Does This Resonate With You?

I don't know what I want to be when I grow up, and I've heard that I'm not alone. But, I'm going to talk about it, because I sure would have loved to hear from someone else like this years ago!

Let's start with a metaphor, because as you know (or soon will) I'm fascinated by the metaphors that show up in our lives.

Since childhood I've had terrifying dreams of tornadoes. I thought initially that this happened because when I was very young our next-door neighbors lost their dad and were injured in many ways cue to a tornado while on a family trip to Northern Minnesota.

Later in life, as a young adult these dreams seemed to have a tone of premonition- letting me know that there was going to be some sort of disturbance in my life.

Several years later these dreams reached a new level. They moved from the impersonal night-terrors, to the personal warning system, to a much deeper form of self-reflection.

As I've written about the Body-types and the Elements before, you know that I show a lot of signs of the Air Element. Why then has it taken me so long to see that these dreams really represent my inner whirlwinds? I don't know . . . but this is where I am at now.

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The last time I had a tornado dream I consciously called the whirling funnel to me, basically challenging it and seeing what would really happen . . . confronting my long-held fear. 

It just was by and through me like a strong wind. That's it. Drama over!

So, where is the metaphor here?

For many, many years I have had this voluminous and strong desire in me to take what I have to offer and really contribute to an audience; to help people with my experience. While this momentous energy is so strong, I have been unable to focus it- it has seemingly run amok like the torrential funnel cloud within me.

For many years my husband has said that I am an entrepreneur. I've brushed off the comment probably because I did not even understand the concept until I met him; and I compare myself to him, an uber-entrepreneur.

Just out of curiosity I looked up the definition (yes, I'm one of those people) and was struck aback by the number of entrepreneurial qualities I have.

One really hit home. 

It was from an article from Forbes.com stating #1 You Take Action. But that's not what struck me. It was a quote by Barbara Corcoran, well-know for being a shark on the Shark Tank saying, "" . . . people who have a concept but not necessarily a detailed strategy are more likely to have that entrepreneurial je ne sais quoi "I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.""

Whoa! What a relief! 

I don't know if I could create a business plan and stick to it if my life depended on it! But, I know that knowing about my Air-Type nature and the quote by Barbara Corcoran do not let me off the hook of getting myself to focus. I know from my own coaching of Air-types that structure is key.

So, here's the plan . . .

I want to take my book content online. I want to make it readily available and even in video format so people can more easily access it and learn.

I am going to share more about my life and experiences in order to connect more deeply with you. I want you to know where I've come from so you also know where I may be able to help you to get to in your life.

So, here's where I need your help.

When there is something that resonates with you, simply like it on Facebook or retweet it on Twitter.

If it really strikes a cord and you would like to hear more but it feels like a really personal topic, connect with me at Tara (at) TarasBook.com and tell me what resonates with you, what you want and need that I could help with.


I am ever-so-grateful when you let me know what resonates with you so I can focus well and create even better content!

Thank you!

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