The last couple of months I’ve been experiencing an interesting energy building inside me. I’ve shared with a few people that the image I get is of a racehorse ready to run, but stuck in the starting gate. It may have started around my birthday, the time of year I tend to reflect on my life. What I’ve accomplished, how I’ve lived my life, what I’d expected my life to be like – and nowadays what I want my life to be like in the time I have left to live.

In some ways that image of the racehorse in the starting gates seems apropos. Although I’ve had a pretty great life, there are many ways I’ve kept myself playing much smaller, much safer, than I think God had in mind for me. And part of me is chomping at the bit to feel free to run and jump and be wild! To be the woman I’ve secretly longed to be (check out my podcast episode “Wild Thing Wannabe”).

As we approach the end of another year, are you feeling some of that racehorse energy, too? Some sense that you’re meant for more? Sometimes it’s hard to admit that you want more when millions of women would LOVE to have your life! Here’s your permission slip to admit that you want more. I invite you to take some time to dream and brainstorm. Imagine what “more” would look and feel like for you! Truly, dare to dream and open to what Life has for you.

As a friend says, “Yes, thank you, God! And more, please!”

I would love to hear what might be coming up for you in thinking about the possibilities! Please let me know.