Dream Stealers

I have been watching American Idol the last few weeks. The beginning stages are my favorite. Once they get to the top bunch, then I am done. Watching A.I. has made me think a lot about the importance of dreams. Dreams are vital to a well lived life. I have known people who didn't have dreams. They were content just existing. YUCK! Not my idea of a well lived life. I have never been one to be content just existing. I have always pushed myself toward a dream. When I was a teen it was being a ballerina. I moved as far as I could with that dream. Then my dream was to be a dancer in New York. My mother passed away before that dream could be realized which changed my priorities and the trajectory of my life. I became a dance teacher and realized I had a strong passion for kids and teaching. My next dream was to be a mom. Got that checked off my list and I was left with no dreams to work towards. After much soul searching, I realized that as much as I loved books and as much as I loved writing, why not see if I could make a go of it. So here I am, having a great time, but just like the rest of us writer folk, itching to get published.

My point is that life is fuller, richer more exciting when you have a dream. Did all my dreams come true? No. Did they change? Yes. But I have always had some goal in mind that I worked for. Watching A.I., I feel for these kids. Going in with so much excitement about the possibilities that may await them. For some it works out, but of course for some not so much. I just hope that the ones that come away disappointed, it will push them to continue working towards their dream or maybe imagine a new, bigger  dream for themselves. It doesn't matter that all our dreams do not come true, what matters is that we have them. Until next time my friends, watch out for dream stealers.