Ocean of Dreams
Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to
sacrifice everything else to get it? There
are so many choices we have to make in life, sometimes it’s difficult to know
what to sacrifice and what to hold on to.
Dreams can be powerful motivators in directing your life to a positive
state. However, dreams can be
destructive gremlins that ruin everything else if you let them. It’s okay to have a dream, to want it fulfilled
and live the way you want to live, but it always comes at a price. I’ve heard it said, you have to give to
get. Well I’m sure that’s true, but how
much should you give, and how much should you get back? If you haven’t realized yet, I’m talking
about balance. When your life is
balanced, things make sense. When you
are off kilter, things are confusing.
So, if you have a dream and are willing to sacrifice everything else to
get it, will that balance your life? To
me, the easy answer is no.
When I was in college, I wanted to graduate. Obviously graduation represented an
accomplishment and proof to the world that I achieved something
extraordinary. Graduating also meant I
could get a better job. But also, and
even more important to me, were the experiences I gained while in school. Yes it was important to get an education, it
was important to have credentials and documents, but I was not willing to
sacrifice everything to get it. I read
about some people who sacrifice things in advance without knowing the consequences, and it’s sad. Was their dream to be mired in debt for
life? Of course not, but it goes to show
you life can be tipped off balance easily if you don’t pay attention to
details. I worked through college just
like a lot of other students. I also
knew exactly why I was there. And,
coming from a poor family, I understood the value of every dollar I earned and spent. I had to balance my dreams with my
reality.
It’s hard to find balance sometimes.
It may be that you will have to suffer before you come to
understand. I know that’s not
comforting, but it is reassuring to know if you pay attention to those details
I was talking about, you will find that balance… eventually. Following your dreams is a worthy endeavor. Don’t stop. Just remember that there are many paths to go
down in your pursuit. If something seems
way too difficult, complex, or confusing, stop.
You don’t have to change your dream, just change the path you take to
get there. That way, you can still
follow your dream without sacrificing everything else you care about to get
it. And that’s a good balance in life!
This amazing painting is by Josephine Wall; it's called Ocean of Dreams. Check out her online gallery.
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