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Contact Janice Taylor, from Dreams to Reality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.” ~ Joseph F. Newton<\/em><\/p>\n

When people ask me what I \u201cdo,\u201d I tell them that I build bridges.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot like The Queensboro Bridge or the Golden Gate Bridge,\u201d I say, \u201cMy clients and I, together, build a Creative Bridge that ultimately transforms their dreams into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first step in Creative Bridge Building is to cast an honest eye, an observant eye, a loving eye at where you presently stand, and<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0 to recognize the walls that you have constructed that ultimately stop you from creating that which you so greatly desire.<\/p>\n

Can you imagine, in your mind\u2019s eye, where you currently stand and the walls that you have built around and through you? Walls that were perhaps initially constructed to keep you safe, but currently only serve to stop you.<\/p>\n

Honestly looking at oneself with loving-kindness, with compassion is no easy task and it takes courage. I emphasis \u201cloving and compassion.\u201d\u00a0 Should your observing take a judgmental, harsh turn, you\u2019d actually be constructing yet another wall.<\/p>\n

If that happens, note it, back up as it were and begin again.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t be sorry that you made the effort for those who do are rewarded a thousand times over.<\/p>\n

Share your dreams below and\/or build creative bridges with us.\u00a0 Join Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s Kick in the Tush Club\/FB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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