Please don't be afraid to dream....
Recently, a dear friend sent me a video where a "crazy" dream of a young bride this friend of mine knew personally, was made to come true unexpectedly.....naturally, her joy knew no bounds ... for me, this was yet another proof that you never know when your dreams could come true, however crazy they may be!
Those who know me well, know how much of a dreamer I am....infact, I dream so much that I sometimes think I could be heading towards schizophrenia!!!!
But to me, to dream is an natural as breathing....and it keeps me going, through thick and thin. I dream of how it will be when I am in certain places, with certain people, doing things I aspire to, wish for ....I feel happy seeing myself there and get energized to work towards getting there .....it keeps me moving, it keeps me positive.
Do I always get there? Are all my dreams achievable?
No.
I don't always get there... many a time, I stumble, I fall, I look up to realize that what I was looking for was actually a mirage. I get up, shake myself and accept that fact that this road was not leading anywhere. It hurts, I cry. But then I gradually start building other bridges, adjusting my expectations to give me the energy, enthusiasm and courage to get up and start moving towards another dream.
And at times, when I look back, I see that maybe those dreams that turned sour were possibly not the best anyways....that's where my trust in the One Above grows stronger...like a responsible parent, He seems to know what's best for us, even if we don't see it then.
Yes, it sometimes causes disappointment, even dejection, but I have learned not to dwell on that for long as that is just the tip of a spiral downwards....that leads to nowhere.....and I am too much of a dreamer to go down that road.
However, do I actually want all my dreams to come true?
Yes. In an ideal world.
But I realize there is none. So sometimes I dream about stuff that I wish would happen, knowing full well that the chances are rare, if not non-existent. But then, like this Tanishq initiative, one never really knows.... I love to believe Paulo when he says....
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
I dream impossible, crazy dreams - I think about how lovely it would be if they were to ever come true and it makes me happy. A bit like a young girl wearing a crown and pretending she is a princess in front of the mirror.....childish it may sound, but at times when I am hit by negativity, when Reality sucks, this kind of childish innocence and belief in my dreams see me through, help me to bounce back. If not anything else, lift my sagging spirits again.....and
that's good enough for me...
So, me and my dreams are inseparable - nothing can take them away from me!
That's why I struggle to understand how people are afraid to dream, as one of my very close friends is....
The word "dream" is positive, yes a bit fluffy, but embodies hope, wishes and aspirations; it's about how we wish to move forward ....how can you be afraid of all of this? All that mankind has achieved is because of that drive, that push, that ability to "dream" beyond what exists, beyond reality....
Reality is naturally different - much more sober than "dreams" and for us, its important to keep grounded ....but without "dreams', reality could get you stuck in the routine, in the grind of daily life, where you exist but don't really live....and that's not what humans were meant for.... God made us different, didn't He?
Yes, when dreams are sometimes shattered, they break us ....destroy our faith....but should we allow that to make us cynical, lesser human beings that chose to only exist, doubting every hope and possibility of improvement?
No!
Instead, we should allow ourselves to experience completely the sorrow and the pain, gives ourselves time to recover but keep looking for that exit route out of the road to depression and cynicism. Yes, we should learn from our mistakes - however costly - and adjust ourselves and grow stronger, but keep moving. And keep striving to adjust our dreams or dream another dream.....
Easier said than done, do I hear you say? Tough, I agree, but not impossible ....boils down to your choices and how you want to continue living your life. Been there, done that!
So, I am a dreamer and I am glad I am not the only one....
Because dreams give you energy when you are low, they give you strength to carry on when the tide seems against you, or simply keep you moving towards a greater good....which may or may not happen, but if you give up, you won't
get anywhere in any case.
For those of you out there, that have lost touch with your "dreams", please stop, think about what you are losing and come join us again...
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
An eternal dreamer
In a land where many dreams turn into reality
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