Dreams

I was talking to a friend about dreams today.

What a fascinating concept--the human ability to dream. How do you limit such a wonderful thing to words?

You can't limit it, of course. That's just the thing that makes up its very essence. A dream is limitless. Anything you can imagine suddenly becomes a possibility! Cripples can walk. The blind can see. The ugly become beautiful and Prince Charming waltzes in and sweeps you off your feet. "Impossible" has ceased to be a word in your vocabulary.

There is only one condition: closed eyes. You must close your eyes to reality, to practicality, to logic. You must not think of what mother would say or what your friends will think. You know that mother is very logical and likes practical things. Under such scrutiny, your dream would probably fall to pieces. Many of your friends, also, are not very supportive. The way of today's world is to look out for yourself. They have their own dreams and have no time for yours. Besides, they have sharp tongues. Under such heavy ridicule, your dreams would wither in seconds.

The world is a dangerous place. It is important to hold your dreams close to your own heart. Once you let them out, who knows what will happen to them! What if you never get them back? What if they are injured beyond all hope?

For each person, the dangers are a little different. And yet, so many dreams are shot down before they even have a chance to breathe! Do not let that happen to yours. Cherish it. Keep it close. Achieve it. Then, when you have reached the heights you dreamed of, stand proud and declare your accomplishments.

Look forward to the time when you can finally say "I am living my dream."

A dream is a beautiful thing. Cherish yours, for there are many who have lost theirs.