Recently, I had been asking myself the question, “At what point, will I feel satisfied with what I’ve accomplished, and what does ultimate happiness look like?” As I went further down this thought-provoking rabbit hole, somewhere between Boringville and Neverland, I found a new path. I decided to follow this unmarked trail, and between a break in the trees I caught glimpse of the most glorious place I had ever seen: Geniusland! It was bright and sparkly, with the sweet fragrance of vanilla custard. That was it; I was hooked! I had to find this place and discover its riches and return with a bounty of golden treasure and knowledge to share with the world. Without exploiting any indigenous creatures in the process, of course, the opposite seems to be humanity’s standard protocol for exploring new worlds). Not cool humanity, not cool at all!
So the quest for Geniusland began! As I continued on in search of the elusive feeling that is Geniusland, I realized that it is not so much of internal place, but a manifestation of my own thoughts and feelings. If I had the mindset that I had to keep searching, well then more searching is what got, indefinitely. But when I asserted that I knew exactly where I was going and that I was definitely going to get there, lo and behold, I’d get right back to overlooking this uncharted wünderworld.
So now what? Well, I stand there way too long, months even, waiting for something or someone to show me which way to go in this new world. I’d leave the clearing, go back, tell others about Geniusland, and try to get them to come with me. But as great as it sounded, no one dared venture out in the unknown.
At some point here, I get pissed off! I realize this place is not a new discovery, but something I have known about for years. And after all this time, I am still too chicken to go where I know I am supposed to be! Finally, after a few people basically said “shut the #&@! up, and go there already!” I did it. I jumped off the cliff and soared into the gorgeous valley below—and I will never look back!
My Geniusland is glittering with singing birds, warm sunshine, and tall mountains to climb. The rivers flow with butter and Maine maple syrup, and tree bark tastes like bacon. It is a world filled with the finest chocolate, delicious hot waffles, dreamy ice cream, and mouth-watering hot dogs. I am always surrounded by, and laughing with, the most spectacular people. And the abundance of riches and wealth is more than I could have ever dreamed of. There is also a unicorn named Bobby who makes the most unbelievable Mexican food and always has the best tequila.
Geniusland is my own creation. It is exactly what I want it to be. I always get out what I put in, and I am completely responsible for whatever I create there. It is a place where I never tire, and anything is possible. In Geniusland conquering fear becomes an addictive game. There are no problems, just challenges, allowing me to grow and refine my skills. I continually get goose bumps, because I can’t believe I get to be in this beautiful place. I feel completely alive and happiness abounds, because I am fully engaged, endlessly creative, and constantly inspired. I become a genius superhero who spreads love and happiness throughout the world.
I don’t live in Geniusland full time yet, but I am working on it…
So I guess the point of this lengthy metaphor is that you should let go of your fears and follow our dreams. Weather it is jumping off a real cliff in a wing suit http://youtu.be/TWfph3iNC-k or blogging about the best fishing lure you’ve ever tried. Get inspired, you won’t be disappointed with what you learn and where your genius takes you. What does your Geniusland look like? (Not to be confused with Guinness Land; that’s something entirely different.)
Love,
WaffleGirl
