Times are hard for dreamers

A picture with this saying on it was sent to me via facebook by a friend who understands and shares the same ambitions and idealistic desires as myself. Something that seems to be a rare find in these days...In times of economic crisis such as these it is hard to hold on to our dreams. You question your own aspirations because the goal can seem a bit to high to obtain. But you continue to ask yourself, why not? 

What makes successful people a success? I think you have to find something to be passionate about and then pursue it as if your livelihood depends on it, even if it doesn't. (Especially if it doesn't). You can dream all you want, but nothing is going to happen unless you make it happen. Figure it out. Easier said then done, true. But if other people have accomplished these things, then why not me? What makes them any different. I would argue the only difference is that they've figured out how to make their dreams a reality simply by doing. Let's all take this challenge and ask ourselves what we really want out of life, and then stop wasting time. 

When I think about these things it always takes me back to something Mark Twain said in regards to this very subject, "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." So take risks. Without risk life is not really worth living. It is the unknown, although terrifying at times, that leads us to places we have never imagined. We are always making plans and writing down lists, but maybe a little spontaneity is in order as well. Life is too short to worry too much about plans. Life just happens. Remaining stagnant is not an option. 

I'll leave you with a quote from one of my all time favorite movies, which will remain nameless for purposes of not spoiling the quote, but is one that in it's own way really does make you think about life. And more importantly, question how you live. 

"All I know is, if you don't figure out this something, you'll just stay ordinary, and it doesn't matter if its a work of art or a taco, or a pair of socks! Just create something... new, and there it is, and its you, out in the world, out side of you and you can look at it, or hear it, or read it, or feel it... and you know a little more about... you"

Until next time...