"Dreams have ways of turning into nightmares."- Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus
Some would agree, that to be consumed by a passion for a dream should not be a sin. I could see their point. It's like finally realizing what you love to do and how good you do it. For some it might be in the middle of a basketball game, others after being told how great their art work.
Soon after, you find yourself driven and motivated to become better, learn more, and grow in that aspect of your life. Then you begin to have ideas and dream about your success through this talent. Except for the fact that this is reality and dreams are not real.
I have heard stories of many people who had to abandon their desires in order to please others. Many of these stories had a lot to do with the way the person's family reacted to her talent. They did not like the fact that she spent hours doing art instead of studying (for the major she was forced to choose) during her extracurricular time.
The worst times are when people tell you how unsuccessful you'll be by choosing your career path. I have never understood the good that comes out of shutting the door to someone's aspirations and goals.
Why is it that dreams are not allowed to become our reality? Here is when it gets worse, when you begin to question everything: "Is it because culture is the one who dictates what is an acceptable career?", "If that's the case, how do people make it big"?
How do successful people get to say their happy with the lives they live? Questioning gets you to a place where your family no longer supports your ideas.You lose friends through the achievements, gain enemies by the triumphs.
The people around you begin to assume and judge you by your activities and ignorance in irrelevant topics. You find yourself in a dark place, all as a result of wanting to think outside the box. Through the jaws of society is how sweet dreams become bitter nightmares.
