Should we let go of our dreams?

Our dreams are deeply rooted in our skin and travel through our blood. I believe they are born in our hearts and can eventually reach our brain if you let it happen.

We all have dreams, which may have been built during our childhood. In my opinion, no one should occult his yawning thoughts. If we have the capability to think, analyze, over think, compare, explore, introspect, it means we need to focus more to get a sense out of what we are experiencing.

For instance, if one of your thought triggers compassion for humankind, leading to confusion and anxiety about our future on this planet, it is fairly easy to just put it aside and keep on doing what you are doing. Nevertheless, it is part of who you are and you should listen to yourself. The key to finding yourself and knowing what you want to become during this short journey called life, is an equation of several thoughts, feelings and breakthroughs. Some people tend to get a glimpse of it during their sleep, remembering their nightmares or beautiful dreams while others prefer to meditate to get in touch with their inner minds. It’s not complicated it only takes curiosity and willingness.

We believe we do not have time. We think it’s a waste of energy and probably a hassle. What if it leads to a complete change of our way of thinking after we try to discover more about ourselves? What if we have to change everything? The relationships we’ve built, the job we worked hard for and the security? It’s not a struggle. Searching for our SOUL is a commitment, it’s possible and it will bring you somewhere called HOME.

You cannot build your home on lies.

The downside is we live in an over exposed environment where the quest to happiness is on everyone’s agenda. How can I be happier? Where can I get this pair of shoes for a cheaper price? Who can I choose to marry? We have so many choices, so many opportunities that it’s impossible for us to maintain a healthy rhythm, a harmonious step plan. We think we know what our dreams are, that we are doing everything to pursue them while believing it will obviously bring us joy and happiness forever.

It’s time to wake up! Motivating oneself to be happier is a great source of strength. However, decoding our dreams is a different path.

I will tell you how it worked for me. I’m still working on pursuing my passion and my goals are set more or less. I feel completely FREE. I’m lucky enough to have very supportive parents, the most amazing friends and an ability to adapt quickly to any given situation. I also enjoy random encounters, discovering new countries and I possess a strong creative sense. While these specific characteristics make me a great candidate for this fight for my dreams, it certainly doesn’t mean I will be happy in the end.

Dreamers, risk takers, adventurers, adrenaline seekers, creative minds, philosophers and so on, are not the happiest people on this planet.

If you recognize yourself in the description above, it doesn’t mean you can’t be serene and peaceful, I’m just pointing out the difference between seeking your dreams and finding happiness. When most people think they are usually linked, I can tell you it isn’t always true.

Take my background and my own experience for example. I was engaged a few times, I had great loving relationships with perfect men. I am not afraid to commit whatsoever and would love to build a family. For some reason, each time I am close to truly committing, I get an electroshock reminding me I’m letting go of MY dreams. Because let’s face it, dreams are personal. They are our own creations, private, selfish and intimate, how on earth could you fully concentrate on that accomplishment while committing to someone else’s dreams? When you get married, you give a part of your soul away. Isn’t it what they all say? Isn’t it what poems and love songs talk about? Mariah Carrey giving “her all” being one example and the word “soul mate”, another perfect illustration. The risk takers are those like me, who prefer to selfishly keep their soul, rather than maybe feeling serene and happy. Hence, when choosing the most risky path, you will get an intense thrill and goose bumps along the way. You will live for yourself and sense the freedom and fullfilment in your veins.

At this point, if you have the choice, which path will you take?

As an optimist, I am certain there is a different concept out there, which embodies the soul mate figure in a different form. In my beliefs, strong and sensitive, he has a driven open-minded spirit, he knows how I feel and he has been through similar situations. If I’m lucky enough to meet him, not only will he elevate ME but he will also show me it’s perfectly okay to fall in love without losing my soul. He will support me and back me because he comprehends my deepest thoughts without asking. As if it were pure magic, the same will apply for him. We will experience what we commonly call a deep CONNECTION. It’s possible to find and surprisingly it’s the only time your two paths will become one. Because your dreams become reality and you will have finally won the battle against yourself. You will experience a harmony between stability and movement, between love and passion and the most important of all, between your ego and the world.

Good luck my friends.

Namaste

Yvonne Pearl