Dwell

Dwell. 

"Dwell in possibility," are the words of Emily Dickenson. Just the thought of this really is exciting to me. How many times do we allow ourselves to even consider the possibilities? Why are we quick to limit ourselves? 

Perhaps some of this is due to approaching life with a more pragmatic veiw. We look at what needs to be done and couple it with what should be done, and go from there. One of the best pieces of advice I've ever read had to do with false choices. We tend to think we only have two options most of the time. Of course, this is totally false. By dwelling in possibilities we are pushed to look for other options. 

Life becomes more interesting when we free ourselves to consider those options. Not being so quick to discount something might result in using our creativity to come up with a better plan.  Considering possibilities can also promote an attitude of what can be accomplished as opposed to what cannot. 

One way to accomplish this might be through brainstorming a list of ideas. The cardinal rule of brainstorming, though, is to not judge each idea as it is listed. Rather allow your mind to flow, and dwell in possibility. You might notice in reevaluating your list that you find something you had never considered before. 

When given a chance dwell in the possibilities.