Dreams:
our vivid imaginations and aspiration that birth endless possibilities
in our minds, the promise of real existence. I say real existence
because one cannot truly exist if they are not living their dreams and
being their true self.
We often hear
of ‘a higher purpose,’ and that the human existence will be void of true
accomplishment if we do not find it. Sounds abstract? Let me break it
down a bit, everyone has been made for a particular path that will
contribute immensely to their journey of finding personal fulfillment,
but with no securities promised, each one to his own.
Ever
had a dream that utterly scared you and made you wonder? Welcome to my
world once upon a time; but in all, I have found that the ability for
your dreams to thrive and blossom into reality is within you. You just
have to find it in the process.
Going
through life in denial of your dreams and the responsibility it carries
may seem like an easy way out, but in the long run it isn’t.
According
to Aruni Futuronsky: “The energy it takes to ignore an inner longing is
greater than the leap of faith it takes to move you in the direction of
your dreams” This is so apt because if it is really your true passion,
it will continue to consume you, and you’ll never quite know what
boundless opportunities could have come your way. Also, the immense
satisfaction it could have brought you.
In
pursuing your dreams, there will be naysayers and divergent
perspectives from gatekeepers, family and friends. Dealing with this can
sometimes be the most difficult, because these are people who you share
your life with, whose loyalty and love you can vouch for, yet they do
not share your passion. Now that can be tough. For me it was no easy
feat getting everyone aboard my new chosen path, an acting career in
Nollywood, leaving a prestigious UK career in IT consulting.post by expdonaloaded.blogspot.com..
In
fact, a close friend opened up at some point and said to me: “Isn’t it
better to pursue a more traditional and sensible career route other than
giving up a juicy IT job, and going after an acting career in
Nollywood?” Not even Hollywood she said. It was difficult to
listen to, but it only made me more determined to follow my heart and
give it my best shot. As Walter Bagehot said; “The great pleasure in
life is doing what people say you cannot do.”
Make
no mistake, I’m still on a journey towards the full realization of my
dreams; but I must say that, boy has it been rewarding. Having said that
I still wake up everyday with a new drive to push… and that is what
passion does. The satisfaction and inner peace….no words can describe.
The
key is to set out, one step at a time because there is never a good
time to get going. Here is what you should know, accomplishing a dream
or a set goal will serve as a catalyst for bigger accomplishments, it
makes you say to yourself, ‘all I do is win’, and that positive attitude
garners wins. On the other hand, a feeling of un-accomplishment that
stems from the lack of action will over time annihilate your drive and
passion for the pursuit of your dreams, presenting the risk of deep
seated regret and never knowing what it could become, how far you could
have gone.
A few things guided me in my decision to jump ship, I asked myself these questions:
1) Does this excite you Uru? The answer was “YES”!!!
2)
Does it open up your heart in some special type of way? By opening your
heart, I mean does it make you think outside the box? It stimulates
creativity and excellence.
3) Are you skilled in this Uru? If not, can it be developed?
Next,
I outlined steps in transiting to my dream career and looked into an
immediate financial plan for the transition process. And so did the
journey begin.
No matter what you are confronted with in accomplishing your dreams, stay inspired and celebrate your little successes.
It
may be a career change or the fact that you have to move continents or
states to kick start a cause or a skill. My personal mantra is “go out
there and get it because no one will hand it to you” Whatever form your
dream takes, pursue it today. Take a bold step. It won’t be easy, It
won’t be fancy, and it may damn well never work out…but you made an
effort. Why live a life of what ifs? When you can live a life of what
you did! Only then can you live a life of fulfillment.
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