Dreams
Everyone dreams; and we all have dreams. There is a difference.
Freud called dreams, “….the royal road to the unconscious.” Jung’s work on dreams and dream interpretation greatly expanded the realm of exploring and understanding the dream world.
“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” ~Oprah Winfrey
Herein lies the difference. Living your dreams, pursuing your dreams requires faith, courage, tenacity, self-confidence, and the strength to move beyond repeated failures and discouragements.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~Harriet Tubman
“I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.” ~Ferdinand Porsche
The dreams of childhood are so often swallowed by the demands of adulthood. So often the regimentation and rigors of singular and societal survival drown the aspirations and fulfillment of dreams.
“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” ~Les Brown
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible to do.” ~Pope John XXIII
The Declaration of Independence enacted as law that all people have an equal and unalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of their own happiness. It does NOT define lifestyle or happiness.
The American Dream arose from these principles. By working hard, one can become successful, have a nice home, two kids, and plenty of money. Obviously much has changed. Yet, the realization of dreams is still possible.
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~Walt Disney
“Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.” ~Khalil Gibran
What dreams are you pursuing?
Blessings.
