One of the things that keeps coming to mind for me is my ability to help other people. I see so many people struggling to make their dreams come true, and I can see that they are sincere. It is my intention to find ways to help others see that they CAN make all their dreams come true. I want to do this through my writing, my art, my counseling, and through public speaking. I feel like everything in my life has led me to be able to do this.
Tallystarr's Life List
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1. dance solo at Rakkasah
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2. have a gallery show of my art
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3. recite a Shakespeare soliloquy in front of lots of people who aren't expecting it (like in an airport terminal, or in a movie theatre line)
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4. follow my bliss
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5. make more female friends
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6. own that beautiful Victorian house in Alameda
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7. Teach others how to achieve their dreams
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8. Apply to the Master of Arts in Transformative Arts program at JFKU
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9. be a candle to the world
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10. learn French & Visit Paris, France
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11. inspire others
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12. buy my clothes from Coldwater Creek
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13. Read the Four Agreements
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14. get out, and stay out, of debt
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15. Become Financially Independent
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16. have $10,000 in the bank for emergencies
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How I did it: I gave up my nightly nightcaps, and began substituting healthy foods for my usual food choices. Instead of bringing a whole sandwich & a bag of chips, I'd bring half a sandwich, some fruit, nuts, cheese, veggies, or other munchy things. I drink lots of water throughout the day...you'd be surprised how many times you're really thirsty instead of hungry!I also did "perpetual crunches"-- anytime I sit for any length of time, I pay attent… Read how I did it…
How I did it: In my new job, I met a woman who manages the crew rebuilding the San Francisco Bay Bridge. She suggested I get involved with Faith Networks when I shared my passion for compassion-- I love to give back to the community. She invited me to tutor 4th graders in reading once a week as part of the CalTrans team. I got my TB test, my background check, and signed up last fall. I now tutor two 4th grade girls and we have lots of fun!Worth doing!! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I finally decided that dreaming was fun, but I really have something to say. Last spring, I had given a motivational presentation for the marketing reps for the company I worked for, and a few of them suggested I do a weekly email of an inspirational thought. After a few weeks, I motivated myself to pursue a new career...which translated to more motivation to follow my dreams and make them real!I had heard of blurb.com, an online self-pub… Read how I did it…
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I know…what do all those letters really mean? Well, the MFT is Marriage & Family Therapist. I’ve been a social worker for 9 years, and I see so much that I could do to help people when I have the proper education and training.
The ATR-BC part means Certified/Registered Art Therapist. That’s the main way that I want to help people come to terms with the things that trouble them. The creative process is such an amazing way to express the things we feel but cannot say. And seeing how others understand us through our creativity is very validating and healing.
I’m so committed to this that I want to take it to higher levels. But for now, I’ll take this first step. After all, Dorothy didn’t go directly to Oz, did she…
This is what all my other things are about. I just want to follow my bliss and take as many people on that journey with me as I can. I want my bliss to inspire other people to follow theirs. I can’t even describe what I see when I contemplate this one…

