Listen to that inner voice
I have never given up on my dream. When something stirs within me to move in a different direction, I listen to that inner voice. I continue to look around me for confirmations and inspiration. In other words, I pray and ask for direction.

Continuous learning
I take classes to enhance my natural abilities. I like anything that is free. On line learning is available to everyone and most of it is free. I search the internet and especially You Tube for "how to" videos. I also go to the library and read, read, read. I never intend to stop learning, EVER!

Passion
I rekindled the passion I once had for my dream to become an artist. I find that the passion is still within me. I remember what inspired me and who influenced me. Most importantly, I surround myself with people who sincerely encourage my passion.

Just begin
I can't realize my dream if I just stand still. I have to start somewhere. So what if I don't know everything that I need to know. No one knows everything. I will learn as I go. Succeed, fail, succeed, fail...that's the learning process. I have to begin, and just get moving.

Keep moving forward
I have to keep moving forward. I find it is harder to begin again once I have lost momentum. Criticism from others and from within is extremely powerful. I believe it is good and healthy to listen to criticism as long as I don't let it stifle me and destroy my dream. I must keep moving forward with learning. However, if I stop, I pick myself up and start going forward again. When a goal is reached, I already have a new goal I  am trying to achieve. To keep moving forward is the first and most important goal.

No Limits
There are absolutely no limits to my future possibilities. Goals are meant to be broken, and life is meant to be lived fully. So it is very important that I do not place limits on myself.