The DREAM in You!
Would you believe me if I told you each and every single one of us were put here for a specific purpose? And the unfortunate truth of it is that most of us will never fulfill that purpose. There are many reasons why this is so. Reasons such as fear, uncertainty of the future, learned behaviors, and a negative mindset are all common factors that can block us from reaching our highest self, but at any given moment we can combat those factors and change the course of our lives. That dream, that feeling in your gut that you can't stop thinking of is your purpose calling you and in honor of MLK day I encourage you to feed that dream a little bit, each and every day until it grows like a baby and gets bigger and bigger. So, GO FOR IT! Put actions behind your dreams without fear. After all, fear is not real. To help make the idea of this easier, let me give you a bit of backstory on myself.
I've always been a dreamer, but in the past I'd always allowed the opinion of others to dictate the course of my life. I went to college because my parents had that vision for me, even though my gut told me that I wouldn't find my purpose there. Yet, I went anyway because that was what was expected of me. The good thing is God always has a way of showing us a sign to nudge us back on track to our purpose, and the best thing in my situation was, I LISTENED. I was a junior in college with 23 hrs left to go and a 3.7 GPA when I chose to rock the title of college dropout. The closer I got to graduating, the more depressed I became. I was at the lowest point of my life, and literally a day away from taking my life. I remember it like it was yesterday, I was soo overwhelmed and felt completely out of options when I decided to pick up my bible. I can't remember the verse I read, but that night I went to sleep and had the most vivid dream ever, I knew i was suppose to be a hairstylist. I knew my business name and my mission statement. I woke up inspired and wrote it all down. Everything revealed to me in that dream was super clear. The only thing that was not revealed was the HOW, but deep down it didn't matter because that one dream brought me PEACE and gave me the edge I needed to step out on faith and make moves from the heart. I never looked backed after that day, and I knew no one could dictate my future but me. If I wanted to live my life fulfilled, I had to do what felt right.
A fire lit inside of me that night and it has been burning bright every since. Now, 10 years later, I'm able to retire from being a hairstylist at the age of 30 and be a full time entrepreneur, my products help millions of women all over the world, I'm able to pour into other people financially and spiritually, and I get to do God's work everyday. It was all apart of God's purpose for me, and it was all always connected to that dream in my heart. But what if I had not have acted?? What would have happened? Where would I be? Would all the women who my products help have found a solution? I could literally ask a million questions to drive home the point of how important it is to act on your dreams! Your purpose is so much greater than YOU, and when you begin to act without fear and feed your dreams, you can change the world. So, DREAM GIRL and dream BIG. Anything you can image is real and this world needs you to reach your full potential! #dreamgirl
xoxo
Stormi
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136 comments
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Allena Wilson on
Hi Stormi,
I’m just learning of you and your products from a FB advertisement. It’s so good to hear your story and how many of us can relate. I finished school, got my Masters degree and currently in a higher position at my job; however, that dream is still a dream. I don’t believe we’re completely fulfilled until we’re working in our purpose and doing what is meant for us. I’m so proud of you for seeing your purpose, having the courage to move in that direction and inspire others dream and act on it. Thank you for sharing your story, now it’s time for me to make my dreams reality. Stay blessed! -
Kimkeshia on
Thank you so much Stormi for your words of encouragement. I know in my heart as to what I want to do in the future but haven’t had the courage to go on and pursue it. I have prayed to God and asked him what to do but the difference in me is I hear God loud and clear on what I need to do . I just need to trust him that he will direct my past. I just have to listen. And your story is my Confirmatin to pursue my goal. Thanks.
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Stormi Steele on
Thank you ladies soo much for reading my blog. My goal through my writing is to get to know each of you and you get to know me as well and encourage each other to chase our dreams relentlessly without fear! Im a bit bummed because I would like to reply to each of you individually, but I have to download another app in order to do so. But tomorrows Blog will be on and popping, I really want to get to know you all.
Also, as promised, I will alway choose a winner to receive a free CANVAS HAIR GROWTH SERUM from the comments, and in the future Ill choose more than one. This week’s winner is Chrish (toot1ymail.com)
P.S. don’t be shocked if you get an email stating you’ve won because I randomly give items away everyday without announcement. There’s nothing better than a random surprise gift!
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Angela on
I have followed you for so long and your Growth and determination has always been an inspiration to me. You are the type of woman that will carve the way for our young daughters to have the courage to follow their dreams too!! And women like me who start to feel like anything is possible if you work hard enough!! Keep pursuing your greatness!!! ❤️
Ms.Steele good evening I wanted to personally thank you for all of your hair care secrets if you only knew how much my hair life has changed. I also wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration to all women of color, and we appreciate all you have done for us. I will continue to be one of your customers forever 😊. Thank you again