When a baby is born, he/she does not come with directions or a destination for life attached. A clean slate, loving parents dream of what their child will become in the future. Naturally, not all new babies are destined to be the next leader of the country or a top executive for some company. Life does not always turn out the way it has been envisioned. Likewise, maybe you have not been born into the best of situations.

You may have begun life with fewer opportunities than other children, or you have not had the chance for a college education and a well-paying career. But, that does not mean you have to accept your situation, living your life asking the question: "What if . . ."

You can change your life today. Instead of looking at all the negative aspects of your life, start counting all the blessings or good things in your life, no matter how small. Then, begin looking for more blessings to come your way, with a belief and a true sense of expectation. This is really what manifesting things in your life is about.

With the right attitude and faith in your abilities to make the best of life, you will soon be amazed at the opportunities that come your way. Maybe it will come as a complete surprise, or the inspiration needed to seek the break you need, to have what you most desire.

You need to learn the art of living your dreams. Instead of sitting at home wishing for something, you can make it happen! You can turn your wants and needs into reality. Start by thinking positive. The past is gone, but the future is still a clean slate. You can write a wonderful future, or you can resign yourself to a life of "What if . . ." The choice is completely yours.

However, once you learn to live a life of anticipation and expectation, you will be pleasantly surprised at the positive changes that soon take place. Once you learn the art of living your dreams, you can allow yourself to expect even bigger and better blessings.

Think of your life as a film and you are the director. You can choose which parts to cut and throw away. You can also choose which parts you want to enhance and bring more focus to. You don't have to go through life accepting second best. Positive thinking works but the reality is you have to go beyond that. The key is to take inspired action. What do I mean by inspired action? Quite simply to do what you feel is right and will take you towards your goals.

You have the opportunity to live a life that is full of infinite possibilities or just sit back and let the winds of fate blow you around until you are washed up on some unknown shore.