Who snatched our aspiration to be in charge of our lives? Who hampered our desire to go as far and as high as our spirit and character could take us? The government? Corporate America? Our boss? Our friends? Our family? Television? Laziness? Procrastination? Disorganization? Low self-esteem?
Some may have forgotten how to dream-or never learned. Others may just watch visionaries build their dreams – and think it’s impossible to have what they have. A few people walk around saying, “What’s happening? Who’s dreaming?”
We surrender our dreams for many reasons. Whatever the cause – social or psychological – a meager number of people know how to dream big. That’s sad, because we limit our potential when we won’t allow ourselves to dream. No matter who (or what) caused us to relinquish our dreams, we – each of us – have the ultimate responsibility for deciding to dream again. Our desire determines our destiny.
All of us would do well to open our minds to our dreams-and to expand our dreams. Why? Because the bountiful dreamers, and those who plan and organize their dreams, have a life of abundance.
They are fulfilled. Productive. Enthusiastic. Energetic dreamers look forward to each new day. Dream builders have all the money they want to help others. They contribute to society and savor the fruits of their labor. They have time to enjoy life. Time and money give them lifestyle-the freedom to take vacations whenever they want, the opportunity to choose how to live their lives, the privilege to raise a family without restraint, and the capacity to develop their talents.
Prodigious dreamers have the greatest motivation to plan and organize their lives to fulfill their dreams. Message: Dream liberally! Dream lavishly! Dream luxuriantly!
If you’ve lost your dream, resolve to change now. Expand your vision. Open your mind to unlimited possibilities. Learn to dream again. Success and fulfillment always begin with desire.
