I went Fishing today for the first time in 7 years.  When Mike handed me the line at first I said no I'm just going to sit and watch.  He said well then help Jacob cast his line.  The first cast all the old feelings of I'm going to do this came back.  I showed Jacob how to cast the line and then slowing bring it back in.  I cast the line the second time and Jacob said okay Mom I can do this now, but I didn't want to turn it over, I said let me show you again and then you can have it.  With that I started to slowly bring the line in, then my line and bobber went down into the water.  I couldn't believe it my second cast and I had something.  Mike ran over to help me bring this fish in on Jacob's pole as we were both afraid it was going to break the pole.  When it was all said and done I had caught a 3lb bass the largest catch of the day.

I turned the pole over to Jacob and sat down, I reflected the rest of the time as I watched Mike and kids having fun for the afternoon, that fishing is just like our intentions.  You cast your line with one thing in mind catching a fish.  You slowly bring the line in and if nothing comes with it, you cast again and again for the big catch.  What I realized in that moment is if we don't keep casting our line with our goal in mind all we are going to get is mud from the bottom of the pond.  I also realized if we bring our line in to quick because it doesn't look like anything is biting then we once again have given up on our goals/dreams before they have fully matured.  Let the fish nibble and then hook them with your passion and zest.

How many times have you given up on your dreams because you didn't cast your line again, or you pulled your line in before your dreams manifested?

Keep reaching for your goal and keep casting that line!