Follow your dreams
Ok, so my body is telling me to stop!!! Suddenly earlier today half way through a reading, my throat felt like I had swallowed glass and I sat after the reading totally drained. Caroline told me to go and lie down... yeah right, you are talking to a workaholic! But bless her, I did listen to her. And when Charlie came home, we all sat around the table and had dinner. I couldn't move! I felt so ill!!
Even Charlie came and cuddled me instead of playing, which is something. But finally after raiding my medicine drawer, I started to feel better. Kev and I have had an American Idol Evening. We had Tivo'd this week's, and now finally we are watching tonight's episode. I can't believe Simon Cowell's comment to one of the guys... talk about shattering dreams.
No one should ever shatter your dreams. You keep them alive. If you have a talent then you follow your path. Of course be realistic but hold on to your dream and run with it. It keeps you going.
I remember when my music teacher wanted me to learn a new instrument, and I wanted to sing. She told me that I couldn't sing... I was mortified. I kept my cool and took up the flute. I loved it but hated it. But may be she was right as I had been told my others the same. So I lived for years singing to my self and stopping when someone as within earshot. Finally one day we were at a karaoke with a friend of mine and I would only sing with her, she had an amazing voice and I could hide behind her. I couldn't believe it and in front of about 200 people she walked off stage and left me standing there... bloody singing on my own.
Imagine how it felt, after years of being told you couldn't sing, to then having cheers and people standing up and wanting more!! It gave me the confidence I needed and then when I sang on stage professionally, I smiled and stuck a finger in the air to my teacher and the rest of them who said that I couldn't and I walked out on stage. It was an amazing feeling, and I went on from strength to strength. I never gave up on my dreams. I never wanted to be famous, in fact I turned down a record contract, but I held on to that dream to sing.
Never let ANYONE and I mean ANYONE crush your hopes and dreams, keep them alive and go for it, no matter what!
So I feel like we are back in the UK with the rain, Lucy had great fun running around in the puddles in the yard, and came in feeling so chuffled, saying.... "look at me, look at me" and then shaking her coat in front of us!! Oh don't you just love animals and kids... their innocence!
Time to log off and go to bed early tonight, my life is full of important meetings at the moment which is GREAT, and I'm filming on Monday for Deal or No Deal, so I will let you know when it's going to air!
Have fun today, and happy Friday!
Lisa xxx


Reader Comments (36)
oooooo i can't wait to see that episode..that should be fun...yes please keep us the up date on that...i don't want to miss it.
By all means, please let us know when you're on Deal or No Deal. I loved it when it first came out, but have shide away because I felt it a tad rigged. But, to watch you on it, I can't pass! Thanks for the message. Dreams are easily crushed, but as you have shown, spirit will bring them back around and prove to you that the very ones who sought to block you had no right/power. A God given gift will be acknowledged.
Sleep well sweet spirit,
Carlos L.
Lisa-
Shoot for the stars I say! Simon Cowell can torture some of the people on that show and I don't think it's necessary for him to totally drag people through the mud with such insults. He can be so absurd, knocking their hair color, weight, clothes. How cruel. I'm very sensitive to people wanting to hurt others feelings. A simple judgement from him concerning the singing is all that's really needed. Maybe he has his own low self-esteem issues or maybe it's his oversized ego, but there's no reason for it really.
Sounds like you've got other things to concentrate on now. Deal or no deal will be cool.
What's your full birthdate? (I think someone else asked this already.) I've been studying numerology for years and was just curious. I'm wondering what sign you are. I'm thinking maybe Pisces. I'm probably wrong! I'm Scorpio.
I love you. Talk later,
Cecelia
Good luck with all your meetings.. and make sure you have a rest.. a good one. You have been doing so much for your "online family" non-stop, trying to keep us happy.
It is incredibly appreciated, but we definitely don't want you to become sick from over-working yourself. Too many people care too much about your health and well-being.
