Prompt # 20

 This week's prompt is all about our ideal life. If you could wave a magic wand and create your perfect life, what would it look like? Who would you be with? Where would you live? What would you be doing? Dream big!!

My perfect life would start off with living with my husband and son somewhere near water. Water has always been soothing to me.  I love swimming, love the freeing sense of floating. The beach is my happy place. The sound of the rushing or lapping water calms my nerves and a beautiful lake view can brighten the darkest day. Being on a boat is like being in Heaven. 

I would have lots of time to read and write. Stories take me away and allow me to take a break when reality gets to be too much. Journaling and writing has always been healing for me. In my dream life this would go one step further and I would have collections of poetry published as well as a book of my journal entries and prompts. I know it's cheesy but I love the idea of signing books and hearing others' stories of their own healing. 

I would still be an advocate. I am extremely lucky and grateful that I get to do something I love. It's an unbelievable sense of fulfillment to help others. I would continue spending my time working to create a safer world for all. I can't see myself doing anything else. It's in my DNA. 

I would spend lots of time with friends and family. I love planning and throwing parties. We would get together regularly - movie nights, board game nights, mystery nights, barbecues, dance parties, fancy dinners - it doesn't matter as long as it's spent with great people and good vibes. 

I am working to make this dream real. As I put my calendar together each week, I am now scheduling time for myself to both read and write. This makes sure that I have that time set aside. If it's in my planner I have to do it! I am looking into agents and working on book proposals. It's one step - but it's a step in the right direction.

Unfortunately COVID has put a damper on get togethers....but I am still cultivating my friendships. Zoom meets, phone calls, Skype and Facebook messages ensure we still connect. And once this is over I am putting on the biggest party ever!

I am continuing to advocate for others. My last breath will probably be in service of survivors everywhere! Raising awareness is important to me, and I might even have a few surprises up my sleeves for next April!

Slowly but surely I am working to make my dream life a reality. I am blessed that they started out not so far apart.

Your turn - what does your dream life look like? How can you work to make it a reality? Let us know in the comments!