When we hear the phrase “over the rainbow” it automatically summons the thought of somewhere unreachable, perhaps even untouchable, yet we all hope it exists, some even believe that it does. What if “over the rainbow” did exist? What if it wasn’t a mere fabrication from a song, but an inspiration for reality? If that’s true, we must look at the phrase in a completely different light.
To be able to fly, we must grow wings and to grow wings, we must listen carefully to that which can take us there – our intuition. When we’re young, we have intuition abound, then as we grow up, we’re constantly told, taught and advised to use our brain, not to listen to that little voice that has our gut rolling.
We all find contentment in our lives as time goes on, never questioning, nor doubting and settle into our lives as we know it, in other words a routine, regardless of who we are or what walk of life we come from, our lives are...our lives. However the difference between the average and the movers and shakers, is the ability to feel outside that life. The question is, are you willing?
Can you step out of that comfort zone to challenge your normal? Are you willing to take the other road to find the dream, even though at that moment, it’s the unknown to you?
If you can, I will guarantee that you'll throw your world off kilter and in a moment, it may seem dire to all who are in your life and to the ones you love. Yet if you have patience and understanding on your side, the rocks, dust and stones will slowly disappear, leaving behind a smooth path, where you can tug on the hands of those you love, enticing them to follow and eventually you won’t need to wish upon a star to fly over the rainbow.
Article comments
1 - Laura Burks - author of Altered a young adult paranormal romance mystery
I never though of it this way, but what you wrote really makes sense. Thanks again for your words of wisdom. As always, another great article.
2 - Dorothy
Beautiful words...it is such a pleasure to know I know the author of this. ;o)
3 - C. Elizabeth
Thank you Laura and Dorothy, I love getting comments :)
4 - Eleonore Caron
I remember hearing that phrase "over the rainbow" many times. I remember it from the classic "Wizard of Oz". I am a new writer and I am trying to learn a lot of new things about writing,publishing,promoting, supporting other authors and I feel way out of my comfort zone, its all new and strange to me but if I try to step out of the box maybe I'll grow and learn, Right?
Thanks for the article.
5 - C. Elizabeth
Yes Eleonore, stepping out of the box will take you places you never dreamed. I know, I'm living proof. Our minds have no boundaries. Embrace and run with it. All the best to you. Keep me posted. Char