my mind thinks it knows everything - and from far away, can see the line between reality and dreams, the line that separates the possible from the impossible, with clarity.

but as i tip toe towards that line i see, cautiously from afar, instead of getting clearer - it blurs.  all of a sudden, i realize - i know nothing.  nothing at all of what's possible.

our minds are limited by all we've ever known - our experience. but when we open ourselves up to what's possible, we break those barriers ... and live our way into a place beyond our wildest dreams.

five hundred years ago, the words beyond this place, there be dragons! was imprinted on every map just at the place where the world reputedly stopped. eventually, however, columbus’ journey beyond the world he knew, led him to the americas and upon new land, new people, and more importantly - new beginnings. 

and those fearful words would be forever erased from maps with a new world opened up for millions of people.

most of us are a bit fearful of unfamiliar territory and many of us will cling desperately to what we know, rather than risk exploration of what we don’t. it is much safer and more comfortable to seal the door that leads outside and lock ourselves within more familiar walls.

exploration is associated with the mysterious and possibly dangerous - but the real danger lies in our refusal to journey into discovery.

every day there is a place that beckons you, that lures and tugs at you, that longs to be traveled and explored.  how long will you wait to discover what lies beyond your fears and into a world beyond your dreams?

beyond this place ... should be within every mission and mantra. it is an idea that should be taught to children - and respected in adults.    because it is not a place to be feared for it is not the end at all.

beyond this place is the place where we can finally begin.