By Steven Kay
I was at a concert one night featuring the band Shinedown. I knew some of their music, but was not a big fan before that night. The lead singer took the time to preface each song by sharing the story its background story. I found him speaking some of the most inspirational words I think I have ever heard come out of a rock star. One was about how the birth of his child made him realize that he had to be the example, another was about how much his father impacted his life, and one was about a friend that attempted suicide and now has turned his life completely around. Every song had a specific story that it told and each one was equally, if not more powerful than the one before.
I also had found myself remembering how I wanted to be a rock star growing up (a dream which I think most of us have had at some point in our childhood or adolescence). I sat there and listened to the passion he had for his art, how the different circumstances throughout his life were funneled into his work, and how his talent made it all come to life in a way that was unique to him and his band.
I remembered having a similar dream, how I wanted to share my passion for life with the world, how I wanted to inspire people with profound words, and how I wanted to share my life experiences in an effort to teach and help others.
Now it has been said that God will never plant a dream in your heart that He has not given you the ability to achieve. So I ask you, did I accomplish my dream?
Obviously, I am no rock star. I do not sing, nor do I remember how to play the instruments I had learned in my youth. Some may allow envy to seep in and allow themselves to think “that should have been me.” Yet, I can tell you that I sit here and I am fulfilling my dream and my life’s purpose daily. Every day I have the honor to come on the radio and pass along life lessons that myself and my co-host and all of our great show advisors and guest experts have gone through along their path to success.
You see, the real dream that God had whispered into my soul was to be a helper. He wanted me to help others succeed, He wanted me to teach people how to identify mistakes before they made them, He wanted me to inspire as many as possible to go after and stay connected to their dreams.
So the answer is “yes,” I have and continue to accomplish my dream. Maybe not in the exact way I initially conceived with my own vision, but definitely in the way that God has envisioned for me. Some of those dreams and goals that I had in my life did not come true as I had intended or hoped, but they certainly prepared me for how to accomplish the ultimate dream that I have been blessed with having.
If you listen closely enough, God will tell you what he has in store for you. If you pay attention, He will guide you to your true purpose. Each of us has been given a mission and will impact the world in our own unique way. Make sure you stay connected to your dreams, and happiness and fulfillment will be yours.
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Steven Kay, Talk Show Host & Producer / Media Buyer & Consultant, Steven Kay Media LLC, 713-STEVEN-K (713-783-8365), [email protected], www.StevenKayLive.com.
