Day 3: A Dedication.

This is exciting.

Not the writing so much, but the possibility of changing your own life. It feels good.

Today is Mother's Day. And today's risk is dedicated to the most courageous woman I know: My mom, of course.

My mother never ceases to amaze me. If you were to throw an all but impossible feat her way, you can rest assured she will come through. I have watched her do it all my life. I can't tell you what a comforting feeling that is; not only the sense of security it provides a child, but the resourcefulness and confidence it inspires. Thanks to her, I am always confident I can face the challenges thrown my way.

Both my mother and father have always encouraged me to think outside of the box. And I am certain the phrase "be realistic," was never thrown my way. I don't know when I started to "get realistic," which I am pretty certain is code for: stop aspiring, start accepting. But their faith in me is a driving force behind this challenge. Thank you both for the gift of possibility.

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS:

Yesterday I challenged myself to take the writing I've been keeping to myself, and send it out to ezines, magazines and what not. And while it took a bit to find places to send the writing, it only took three minutes to send the emails. Normally I would sit and judge the work: editing, contemplating and throwing it away. But not this time. This time, I didn't care to be the judge. I was just happy to be the artist. It's a good feeling.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE: Explore a New Career...

Okay, so I have always been interested in the world of fashion, aesthetics and styling. But I defined myself by the career choices I already made and let the rest fall to the wayside. Why? I guess I felt there was a limit to what you could do, and how you could define yourself. But I have nothing to lose by applying for an entry-level short term position. And that is precisely what I plan to do. Because truly: there is nothing to lose.

Happy Mother's Day Mom and to all the mother's who sacrifice so much to enrich our lives.

Thank you!