What's it mean to dream big?
Backstory
I have a dream. My dream is to graduate from college with a masters. Start my own pastry cafe. Write and publish twenty books. Ride a llama. Become president of the United States, and maybe someday, become the supreme ruler of the world, or universe. Whichever comes first. I have many dreams. That doesn't mean I believe they'll happen. I've been told from several sources that it's good to have a dream whether big or small, even if it's just to shake hands with a celebrity, or to see a real polar bear anywhere other than a zoo. Or maybe to eat fifty different kinds of mushrooms. It's good to have a dream, because otherwise... what is life? A constant routine of drab blah blah blah, small happiness(es), and lots of disappointments. I tell everyone who'll listen to me that I'll be the next Mark Twain or Toni Morrison. I'll be a 'something.' I make it look like I'm so sure of myself and that my life isn't just a statistic. But really, I'm all talk. Is this what it means to dream big? Because all I'm doing is dreaming. by Skyebird in Six-Word Memoirs on Aug 18, 2012 | 
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Comments
Heem08 says,
I remember a time in my life when I couldn't stand on my own two legs. I never gave up hope I knew I'll be walking again. That was back in 1986 after an sutomobile accident. I can't run like I use to but I am walking on my own. I even rode a mechanical bull at the Georgia Fair a few years ago. Disapointments are a part of life unfortunately. Best of luck with all your dreams. Maybe my wife and I be dropping in at your pastry cafe.JAD says,
Been a dreamer all my life. Some dreams have come true,some have not. Whatever the case I pay attention. Congrats! on featured backstory.lovelylizard says,
You have to truly commit to dreams, big and small, and put them out into the universe. Sometimes on your way to dream, you get lost and find something better. Believe that you are exactly where you're supposed to be at any point in time and work from there. Good luck.ChefJim says,
Well said! Never let the fire of your optimism burn out.ba_miracle says,
I think you have it down fairly well Skyebird. Thank you for the reminder.Skyebird says,
It was a lovely surprise to come back and find this as a featured backstory. Thank you all for the comments!To Heem08- Your story inspires me, and I'll be sure to work hard too. I hope to see you and your wife in my future pastry cafe. :)
To JAD- Thank you to my fellow dreamer! :D
To lovelylizard- You're absolutely right. Commitment goes a long way, and I'll remember to believe I am exactly where I'm supposed to be instead of doubting myself. Thanks!
soularcher says,
I think that this is the best memoir+backstory I've ever read. Wait, no. What am I saying? The best. Doubtlessly, the best. I believe exactly what you do, and have my share of dreams, be they corny or serious lifetime goals. And your memoir captures basically everything I've believed in my (short, true) life. Wow. Amazing job!favepeep says,
Congrats on being the featured backstory! You paint a great picture of your dreaming "process." It took me back to a list I made a number of years ago; still can't play the flute but I can speak French well enough.