Dream Bigger is a subject I had to think about before putting pen to paper, so to speak. In this case it was keyboard to computer. While thinking about my Dream Bigger, I learned something very important. And now, I had my dream bigger story. But first, I must go back to my childhood. This is where my ‘dream bigger’ went from the biggest of big dreams, the greatest of fairy tales, and anything an imaginative child could possibly ever create. Even always making wishes, before you blow out your birthday candles, as well as making wishes on the stars above, constantly.
I remember my childhood looking back, as a positive experience overall, with two younger sisters in tow. Life was good and I was able to express myself most of the time in a positive light. Also, dabbling into Arts and crafts really caught my fancy and chose this as my favorite pastime. This included my fascination with castles and later medieval churches. I think Mr. Walt Disney had something to do with all my fairytale dreams, though, now remembering back.
Next thing you know I’m in my teens and life, well seems, sometimes upside down. It’s not called crazy teens for nothing, but nothing out of the realm of crazy as life was rather normal. New friends, boys, studies to prepare for life long living after graduation and with the natural drama of simply being a teenager. I thought it wouldn’t end soon enough! Then, crazy enough, I missed it when it was gone.
Dream Big ~ All grown up
Now on my own and married, in a new place and completely new state. He was in the service, of course. During the early years, I felt kind of on top of the world, but the fairy tales were grayed and not as clear as before. The dreams were there but constantly changing in my head. But, I still had my childhood wishes as the birthday cakes still kept coming. And, I seemed to settle into my life I had made for myself. So, dreams seemed to get swallowed up by the day to day grind and normal struggles life throws at you.
Gosh, how the years have passed! Now divorced and not able to have my own children, along with being back in my hometown community. I find myself settling for things cause I chose this path and should be grateful, as many have much less. However, that happily ever after fairytale has not actually occurred. At least the picture I had in my head when I was much younger. Yes, you now the one…
Dreaming ~ One day with my knight in shining armor, a set of twins (1 boy, 1 girl, of course). Really nice house with a white picket fence. And live happily ever after!! You get the picture.
…Sometimes I feel greedy, wanting more as others do not have. And funny enough, this is not the important thing I learned pondering all this about myself.
Folks, it is simply this: Somewhere along the way, I lost the capacity to dream, much less to dream bigger. For some reason, complacency moved in and just getting by, took over. Also, that part of just being comfortable grabbed hold and wouldn’t let go. I was being timed out by the ref on the mat! And, time was still marching on, ready or not. The older you get the more your wishes get simpler even. Like, can I just get up out of this chair without cramping up? Okay, not quite yet, but it could definitely go that way. Just saying!
Big Dreams ~ Growing Older
Now remarried, life was looking up and I thought about dreaming again. Then Covid hit, and my world was thrown upside down. But it could’ve been much worse. Our losses were fewer than most. And, as a result, I found a great community of marketing entrepreneurs working in teams to create wealth for all who will work and be consistent. And, now I am able to Dream Bigger as if I were a child again. The possibilities are endless and only limited by my own mind and space. I am so many more steps closer to my bigger dreams! And, I will now have a legacy for those family members that come after me.
I have always wanted to travel and visit all the Castles of the World! Now, I think this dream bigger trip could really happen. Go figure? And, with the knowledge of knowing you are able to again dream and know now without a doubt, it is all within my grasp. And just maybe, I could even own my own castle some day? Just do the work, be consistent, and don’t ever think you Cannot DREAM BIGGER! Consequently, turn that into your new reality. I deserve it! And, so does each one of you. What’s your Dream Bigger? What are you waiting for? The possibilities are again endless, just be open to them all.
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