I used to dream about doing something that mattered. I thought I was special and that I could change the world.
Then I was told to grow up, see the world as it is. Without magic.
But all those people who encouraged me to fit in, work hard, get good grades, get a steady job, get married, have a child, they were wrong. Those things didn’t make me as happy as they were supposed to. I still missed having purpose, and feeling a connection to something bigger. It’s not that those things didn’t matter, and I was mostly happy. But I missed not changing the world.
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Little by little, I started dreaming again. I did not feel guilty for wanting more or something different. I knew that this was my path because it felt good.
Learning to dream big has brought magic back into my life.
I feel like I’m working towards something that matters. I feel I can change the world.
Here’s what I’ve learned so far:
- if you don’t let yourself dream, your life will never change because you won’t be open to possibilities.
- dreaming big doesn’t equal instant overwhelm. I may dream of becoming an author, but I don’t put ‘write a book’ on my to-do list. I choose something smaller and manageable, and I trust that it’ll take me where I need to go.
- I’m not sure that you can be an expert in dreaming big. I think that different blocks show up at different times, and just because you’ve tackled one doesn’t mean you’re done.
I choose to dream big and to create change. All those things I wanted to do when I was younger, I can still do them. I was right about the world – it IS magical, wonderful, full of possibility. I am happier when I remember this.
How about you? Does dreaming big dreams make you happy?
Let me know in the comments!
Love,
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This is so true. There have been times, after I’ve achieved a huge dream, that I’ve stopped dreaming momentarily. And a great void opened up. Dreaming is not just something we must do once. Like sleeping and eating, it is an essential part of daily life.
It is! Dreaming is essential to making stuff happen, plus it’s so much fun if you believe that your dreams can actually come true!
How lovely! Yes, the world is magical! We’re all changing the world who change our hearts first. <3 Keep dreaming!
Hugs and butterflies,
Those who change our hearts and choose to live from our hearts. <3 Big hug to you too! 🙂
Love this post Joanna! I love dreaming big. I think life is all about imagining what we truly desire for ourselves, then having the courage to go out and live it!
Thanks for sharing.
Rachel X
I agree, though it has taken me a while to get here! 🙂
Yes! I LOVE dreaming big! I enjoy working towards something, day dreaming about it, and watching it come true.
Something I heard the other day really inspired me. If you call yourself a ______ then ______ every day. So, for instance, if you call yourself a dancer then dance every day.
Thanks for the inspiring post!
I love that. Though I call myself maybe things, don’t know if the days are long enough to fit everything in! 🙂