Dreams do come true, for some of us. And you want to be among those who realize their dreams.
Start with this GenuLines look at how your dreams can become reality.
Making Your Dreams Come True
Do you dream of being somebody special, somebody big? Do you fantasize about hitting the game-winning home run?
Do you dream of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have you dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with your relationships?
Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams are only that – dreams.
And our aspirations collect dust.
We want to move toward self actualization. But we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day.
Mere existence becomes our reality. But life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.
The words get in the way
The most common problem with setting goals are the words ‘can’t’ and ‘impossible’.
Most people get hung up thinking ‘I can’t do this,’ or ‘It’s not possible.’ Now, if everyone thought that way, there would be no inventions.
No innovations. And no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.
Remember that scientists drew a blank when they studied the bumblebee. They said that in theory it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly.
But, the bumblebee doesn’t know that. So fly it does.
But some people dream very possible dreams and then don’t act on them. The result?
Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations.
Try this exercise
Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list things you ‘know you can do’.
Under another header, write the things you ‘might be able to do.’ And under one more, list the things that are ‘impossible to do.’
Now look at all the headers and strive every day to finish things you ‘know you can do’. Check them when you’re able to do them.
Then move to the goals you ‘might be able to do.’ Finally, tackle the goals you labeled ‘impossible to do.’
As you work through this process you’ll find that the ‘impossible’ begins to seem possible.
The intention here is not to limit your imagination. It’s to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little.
But keep it realistic so you don’t end up disappointed and disillusioned.
Thomas Edison said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Nothing could be truer.
To reach your dreams be ready to call on hard work and discipline. Any gym rat will tell you that there can be no gains unless you’re out of your comfort zone.
So dream on! Don’t get caught up in your perceived limitations.
As you progress, you’ll find that the ‘impossible’ is feeling a bit more possible.
JohnK 5-15-2023
Overheard: “Keep true to the dreams of your youth” ~ Friedrich Schiller
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