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On Monday, our meditation was all about the tiny tragedy of dreaming a dream or pursuing a goal too soon, before it’s ready. But it was also about hope, and expanding our hope to keep our dreams alive.
Today, let’s discuss: what is one dream or goal that you have received pushback on—whether from exterior sources or from within yourself—that you want to keep pursuing and hoping for? Let’s encourage one another in our dreams and goals, today!
I’ve always wanted to own a bookstore! 📚But, everyone always responds about how that isn’t practical. But, I’m keeping the dream alive and someday will show them that life isn’t about being practical!
I have reached a stage in life (having lived under 14 U.S. Presidents -- do the math) where I don't know what The Next Phase looks like. I can usually live with that ambiguity, since I'm still happily and gainfully employed, but as I ask myself the question, "What would you do if," I get crickets. It's both exhilarating and unnerving. It's where the Tyranny of the Shoulds and the Allure of the Woulds seem to collide. Since we're all wired to move toward something, my goal is to have a clearer sense of just what that state is toward which I'm being drawn. When I ask God, He just smiles and winks.
"Tyranny of the Shoulds and the Allure of the Woulds" this is evocative, I really like how you phrased this. Made me think of "getting lost in the Woulds". Very well said!
I’ve always wanted to own a bookstore! 📚But, everyone always responds about how that isn’t practical. But, I’m keeping the dream alive and someday will show them that life isn’t about being practical!
Someday I hope to publish a poetry book. A lot of people in my family don’t think I can.
If you set your mind to something, you can do it. Have faith and don't listen to those that give you negative thoughts.
I have reached a stage in life (having lived under 14 U.S. Presidents -- do the math) where I don't know what The Next Phase looks like. I can usually live with that ambiguity, since I'm still happily and gainfully employed, but as I ask myself the question, "What would you do if," I get crickets. It's both exhilarating and unnerving. It's where the Tyranny of the Shoulds and the Allure of the Woulds seem to collide. Since we're all wired to move toward something, my goal is to have a clearer sense of just what that state is toward which I'm being drawn. When I ask God, He just smiles and winks.
"Tyranny of the Shoulds and the Allure of the Woulds" this is evocative, I really like how you phrased this. Made me think of "getting lost in the Woulds". Very well said!