Dreams VS Practicality
February 26, 2008
Dreams VS Practicality. Which holds more importance?
If you'd asked me 2 years ago, I would have chosen "Dreams" because without dreams, there would be no hope, and without hope, life wouldn't be living, but rather, existing.
Now, 2 years later, I am older, having to shoulder more burdens and responsibilities. Did I take it upon myself? Perhaps. How can I not?
Today I was faced with this question. I didn't like the answer that came out of my mouth. But I was being honest, because it was a concern. How did I become like that? Is it age? Have I been beaten down by reality? Has my heart been hardened?
I hate being this way. But I was glad I was confronted with this today. Sometimes it's easy to get washed away in the hustle and bustle of life, so much so that we forget what's important to us, until someone sits you down and asks you. Then you are forced to face it instead of just bumbling along.
What do I want? What will I choose?
Perhaps things really aren't as bad as I imagine it to be.
It's true, since I have chosen my option, I just have to stick with it all the way. No backtracking. Focus on what's important, and whatever I need will follow naturally. Because the Universe will conspire to make it happen.
How could I forget that?
I'm glad I'm stubborn like that. I'm glad I've got stubborn Hope.
It is now 2 years later. In spite of circumstances, I choose "Dreams".
If you'd asked me 2 years ago, I would have chosen "Dreams" because without dreams, there would be no hope, and without hope, life wouldn't be living, but rather, existing.
Now, 2 years later, I am older, having to shoulder more burdens and responsibilities. Did I take it upon myself? Perhaps. How can I not?
Today I was faced with this question. I didn't like the answer that came out of my mouth. But I was being honest, because it was a concern. How did I become like that? Is it age? Have I been beaten down by reality? Has my heart been hardened?
I hate being this way. But I was glad I was confronted with this today. Sometimes it's easy to get washed away in the hustle and bustle of life, so much so that we forget what's important to us, until someone sits you down and asks you. Then you are forced to face it instead of just bumbling along.
What do I want? What will I choose?
Perhaps things really aren't as bad as I imagine it to be.
It's true, since I have chosen my option, I just have to stick with it all the way. No backtracking. Focus on what's important, and whatever I need will follow naturally. Because the Universe will conspire to make it happen.
How could I forget that?
I'm glad I'm stubborn like that. I'm glad I've got stubborn Hope.
It is now 2 years later. In spite of circumstances, I choose "Dreams".
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson