Dreams are Forever

“When I grow up I will become police and have lots of guns” 

“No No, when I grow up, I will become Sachin and have a big car” 

“When I become big, I will have ten cars and a big house” 

“I will be a Doctor, I will be a Teacher, I will be Daddy, I will be Mummy”

 

On a cozy Sunday afternoon, when I was enjoying my nap after a hearty meal, I was privy to the above conversation that was taking place amongst a group of children assembled in our portico. The topic of their conversation was obviously their plans for future and what each one wants to become. My immense interest in human feelings, values and life in general overtook my liking for a siesta and as usual, the above conversation made me put on my thinking cap and took me into the lap of my own childhood.

 

Pilot I will be. From the time I started understanding the ways of this world, I strongly desired to be a pilot. It was a very big dream, considering my beginnings. When I got a chance to undergo selection for a General Duty Pilot in the Air Force, I could not believe my luck. The joy was only short lived since I failed to qualify in the Pilot Aptitude Battery Test and thus permanently disqualified to be a pilot. That was the end of my dream to be a pilot. Though it took some time for me to recover from the shock, it taught me the most important lesson of my life “Dream Big and if failure occurs use it as a launch pad for bigger dreams”.

 

Though I could not become a pilot, I piloted my life well thereafter. … Because I kept my dreams alive.

 

Be proud of your Dreams and Share them.  We as children dare to dream big, sometimes very big and do not feel shy to share them with others proudly. However silly the dream may seem to others, we hold it very close to our hearts. But for many of us, as we grow up, the dreams start dissipating slowly due to myriad reasons and we end up in different domain altogether. The end result is that we even forget the fact that we had once dreamt of our future and if ever we remember, we are disinclined to discuss with anyone. Probably this is the fate of most of the dreams and the most important reason is our failure to hold our dreams close to our heart, share openly with our near and dear ones and develop a resolve to get closer to them with each step forward. 

Keep your Dreams Alive. Long time back I made a resolution that Dream I Will no matter what my age and stage is. Though with each passing stage and year, the content and context of my Dreams keep changing, I firmly believe that “DREAMS ARE FOREVER”. If today I am dreaming about my career, the future of my sons and fulfilling some of my responsibilities towards the society, after a few years it could be something to do with my grand children, spiritual, travel, social work, literary accomplishments etc. Dreams are the well from where we draw inspiration and strength to move ahead and one should ensure to keep that well always full. Do not forget that your dreams are precious and as we fondly keep in touch and an account of all our precious relations and things, keep taking a stock of your dreams now and then. 

Birdge The Void. The biggest drawback with human beings is the void between their outer façade and inner self. In our quest to please the world we carefully nurture our habits, language, outlook and expressions. But we are not so generous with our inner self. It is stifled, silenced and made to pay for all our worldly gains. In the bargain, people learn to go with the tide, robbed of dreams which they may call their own, however small dreams they may be.  The struggle to bridge the void between our outer façade and inner self calls for a lot of strength and resolve, but certainly is worth the efforts. Even if one does not succeed fully, the small success which one may have is enough to dream and enjoy the fruits like innocent children. 

Travel through your Dreams. Ever read the story “Alice in the Wonderland” and traveled through its fantasies? Must have and while doing so felt as if you are on a different plane altogether. Similarly, do take an occasional trip through the wonderful land of your dreams and enjoy the tour. It will give you an insight into the joys, accomplishments, stronger bonds and family ties which will accrue and the difference you are going to make to yourself, your family, this society and the world. When you return from touring your wonderland, you are rejuvenated, stronger and more confident to make your dreams real. 

“Wish you happy dreaming and a fantastic travel through your Dream Land”

 

-- Satya Sista