Keep your Dreams Alive

Once upon a time you had a dream, but you didn't have the faith and courage to see it through and so it died. However, in the back of your mind you still wonder . . . what if . . . what if I would have started that business or what if I would have moved to Paris or what if I would have married that person, I wonder what life would be like now? Would I have more money for my family . . . would I be happier . . . would I have succeeded? Is it too late to follow your dream? Only you can answer the last question.

God plants seeds in our hearts and then reveals to our minds creative ways to go about attaining the fulfillment of those desires. I believe you are never given a dream without the power to make it come true - provided if it's a career choice, you have the talent for your dream. You have to be honest with yourself and realize if your goals are realistic or a fantasy before you begin your journey. As I watch American Idol, I see the disappointment on the faces of the people when they are told to consider another career - well at least they had the passion and desire to try. There is magnificent talent on American Idol, but they may not have the uniqueness that will carry them to stardom. I believe you still need to pursue that dream, if it is your passion, but you may be limited as to how far you can go. Money can't be everything or else you'll die sad.

If we listen to that little voice inside us, it will lead us down the path we are meant to go down, but you need to have the courage and passion to move outside your comfort zone, walk down that path, open the doors as they become visible and have faith that you will succeed. Only you know if it's the right thing to do. I believe if you expect defeat, your subconscious mind will make sure you fail; however, if you want to succeed and you maintain positive thoughts then your life will move in that direction.

When we are young we work and dream ambitious wishes, but the older we get, the more we start to lose our vision and dreams. We go through life never really satisfied, but accepting the life we've chosen; however, in the back of our minds we always remember the dream we once had. When we begin to walk the final episode in our life we struggle with the unfulfilled dream . . . a dream we abandoned many years ago.

If the Lord has placed a vision in your heart, pursue it. Dare to dream and take that first step, because you never know until you try. Believe in yourself and you will succeed - it will take hard work and perseverance, but it's better to try then to live with the "what if's" all of your life. So what is your dream? It is my hope that you have the courage to live life to the fullest and follow your dreams, so that you will not live with regrets.

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and
belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication.
Remember all things are possible for those who believe."
~ Gail Devers

"Future is yours if you believe in your dreams" ~ ME