{"id":5325,"date":"2017-01-23T23:53:04","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T23:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/?p=5325"},"modified":"2017-01-24T00:26:35","modified_gmt":"2017-01-24T00:26:35","slug":"are-you-fueling-your-dreams-or-your-doubts-when-it-comes-to-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/are-you-fueling-your-dreams-or-your-doubts-when-it-comes-to-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you fueling your dreams or your doubts when it comes to love?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\">by Gladys Diaz<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5326\" src=\"http:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0-flame-of-love-30875_10150164818525389_695920388_12371881_4683989_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0-flame-of-love-30875_10150164818525389_695920388_12371881_4683989_n.jpg 430w, https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/0-flame-of-love-30875_10150164818525389_695920388_12371881_4683989_n-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">This weekend was one of those non-stop, every-minute-planned, busy-but-\u201dgood busy\u201d weekends!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Usually, I <i>hate<\/i> this kind of weekend, because I love just being able to relax with my family. However, this weekend it was all about fueling my family\u2019s dreams, and that\u2019s what made it exciting, instead of exhausting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">It all started on Thursday morning where I rushed to get my older son tickets to go see a mechanical engineer that works with NASA and then rushed him over there in the evening so that he could watch the 2-hour lecture. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\">Here&#8217;s the thing. \u00a0My\u00a0idea of a fun evening is <\/span><span class=\"s2\">NOT<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> listening to and watching descriptions of all of the rocks they are finding on Mars! However, my son\u2019s dream is to be a mechanical engineer and one of the astronauts who will actually get to step on Mars, so, every time I looked over and saw the wide-eyed look of wonder on my son\u2019s face, and I just <i>knew\u00a0<\/i>he was envisioning himself standing there, I had to smile, and <i>that\u00a0<\/i>made it worth it!\u00a0 (And, I\u2019ll admit, the rovers are pretty cool, too!)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Then, on Saturday morning, we rushed him over to a magnet high school that specializes in Pre-Engineering coursework so that his four years of high school are focused on what he really dreams of and wants to do. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s the thing: This school is over 30 minutes away from our home and we\u2019ll have to wake up at 5:30am to get him there on time, and there\u00a0is a perfectly good school \u00a0only 10 minutes away from our house! \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>However<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">,\u00a0it doesn\u2019t specialize in engineering.\u00a0 So, while it\u2019s not convenient, we\u2019ll be getting up at the crack of dawn (literally) for the next four years to make sure he gets a head start on making his dream come true.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">After that, we rushed him to his campout (he also dreams of being an Eagle Scout) and then it was time to fuel our little one\u2019s dream of being a race car driver!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s the thing: I don\u2019t like racing. It\u2019s not my \u201cthing.\u201d But <\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>he<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> dreams of driving race cars for NASCAR, and there was an exhibition race in town (the first-ever of it&#8217;s kind in the U.S.), so we surprised him as one of his early birthday presents. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Was it worth it? Well, you tell me.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">When your little one looks at you, all wide-eyed and emotional and says, <i>\u201cBest. Birthday. Ever!\u201d <\/i>and then hugs you as he says, <i>\u201cThank you, Mommy.\u201d <\/i>What do you think?\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">(I think \u201c<b><i>Yes<\/i><\/b><em>! Soooo worth it!\u201d<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">And then Sunday was all about fueling my dreams! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Michelle and I are rebranding Heart\u2019s Desire International, and we wanted pictures that are aligned with our message, our mission, and our vision for women around the world having both the life and the love their hearts truly desire!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5330 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Gladys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"379\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Gladys.jpg 960w, https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Gladys-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Gladys-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/>We had the opportunity to work with an amazing photographer\u00a0who is a colleague of\u00a0mine, and we got to have our hair and makeup done, wear beautiful clothes our stylist helped us pick out, and take amazing photos in Downtown Miami! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">(These pics are just selfies taken by us. Professional photos to come soon!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5331 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Michelle-e1485216290185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Michelle-e1485216290185.jpg 3024w, https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Michelle-e1485216290185-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Michelle-e1485216290185-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It was a long day! \u00a0Lots of changing, walking, driving, changing again, and smiling until our cheeks hurt, but again, so worth it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5329 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Family.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Family.jpg 526w, https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Rebranding-Photo-Shoot_Family-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">My favorite parts were spending time with my twin (always fun!), especially when we were just being our silly selves, and when our husbands and my sons joined us for photos, since they are such a huge part of our mission!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>And the entire time we were taking our pictures, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">YOU<\/span> were on our minds<\/b><b>!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><em><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Why?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #800080;\"><b>Because one of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">best<\/span> parts of our business is that our dreams can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>only<\/i><\/span> come true when we help <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>you make your dreams come true<\/em><\/span>!<i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Look, I know that \u201cmaking dreams come true\u201d can sound a bit &#8220;woo-woo&#8221; or cliche, but that <i>really<\/i> is what we are all about: Helping you take the steps you need to take so that you can have both the life and love your heart desires.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s what we\u2019ve dedicated our lives to doing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>So, for just a minute, I want you to think about your relationship dreams.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">What is it that you truly want to experience in the relationship of your dreams?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">When you look at the thoughts you have about that dream and the actions you are taking every day, are your thoughts and actions fueling your dreams, or your doubts?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Are you spending more time thinking about and really taking the action steps that will lead you to having the kind of relationship you say you want, or are you giving fuel to the fears and doubts that have you thinking that that vision is possible for others, but not you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">And do you have the skills that you need to <i>distinguish, dismantle, and<\/i> <i>replace <\/i>those fears and doubts so that you can consistently take inspired action that is directly aligned with making your dreams come true?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">If so, then you <i>know<\/i> you are because you\u2019re already living in a happy, loving relationship that fuels your dreams every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">If not, then it\u2019s simply time to begin fueling your dreams by getting clear around what it is you truly want and what thoughts and actions you need to stop and start so that you can manifest the kind of relationship you desire or deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Because, here&#8217;s the thing:\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"s1\"><b>Every thought you have and every action you take is giving you the results you have now. <\/b><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">So, if you\u2019ve been fueling your dreams, congratulations!\u00a0 We\u2019re so happy for you and love hearing success stories, so please <span style=\"color: #b70cc9;\"><strong>comment below<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0and share them with us!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">And, if you\u2019re not (YET), then <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>let\u2019s talk<\/strong><\/span>, because there is no better time to begin fueling your dreams then right now, and we\u2019d love nothing more than to help you do just that!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">You deserve to have the love of your dreams, Beautiful! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Don\u2019t doubt <em>that<\/em> for a single second!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Gladys Diaz &nbsp; This weekend was one of those non-stop, every-minute-planned, busy-but-\u201dgood busy\u201d weekends! Usually, I hate this kind of weekend, because I love just being able to relax with my family. However, this weekend it was all about fueling my family\u2019s dreams, and that\u2019s what made it exciting, instead of exhausting! 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