Dreams, Wishes and Expectations

    We have all had dreams in our lifetime sometimes many, big and small.  In my estimation dreams are extremely important because they fuel a desire for achievement.  Sometimes your dreams will become your passion.  If that happens consider yourself one of the lucky ones.

     Have you ever had a dream and kept it a secret because you didn't want to be ridiculed.  I'm sure many of us have so your not alone.  That's all right your dreams don't have to be shared until you're ready to share them but don't ignore them, pursue them.  If you never pursue your dream its not a dream, it's just a wish.  A dream has substance but a wish does not. What I mean by that is a dream possesses a value that will propel you forward to accomplish it whereas with a wish there is no motivation to take any action.  

     Your dreams may not be the expectations others have for you in fact many times you are pushed in the opposite direction of your dream because someone feels they know better for you.  Deep down you know yourself better than anyone else so focus on your dreams.  Others expectations of you, no matter how worthwhile will not fulfill your desires if they are not your dream.  Parents will have dreams for their kids, but don't let these cloud or overshadow your own dreams.

     Dreams can be realized at any age so don't write them off just because you are older, you’ve heard the saying “You’re never too old”.  I believe that, if you are older you’re unlikely to achieve the dreams you had as a youth but dreams are one of those things that are only limited by your imagination.  All of your dreams won't come true but if you never reach for them, none will come true.  Don't get discouraged if a dream of yours dissolves in front of you because there is endless supply of dreams, so simply choose another.

     Anyone can have dreams, actually everyone should have dreams, without dreams we are reduced to being survivalists. Everyone without exception can have dreams.  I have worked with some inspiring people born in undeveloped countries and their dream was to move to the US for a better opportunity which they did. If you were born in the US you are a step ahead of many so the journey of your dreams can start now.  

     I look at the world today and like most people I see too much violence, anger and unrest which shows people are unhappy, maybe if more people pursued their dreams life would be better for everyone.  Encourage others to pursue their dreams.  "Just Saying…"