Thank goodness for the innocence of a child.. the genuine positivity within them is infectious.
Today I received a "new" case that was actually my very first independent case when I first began this job.. with only one month left to work, this will likely be my last case here.. Funny.. it's like I had come full circle, like the beginning and end of this chapter has tied together.. and it's a sign for me, or something of the like...
Time to dig further into my dreams I suppose (tying it into the blog.. ha ha...)
Headache tonight.. lots to do.. and can't wait for your Q&A to be posted. :)
Catch up with you tomorrow :)
Much love to you and all,
Vy <3
P.S. You should sing at the "joint event".. or rather, would you honor us with a song? You don't need me to tell you your voice is lovely. :) I (and I'm sure Ally :P) wouldn't mind singing "back up".. but with my non-talent, it might just bring you "back down" instead. lol...
Hi, Lisa!
What a great message! So many people in authority knock others' dreams down because maybe the same was done to them. It's so unfair!
I'd love to hear your singing...YouTube...hint, hint... :P
I hope your body is getting pampered! You deserve it!!
Take care!
hugs, Keani
OH! Did you post your profile on MySpace, or know about it??
http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupID=106722905&MyToken=d0edb839-9e2b-466d-84f5-14062fb5ddf6
Thanks! :)
K
Okay, found this one, too! :)
http://www.myspace.com/lisawilliams_lifetime
Your singing is safe with me mate! ;o)
Hope you are feeling better after a rest. You really do push your body to it's limits, be careful and look after yourself, you spend so much time caring for others, you have to give yourself some time too xx
Lisa,
How did the bike hunt go, or with not feeling well did you put it off?
Your training so hard for the race, so please make sure you replace with some extra vit/mineral/electrolytes while at home as well as during your workout, if you get low in this, you can actually lower your immune system, plus it's hard not to come into a lot more germs in the whole gym atmosphere during peak training, because you are at the gyms more than normal. It used to happen to me when I trained for these kinds of races, runs etc..I could still run a 5 min mile into my 30's, now I don't run, I walk briskly :) the joys of getting older and having bad knees..hehe..The emergen-c works really good, you just throw it in your water bottle.
Would you like any of those people who come here and read this blog, who are spiritual healers or reiki masters to send you some long distance healing? Technically, shouldn't someone ask before sending person healing?.. correct? I was told this by someone.
so thought I would give you a chance to let us know if you wanted it.
Hope you feel better, and good luck with the meetings..whatever is meant to be, will happen, when it's meant to.
anyone who was at the San Fran event Lisa did, got a sample of her singing, she does have a very unique voice, which if you have heard her meditations, it's not hard to imagine how nice of a tone she does have to her singing voice!
Well.. you get the rain and b\y the time it hits me it is snow... i am SOOO ready for summer... this is begining to get depressing... LOL...
You know.. you are like an artichoke,.. one amazing layer after another peels away... it is wonderful to learn so much about you....
I like your msg today.. it is important.
I cant watch American Idol.. Glenn loves it, i cant handle watching people crushed. I mean some people get up there knowing they cant sing. but others truly try.. and i dont like watching Simon destroy them.. i know it is for ratings sake, but too many people being humiliated... i know that is the risk they take... but it doesnt feel good when it happens..
please make this snow stop!! LOLOLOL... i dont think i can take much more of it.. the pretty is gone.. it is dirty muddy slushy snow now... it needs to go away!!! LOLOL
I hope your deal or no deal meeting goes well.. that is a fun show... also hope that whatever made you feel badly stays away... dont need to get sick before your bike ride...
well everyone have a great day.. i am off to work!!
{{{{hugs}}}}
Oh Lisa I hope you get up feeling better:) Hey did you find a bike yet???
I actually got tears in my eyes when you were talking about singing and your dreams and then actually singing on stage and everyone loved it. Good for you!!!
