"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream". CS Lewis
Can we take a trip down memory lane? Do you remember when you were 4 or 5 years old, when absolutely nothing mattered, when you allowed yourself to dream. In fact when you were encouraged to dream big. When your creative mind was at its peak.
What are your greatest memories? Come on be open with me, I'm sure it wasn’t only me that wanted to be a super-hero, a policeman, an astronaut, etc. Do you remember when nothing else mattered apart from becoming or having whatsoever you desired? I remember it clearly! *Nostalgic moment*.
During our early development stages, our impressionable minds allowed us to develop a wild, creative, untamed, uncontrollable imagination. Which led us as kid to believe we could achieve and be anything we wanted. Do you still think you can do and achieve anything you wish? Or have you also been affected by the ‘bug’...
If I’m correct, as you are reading this article, many of you are saying ‘I would have pursued my dreams, but, but , but, but why is nobody saying “I am”.
Has anyone ever stopped to think, why many of people rarely achieve his or her childhood fantasies and desires? Why these desire and childhood dreams gradually dissipate or why they remain childhood fantasies?
By the way…I used to really want to be a super-hero really bad. I loved Captain Planet [Does any body remember him?]
Many factors cripple our child-like ability to dream or remain creative. Society, our family, our friends, insecurities, etc. play a significant hand in dampening our wildest dreams. Whilst growing up, how many times, did you hear, no you cant, wont, shouldn’t, etc. Over time we begin to settle for a simple, comfortable, non-boundary pushing life. Our super-heroic dreams are squashed, our quest for success is dwindled, our dreams of wealth are deflated. We begin to settle. Nelson Mandela quoted "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life than the one you are capable of living".
An infant's ability to imagine is their greatest asset. Why should dreaming BIG stop at infancy? Don’t let your current situation stop you from chasing that dream. Today, you can do it. Why don’t you stand up right now, go remember your wildest dreams and chase it today.
Dreams are like stars... you may never touch them, but if you follow the they will lead you to your destiny".
Today, I implore you to dream again. Re-ignite your desire. I am an advocate of the Obama slogan 'Yes we can'. We can and we will.
You must be able to dream, but most importantly dream big. Donald Trump, the American business tycoon, suggested that if one is to dream at all, you might as well dream BIG.
There is something pure about a child's desire to conquer the world. Lets embrace this purity. Chase that dream today. Forget societal or environmental constraint.
Have a wicked time re-discovering your youth.
Can we take a trip down memory lane? Do you remember when you were 4 or 5 years old, when absolutely nothing mattered, when you allowed yourself to dream. In fact when you were encouraged to dream big. When your creative mind was at its peak.
What are your greatest memories? Come on be open with me, I'm sure it wasn’t only me that wanted to be a super-hero, a policeman, an astronaut, etc. Do you remember when nothing else mattered apart from becoming or having whatsoever you desired? I remember it clearly! *Nostalgic moment*.
During our early development stages, our impressionable minds allowed us to develop a wild, creative, untamed, uncontrollable imagination. Which led us as kid to believe we could achieve and be anything we wanted. Do you still think you can do and achieve anything you wish? Or have you also been affected by the ‘bug’...
If I’m correct, as you are reading this article, many of you are saying ‘I would have pursued my dreams, but, but , but, but why is nobody saying “I am”.
Has anyone ever stopped to think, why many of people rarely achieve his or her childhood fantasies and desires? Why these desire and childhood dreams gradually dissipate or why they remain childhood fantasies?
By the way…I used to really want to be a super-hero really bad. I loved Captain Planet [Does any body remember him?]
Many factors cripple our child-like ability to dream or remain creative. Society, our family, our friends, insecurities, etc. play a significant hand in dampening our wildest dreams. Whilst growing up, how many times, did you hear, no you cant, wont, shouldn’t, etc. Over time we begin to settle for a simple, comfortable, non-boundary pushing life. Our super-heroic dreams are squashed, our quest for success is dwindled, our dreams of wealth are deflated. We begin to settle. Nelson Mandela quoted "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life than the one you are capable of living".
An infant's ability to imagine is their greatest asset. Why should dreaming BIG stop at infancy? Don’t let your current situation stop you from chasing that dream. Today, you can do it. Why don’t you stand up right now, go remember your wildest dreams and chase it today.
Dreams are like stars... you may never touch them, but if you follow the they will lead you to your destiny".
Today, I implore you to dream again. Re-ignite your desire. I am an advocate of the Obama slogan 'Yes we can'. We can and we will.
You must be able to dream, but most importantly dream big. Donald Trump, the American business tycoon, suggested that if one is to dream at all, you might as well dream BIG.
There is something pure about a child's desire to conquer the world. Lets embrace this purity. Chase that dream today. Forget societal or environmental constraint.
Have a wicked time re-discovering your youth.
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