When seeking to fulfill our dreams it is important to know ourselves and what our dreams and passions really are. Too often we think we know our dreams and close the doors to other possibilities. We need to be open to the fact that our dreams can be fulfilled in multiple ways. Each has the potential to be exciting and brilliant in its own way. Let me give you an example.
When I was a young man I had a goal to go to a certain prestigious university. I often told others it was my “dream school” but when it came time to go to college, another opportunity at a different university became available and caused me to rethink my dream. I ultimately attended the second school. Some may say that I let my dream fall by the wayside by not attending my “dream school”. Had I wasted my time on a dream I ultimately never pursued? No! I simply didn't understand what I was really longing for with my life. It was never about a certain school. In college I had countless experiences that enriched my life and broadened my understanding. I came to understand that my real dream was never actually to go to that first school but to get a world class education. That’s what drove me and inspired me. My dream was fulfilled in every way.
Understanding the principle that my real desire was bigger than a certain school opened up countless avenues for my dreams to be fulfilled. Following my real dream led me to new horizons I never would have fathomed as a child. Often seeking after, as Thoreau put it, our castle in the sky will lead us to bigger and more majestic castles than we ever imagined. Be open to that. Is our dream really to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra or would you be more happy making music with your family and friends each day, or perhaps teaching others to develop their musical skills as well. Maybe a combination of those or another not even listed. Their are always great possibilities associated with our dreams that we have yet to foresee.
So when you're looking ahead and trying to frame your future, make sure you don't leave part of your dream out of the picture. It’s worth thinking about.
When I was a young man I had a goal to go to a certain prestigious university. I often told others it was my “dream school” but when it came time to go to college, another opportunity at a different university became available and caused me to rethink my dream. I ultimately attended the second school. Some may say that I let my dream fall by the wayside by not attending my “dream school”. Had I wasted my time on a dream I ultimately never pursued? No! I simply didn't understand what I was really longing for with my life. It was never about a certain school. In college I had countless experiences that enriched my life and broadened my understanding. I came to understand that my real dream was never actually to go to that first school but to get a world class education. That’s what drove me and inspired me. My dream was fulfilled in every way.
Understanding the principle that my real desire was bigger than a certain school opened up countless avenues for my dreams to be fulfilled. Following my real dream led me to new horizons I never would have fathomed as a child. Often seeking after, as Thoreau put it, our castle in the sky will lead us to bigger and more majestic castles than we ever imagined. Be open to that. Is our dream really to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra or would you be more happy making music with your family and friends each day, or perhaps teaching others to develop their musical skills as well. Maybe a combination of those or another not even listed. Their are always great possibilities associated with our dreams that we have yet to foresee.
So when you're looking ahead and trying to frame your future, make sure you don't leave part of your dream out of the picture. It’s worth thinking about.
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