Good luck with all your meetings today, and how fun to be on Deal or no Deal I love that show
deezie
happy day Lisa
Lisa you have alot on your plate these days and I'm sure theres more each day, since I have been coming here I have watched this board grow and each and everyone here-Is here because of you-What you can offer them of yourself KEY word there yourself!! Your energy, compassion and Most of all Love and Understanding. I can't imagine that this wouldn't be draining at times. I hope you take care of yourself and get plenty of Rest because My Dear Lisa we Need our Angel!!!! Okay sorry just worried about your energy. I too Love animals all kinds makes me thing Lions and Tigers and Bears, but really I do and a far as Kids I wanted 7 but that wasn't in the cards for me. Lisa also there is really bad flu strand this year and they say the flu shot isn't working this year, unfortunatley we arlready had it here and WOW talk about sick for a week-I hope you take care of yourself, you can't be Biking It Ill!!
Love Sunday
p.s. I'm sorry your feeling pewney!!!
Hello there! How was your day? Just got back from work with a lot of pain in my hip. Like someone stabbed me. I checked and it turns out to be a tumour in the size of a big coin and at least 0,5cm thick... I going to the doctor this evening and I'm praying that its nothing. It started to hurt 2 weeks ago but I didn't mind, now it feels like there's a knife or something. I don't like doctors. I allways give my body a chance to heal itself, mostly that works, except that time I broke my wrist :-) . We'll see... How wonderfull you can sing! I can't but I also can't keep my mouth shut so sometimes I'm asked if I'm nuts, I tell them in a funny way maybe! I'm singing whatever pops in my mind and there's a lot of music stored! Again, don't overdrive yourself. And keep singing!! Love, Goia
oh cool, you're doing to be on deal or no deal??? i love that show. i always wished i could sing or have musical talent. my dad is a really good guitar player. i've always just felt like without creativity i'm just a nobody =(, but im just glad i'm developing my psychic ability! that's great enough for me lol. i was just thinking about watching you on america's psychic challenge when you said you like singing .. right before i read this. weird...
well, have a great day =). thanks again for all these blogs.
melissa e
Lisa hope you are feeling better today. It is raining here in Virginia also and after reading your entry for today I'm going to paint. You are so right about other people influencing how you feel about yourself and what you do. I have an art show coming up and I've just felt discouraged and your words spoke to my heart and now maybe I can remember why I paint - it makes my heart sing! Thank you for your wonderful words today. You truly are like a ray of sunshine with your enthusium.
Thank you.
Good morning to you Lisa.
I've been thinking a lot about dreams lately. And, what I have been thinking is that it is time to dream "new dreams". We're coming in to a new world, and it is also time for new dreams, new stories, new adventures.
I could've never dreamed up a "Lisa Williams" in my reality.......so......in many ways......you are part of a new dream for me, too.
a big hug, Daniel
OOoooooooh Lisa I know things are soooo exciting right now and there tons of things that need tending to but TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! It is the only body you are gonna get in this lifetime so don't abuse it missy! (That is the life lesson that I am trying to put into action right now as we speak. So when I say that to you I am also reminding myself. lol). As for your "follow your dreams" story. It is sooooo true! NEVER GIVE UUUUUUP! I loves ya and will be sending you positive healing energy throughout the day.
Love,
Leeeeeeesssaa!! ;)
Hi Lisa!
I needed this blog today - I am a singer and I am currently attempting to contact film composers so that I can sing on soundtracks. I have been a little discouraged because it is a difficult inner circle to poke through. I too was told when I was young that I couldn't sing, but I stuck with it because I loved it so much. I eventually received my bachelor degree in music and have sung on many recordings. I have to keep following my love and keeping the dream alive!!! Thanks so much - and - from one singer to another, whenever my throat is sore, I use a spray with ionic silver in it. I won't mention the brand name, but you can find sprays like that at your health food store. It knocks out things that not even antibiotics have knocked out!
