Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

Spring is almost here, and you can feel it, right? The days are getting longer, the flowers are starting to bloom, and all of a sudden, my focus has packed its bags and is yelling, “Take me anywhere but here!” Can you relate? Has the thought of escaping your daily grind ever crossed your mind? I know I’m there. As the warmer months approach, my mind starts to wander to places far away from my to-do list.

But here’s the thing: these breaks are few and far between, and I’m ready for a life where I don’t need a vacation from. How about you? Wouldn’t it be nice to have that kind of freedom—freedom to just be? No more counting down the days to the next escape, no more running away from your responsibilities just to catch a break. Just peace. Just purpose. Just life on your own terms.

Now, let me be clear—I’m not saying I want to live on the curb (thank you, Lord, I’m too blessed for that!). I’m talking about a dream lifestyle, something that feels like an ongoing vacation in itself. A life where work doesn’t feel like work, and every day feels aligned with your passions, purpose, and goals. A life with flexibility, but also, let’s be real, adequate finances to make that lifestyle sustainable. I mean, we’ve all got bills, and I’m not about to start living on “good vibes” alone.

This dream life is different for everyone. Some people want to be traveling the world, others just want the freedom to work from home, and some might crave more time to spend with family or to focus on a hobby. Whatever your version of a dream life is, I encourage you to daydream about it sometimes. Seriously. Let your imagination run wild. Paint a picture of what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like. Let those emotions sink in and use them to fuel your drive. Because if you can dream it, you can work toward it.

It’s about creating a lifestyle that doesn’t require you to check out mentally every few months. It’s about building a foundation that allows you to wake up excited about your day, where the work you do feels fulfilling, and the freedom you crave is just part of the package.

Here’s what I’ve realized: We can have that life. We can build it. It starts with daydreaming and really allowing yourself to feel what it would be like. Trust me, the more real you let it become in your mind, the more you’ll be motivated to take steps toward it. It’s not just about having the dream; it’s about feeling it deeply enough that you’ll work for it.

So, let’s set our sights on that version of life that makes us want to stay in it forever. No more counting down the days to a vacation. Just living fully, intentionally, and with purpose every single day.

And hey, if you’re like me and your focus has been shouting, “Take me anywhere but here,” maybe it’s time to start drawing your dream life toward you. Because if we can dream it, we can make it happen.

Let’s get to work. 🌟