The Impossible Becoming Possible: A Journey of Heart and Soul

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There’s a certain magic in the air when the impossible becomes possible. It’s like seeing the northern lights in May… in San Francisco. What?? It got me thinking about all the things that were once impossible that have now become possible. Dreams do come true. It’s about the moments that make us feel truly alive, where hope and perseverance light up the darkest paths, revealing a world where anything is possible.

Last night, my daughter and I went on a mini road trip to watch the northern lights. At midnight, we ended up driving in a fog, listening to the ocean, and breathing fragrant air. At some point, for about a quarter of a mile, I could barely see the road through the very dense fog and slowly followed the winding markings. It got me thinking that this drive represented life’s curves. It was nerve-racking, but what could I do besides move forward? Press the brakes in the middle of the road? Find a turnaround and wait for better weather conditions? Cry for help? No, the only way was forward, out of the density of the fog, over the hill. Something that would’ve terrified me before was now an adventure worth going for. My daughter was encouraging me from the back seat, and I was confident in my car and my ability to get us safely out to the clearer part of the road. For someone who survived a car crash as a passenger at 19, it’s a big deal. I wasn’t that brave for many years, and if someone had told me I could be calm and confident driving safely in dense fog on a winding road, I would have laughed in disbelief. It was once impossible. With all the lessons learned from life’s curveballs, it became possible. Seeing the end goal, knowing the steps to get there, and believing it’s possible during setbacks and failures makes all the difference.

Turning the impossible into the possible requires a special kind of perseverance. It’s the kind that sees beyond failure, beyond setbacks, and focuses on the glimmers of hope. Thomas Edison, who endured thousands of failed attempts before inventing the light bulb, famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” His words remind us that each step, even the missteps, are part of a beautiful dance towards success.

A Dance with Dreams

It was once impossible for me to even be in a car without having a panic attack. Surviving a car crash took a toll on me physically and psychologically. Luckily, I have a drive (pun intended) to overcome my fears and push myself to get the result I want. What I wanted was to drive my own car with ease. I didn’t have my driver’s license back then, and this goal seemed far from reality. I had a concussion and had to be on bed rest with no TV, no screens for a month. I was lying in bed staring at the ceiling and dreaming about the freedom of being in the driver’s seat, going places I wanted without fear. Fast forward a year, and I was learning how to drive a stick shift, practicing my skills on the hills of San Francisco. I took one block at a time and one stop sign at a time. I had a patient teacher by my side, so when I felt overwhelmed, we could stop, take a breather, and continue the lesson. When I got my license (on the third attempt due to my anxiety), I started taking Friday drives to the ocean, away from city traffic, going slowly and steadily on the winding roads of Highway 1. It was not easy. I thought it was impossible for me to achieve the ease of driving. But I enjoyed the freedom driving provided. After 15 years of driving different cars on various terrains and distances, one morning while driving to work in the middle lane, something was missing. I couldn’t understand what it was. Then it hit me: my fear was gone! For the longest time, I couldn’t drive by concrete dividers on the freeway because they intimidated me. I was so used to having my anxiety and fear in the car with me that it took me a minute to realize they were gone. To test it, I changed to the left lane next to the concrete divider. NOTHING! I felt free! I was finally driving with ease! Something that once seemed impossible is now easy! It didn’t happen overnight, but when I realized the difference, it felt miraculous.

Unity in the Quest

I’m sure I’m not alone on this journey! If you experienced a life-altering event that left you questioning what was possible for you, you are ahead in the game. I had help and support in pushing these limitations and learning these life lessons. It was hard to trust being in a car with someone else behind the wheel. My accident taught me to be very conscious about who I get in the car with. That’s what I teach my daughter.

A Future Full of Possibilities

If you made the impossible possible once, it’s more likely you will do it again. And again. And again. It all starts with taking the first step towards that dream, goal, or desire. Once we learn how to believe in ourselves, the sky’s the limit.

Heartfelt Triumphs

The journey from the impossible to the possible is more than a series of achievements; it’s a symphony of the human heart and soul. It’s a testament to our capacity for hope, our resilience in the face of adversity, and our boundless creativity. It’s about the stories that make us laugh, cry, and believe in magic.

As we stand at the threshold of new possibilities, let’s remember that every dream, no matter how impossible it seems, starts with a single step forward. Let’s cherish the moments when our hearts whisper, “What if?” and our souls respond with, “Why not?” Because in those moments, we find the true essence of making the impossible possible.

What did you make possible that once felt impossible?