When our desires are deep-seated, when we want something so bad, when we want our hopes and dreams to come true… what do we usually do?
Keep it to ourselves or let the whole world know about it?
My
mom would always say that if you have plans, keep it to yourself. Let
it be between you and God first, and when it comes to pass, then shout
it out to the whole world!
I’ve followed that rule from ever since. I even posted about it here.
But really, what’s wrong with the picture of shouting out to the whole world your plans, goals, and dreams?
Just thinking aloud, is it because if we let people know the desires of our hearts, if we allow people to know our goals and plans; if we permit ourselves to be heard, is it FEAR that really holds us back?
Fear of people with negative vibes? Fear of people jinxing our plans? Fear of people who could take away our “power”? Lol!
OR is it more of an internal fear? Fear that if the plans don’t happen, people will be laughing behind our backs? and label us as failures?
OR is it more because by not shutting up, we lessen its impact on us and we become less motivated to make it happen?
Come to think of it, who cares if people know about our passions, the desires of our heart, our most precious dreams? Who cares if the whole world knows our wants and hopes? Who cares if they laugh behind our backs, it’s not our concern right? They can laugh all they want; it’s their choice, anyway.
OR is it more of an internal fear? Fear that if the plans don’t happen, people will be laughing behind our backs? and label us as failures?
OR is it more because by not shutting up, we lessen its impact on us and we become less motivated to make it happen?
Come to think of it, who cares if people know about our passions, the desires of our heart, our most precious dreams? Who cares if the whole world knows our wants and hopes? Who cares if they laugh behind our backs, it’s not our concern right? They can laugh all they want; it’s their choice, anyway.
I
am sure they want the same thing, right? Or maybe, they have this
super-duper negative energy that could take that dream away? Lol! That’s
real power, huh?
When people with full trust in you share their dreams...
I dream of having a house and lot
I dream of becoming sexy
I dream of winning the LOTTO
I dream of having a green card
I dream of having a husband someday
I dream of becoming rich and famous
I dream of becoming a superstar
I dream of going home
I dream of traveling the world
I dream of speaking to thousands of men
I dream of a happy family life
I dream of going to US
I dream of going to Africa to help people
… starting today, let’s just bless them, let’s pray with them that it will come true, let’s be generous with our thoughts and give it to them, let’s just try to be kind and send forth our well-wishes even in our minds.
I dream of having a house and lot
I dream of becoming sexy
I dream of winning the LOTTO
I dream of having a green card
I dream of having a husband someday
I dream of becoming rich and famous
I dream of becoming a superstar
I dream of going home
I dream of traveling the world
I dream of speaking to thousands of men
I dream of a happy family life
I dream of going to US
I dream of going to Africa to help people
… starting today, let’s just bless them, let’s pray with them that it will come true, let’s be generous with our thoughts and give it to them, let’s just try to be kind and send forth our well-wishes even in our minds.
Because, it is God who planted that dream within them, and let's just respect that.
Because, we are making a difference. In a world full of negativity, hate, and drama, we can still, in our own little ways, light a candle and shine.
Because, I still believe, for as we do to our neighbors, we do to ourselves... we do to God.
May our dreams come true today.
NAMASTE.
"I dream is a wish your heart makes." is one of my most favorite lyrics of a Disney movie theme song. I believe that we can fulfill all our dreams someday with the help of God. :-D
ReplyDeleteFor me there is nothing wrong with telling other people my plans and dreams, because they can remind me of my actions if it is not according to my plans and dreams in life.
ReplyDeleteI pray first for my plans and dreams, because I want to offer it to God. That is a good thing to first keep it between you and God alone, it shows that your plans are an offering to Almighty. God Bless you :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's the fear of not getting our dreams that makes us hold back in sharing them. We have this pride that once we want something and we tell the world about it, we just need to have it sooner or later or else, it would be embarrassing.
ReplyDeleteI start with a prayer and decide whether I would tell my friends about it or I should keep things to myself a little longer. People usually keep it to themselves because we fear that we might not measure up to everyone's expectations.
ReplyDeleteA dream is a goal with a deadline. I pray that your goals will be achieved in the deadlines you set for yourself.
ReplyDeletethere's really nothing wrong in dreaming... advancements we enjoy now all started as dreams a hundred years ago... people dreamed of flying in the air... people dreamed of going to the moon... people dreamed of crossing the seas... dreams do come true... it may not happen now but it may happen soon...
ReplyDeleteWe have the same mindset, you and I. I don't mind revealing my big plans - it actually makes me work harder to achieve them!
ReplyDeleteIf you don't have anything worthwhile to say, best to shut up. LOL. I'm an optimistic person and instead of bringing anyone's hopes and dreams down, I actually try my best to support them.
ReplyDeletethis post reminds me of this: FEAR = false evidence appearing real. Don't let that four-letter word stops you, instead be a friend of it. Keep on dreaming and achieving that goals! =)
ReplyDeleteThey say unwritten goals are just dreams. In the spirit of sharing I'd like to share my dreams here. My dream for Special Education Philippines is stronger laws protecting CSNs and their families. More services and activities to help promote awareness and care of CSNs and more research.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it is FEAR of losing face when we don't achieve our goals. People looking outside in can be harsh, especially when it comes to realizing our dreams. Personally, I keep my dreams to myself. Anyway, it's up to only me to achieve it.
ReplyDeleteKeep it to yourself and to God is a very effective. Plus faith it will work
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