m exploring ways of helping (others and myself) make the best of life. Thanks, Laurie.
Olga — Now THAT’S exciting! 👏👏👏
I am doing most of my reaching low to the ground these days. This is a year of Jubilee (50 year anniversary) for Stuart and me, so the focus is on family — three events involving all of our families. More than 100 people in all. So, making video, planning games, food, and trips and writing out stories to tell the children.
My spirit, however, reaches high. I am looking for places where a little more weight on the scales can make a difference for the sake of the world I am preparing to leave behind sometime in the next 30 years.
Shirley — I love what you’re doing in both your LOW and HIGH reaches. Happy year of Jubilee to you and Stuart ❤️
I’m reaching out for contentment in retirement. Not always easy for me as I get bored quickly.
Darlene — It seems to me that “contentment in retirement” for you includes lots and lots of creative writing ✍️
Exactly!!
reaching for retirement…..hopefully sooner rather than later.
LoisaJay — Yippeeeeee🎈
I am reaching for being deeply at home and at peace in this body. Being here, present, alive with the juiciness of life, deeply feeling love and connection with spirit, realizing Oneness. And remembering that this journey is not just for me, an individual self. But for the whole field of our connectedness. The more one person settles into this deepest home, the more we all do. Continually moving from Spirit into what needs to reached for next…
Kathy — You stated your reach so eloquently. Thank you.
I’m reaching for files to be uploaded to the printer of my memoir, an exercise in patience.
By the way, I noticed your bubble-blowing practice on Instagram. Now you’ve delighted Luna (and us) with a nice, fat bubble.
Marian — Happy book publishing (and all that entails) to you!
And by the way, I took Cliff’s advice and doubled the amount of gum in my mouth. It makes for success 🙂
Always reaching out for little moments of joy and bliss to convert them into poetry. That is a lovely picture Laurie.
Balroop — I’m so glad that you channel your joy and bliss into poetry. The world is a better place because of your contribution.
Thanks for your kind words Laurie. 🤗
I’m reaching for finishing my book. So . . . close . . .
Arlene — yes, Yes, YES! 📚
I’m reaching for a life free of the mind control antics of internet platforms and “hive mind” mentality. At my age, that’s like reaching back for those times when I could enjoy reading, alone time, good face-to-face conversation and debate, and gardening. It’s hard to avoid algorithms these days, but I’m working on it, mostly by spending a lot less time on the internet.
Patricia — Amen siSTAR! ⭐
I am expanding my healing meditation practices. Reaching deeper into the healing within
Patricia — Amen siSTAR@ ⭐
Laurie, super question! I had not given it reams of time in my lifetime, simply that if I always had a goal of something in mind, I would always have a journey and a destination, it’s progress. But after the past few years, turbulent ones in some cases, I’ve come to place great value on a place named Safe Harbor. Safe Harbor is not so much a physical space on Earth as it is Real Estate in your mind. When you have achieved that goal, you lay down your burdens and find rest. Not too likely for me to slip into that state of contentment just yet, I’m still trying to figure out the puzzle of my new house…where do I put every thing? Another lifetime goal.
Sandi — I love your analogy of Safe Harbor being “read estate in your mind.”
For myself: the stars. For my wife: things on the top shelves. 😉
Chris
Chris — Your comment gave me a good laugh 😂 Thank you!
I’m reaching up and out in several ways. I reaching for my next decade birthday marker this month and an exciting year ahead. I’m reaching for new opportunites to utilize my ever deepening coaching skills. Today, in the middle of a 5 Day Visibility Challenge (Biz on FB). I’ve created a new focus, informally referred to as the ChangeMaker’s Change Maker (aka Coach). I believe it will connect perfectly to my reaching for social justice and my memoir! Ah yes, reaching for completion on my first draft on my memoir (finally!).
Audrey — Woohoooooo! I’m so happy for YOU! 👏👏👏
“The act of reaching sets up everything in motion”: love that!. The photo is lovely, BTW. Congrats, my friend 😘♥️
Aquileana — I’m glad this post resonated with you. Thank you for letting me know 🙂
It’s perfectly a right question.
Bindu — I’m glad you enjoyed the question 🙂
Wonderful and gentle words, Laurie, bringing us closer to our dreams to be fulfilled.
Jet — Oh, thank you 🙂
I spent a great deal of my life reaching for the wrong things. Now that I’m retired and done with other responsibilities I am able to reach for the things I really and truly want for myself… it’s a great feeling… it’s never too late until it is!
RMW — The good news is, you’re aware of it and are now investing your time reaching for what’s right for you 🙂
I think I have been reaching for something all of my life Laurie , but not quite grasping it with my mits but you never know , fingers crossed 😉
Cherryx
Cherry — I’ve got mine crossed for you on this side of the pond, too 🤞
for a moment i wondered
how this shot of young me
got in the internet?
my mistake
as i’m not reaching
like that anymore 🙂
SmileCalm — In my mind’s eye I can see you still reaching, and I smile 🙂
I’ve been writing and reading and watching and witnessing and trying to make plans for the summer. For now we have next weekend set for our annual Gettysburg trip. The picture of you and your granddaughter there is priceless Laurie!!
Sam — Ohhhhh, you’re going to have a blast with your family in Gettysburg!
My goal is to publish a book. My path to to acquire the skills I need to accomplish this goal. I guess what I’m reaching for are the skills to design and publish the book.
Robert — That’s a wonderful and worthy goal. My hat is off to you!
Thanks Laurie. 🙂
Hoping that our new short film which was chosen for the BAM Fest (Brooklyn Academy of Music) will be chosen for more festivals.
Sam — Woohoo and CONGRATULATIONS. I’m excited for you and yours!
I love this! This is a
great way to see things. I will be using this thought to keep me focused. Thanks
so much for sharing it!
LifeOnThePatio — I’m so glad this post resonated with you. Thank you for letting me know 🙂