We all need to have dreams. I have a plaque in my cabin that says, "If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough!"
Some people are all dream and no action. But some dreamers seem to inspire everybody they encounter.
We like to imagine good things in the future, things that we can pursue, things that we can work toward. Dreams can move us ahead and give us hope. Some dreams are never realized, but still have value. Norman Vincent Peale famously said, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars."
Here are some suggestions for realizing your dreams.
Turn your imagination loose on your dream. Take your idea to the extremes, just to see what you come up with. Your far-fetched ideas can lead you to something else that can really work.
Identify your hurdles and obstacles. Figure out who or what can help you work around them.
Find somebody to dream with you. This might be the hardest thing to do. When you put your dream into words and share it with a trusted friend, it seems more real. And you might find someone who can cheer you on.
Let your dream unfold. When some pieces begin to fall into place, and some don't, you can retool the dream to fit reality.
I'm not an expert at fulfilling dreams, but I like to think big. Dreaming and imagining are key elements of creativity. When we create, we are reflecting the image of God. And that's what we are made for.
