Just recently I had the opportunity to visit New York City for the first time. Since I was young I had always wanted to visit Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. So off I went on the train from Secaucas New Jersey to the city. Arriving at Penn Station, I stepped out onto the streets of New York at Madison Square Gardens on an adventure that I will not soon forget. First stop the great Macy's store then onward to Times Square. The funny thing about my travels were that I was in Times Square three times in the same day.
My desires to see the Lady in the Harbor, the Statue of Liberty that represented my freedom took me to the Staton Island Ferry and a boat trip to Staten Island. And yes, she was as beautiful as I envisioned her to be stand in all her glory, proud and strong. I believe that many of us forget the blessing and honor of the freedom that we enjoy. I also had the opportunty to see one of the memorials built to honor those that lost their lives in the 911 tragety. This is a structure that everyone should go to see when visiting New York City.
This opportunity to visit places I have only dreamed of has allowed me to take a step back from my internet business and enjoy the fruits of my labor. For success to be truely what it is, everyone who is building a business into a new lifestyle and reaching for higher levels must take time to smell the roses. Otherwise what good is the wealth that is created if not to enjoy the beauty of the freedom that comes with financial freedom. Part of that beauty is to share with others what can be if you just put your heart and mind to creating it.
Now that Thanksgiving has passed let us not forget the freedoms that we enjoy and the ability to build amazing stories of success. Yet it is imperative to continue to express our gratitude and appreciation to those who have contributed to realization of our own dreams so that we as entrepreneurs can helps others find and live theirs.
There are still things that I wish to do in New York City but like everything else, you have to start somewhere and then keep on taking steps forward. A Broadway Show, Chinatown, a walk in Central Park or even a buggy ride are among the things I would like to experience on my next visit. The important thing is that there will be a next visit. What are you doing to make your dreams a reality by living them instead of just allow them to remain dreams?
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