Peace
Good for you Lisa and please let us know when you will be on Deal or No Deal I watch it every Monday night here in Georgia where I live they are up to 13 million for next Monday night. I decided to go back to school after my youngest son turned 10. This was a hard decision for me because I was never very smart in school. I was more than half way through dual degrees(Microcomputer Specialist and Accountant) and very proud of myself I was holding a 4.0 grade. I found out that I wasn't so dump after all I had let the problems at home when I was a kid get in my way of learning. We had a very hard childhood both of my parents drink very bad. Then I had to take Business English, as I have explained in a previous post I have a very strong southern accent so people assume I am dump right off the bat. Well I wasn't in this class two days when the teacher ask me what I was doing there I say learning why, she says you might as well quit now with your accent you will never get anywhere you go to some where like Atlanta and open your mouth they are going to peg you dumb without even giving you a chance. Needless to say I went home crying and told my husband it really made him mad she said something like that to me. I decided not to let her crush my dreams of doing better so I continued with her class came out with 99 over all grade. I also completed my degrees and now have a wonderful job as Office Manager and Computer Tech for a Construction Company. I also teach other companies how to setup and run their accounting programs and have had many Companies offer me a job because of my knowledge. I have even had companies in Atlanta offer me jobs even after they here me talk. You are 100% right never let other people destroy your dreams.
Hello Lisa!
So sorry to hear about your "glass" throat....I woke up with one that felt like I had swallowed razors!! It has been a week now and I can't get over it.....everyone has it!
Please take care of yourself and stay well! When you use equipment at the gym, be sure it is cleaned from prior users....these germs love to grow everywhere they can. I worry about little Charlie getting it as children seem to get sicker with this junk!
I've never been able to heal myself, so think of me when you can and send some healing my way, please. Without a thyroid, my immune system is precarious at best anyway....woe is me.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Sending lots of love to you and yours and to all the blog family here!!
Blessings and Light to all!
Sending you tons of love and light, Lisa.
This week I received 2 separate emails about the benefits of honey and cinnamon for a variety of ailments.
"COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses."
I haven't tried this yet, but in the past have swallowed a tablespoon of honey to soothe a really sore throat.
I loved that you touched on following your dreams Lisa. I am a teacher/tutor and I work with people from a variety of backgrounds and ages. I am inspired by each person I teach in different ways. I love the innocence of the children I teach, they are so free and honest; it's so refreshing.
I am inspired in the adult learners I work with as well. Many of them did not learn to read/write properly, and are taking the time in their later years to learn. Many a teacher/parent did not believe in them, and perhaps they did not believe in themselves when they were younger. For whatever reason, their goal and dream is to learn to read. I admire their courage so much, and I always encourage them never to give up. It's never too late to realize your dreams, and obtain your goals! We as humans never stop learning, growing and dreaming, not even after death I suppose:)You're so right Lisa, NO ONE has the right to take a dream from another.
Have a wonderful day, and I hope you feel better Lisa!
So true Lisa :-) If your dreams - the hopes and aspirations, are crushed then your life is crushed for it is the dreams we are given that are the seeds of our ideas and the opportunities we have to express them. It is through fear that we don't pursue them - fear placed on us by our own insecurities and the negativity of others. Your dreams are the unconscious communicating your passion and unique talents and gifts that you have to offer the world in what ever capacity it manifests. When you are fully aligned with your purpose NOTHING can stop you :-) When you have aligned and listen to your inner-tuition then the real magic starts to happen as your dream takes form. So think positive, dare to dream big and most importantly - take positve action on those positive dreams! Me =- I am still aligning and it continues to be a work in progress.
Lisa,
thanks for that wonderful message, I too was always told I couldnt sing but I never gave up on the dream that one day someone would say different, and now I have been told I sound like an angel when I sing, that is an amzing thing to be told. I hope you are feeling better and get plenty of rest, big hugs to you and your family.
Leslie S.