Some say dreams are for those who cannot make reality. But I would beg to differ by countering that dreams are the beginning of reality.
Nowadays, goals, especially creative ones, are diminished for being too unrealistic. Want to be an actor or actress? You'll be told it is a competitive field and you won't make it. Want to be an artist or travel the world? You'll never make money that way. Want to be president one day? The chance of that happening is one in a million.
Why are we so used to hearing people categorize big dreams as unattainable? What happened to taking up the challenge and working hard to make the impossible possible? What happened to wanting to prove people wrong?
Eleanor Roosevelt so accurately states, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Her famous quote is one that holds a lot of truth when it comes to determining the future. While sometimes "unrealistic," dreams may be the only thing that makes sense about the future. The future is scary and unpredictable, and yet certain aspirations guide us through the unknown in a way that is not only comforting, but encouraging.
Because of this, it is completely unfair to take away a potential future from an aspiring dreamer. You never know when someone's dream may leave behind a long line of consequences that don't just affect them, but affect you, too.
Dreams, no matter how big or small, make life worth living. Dreams are how people find purpose in life and seek healthy ways to express their talents. I, for one, can tell you that my creative dream has given me lots of raised eyebrows and "how do you plan to do that?"s. The goal to become a famous novel writer someday is a rare coming. Trust me, I get that. But in the end, it is my dream, and while support from others is helpful, it is not a necessity.
Now don't get me wrong, it is perfectly fine to not invest every single amount of your being into this dream. There is nothing wrong with having a back-up plan either. In fact, it is probably smart to have a back-up plan. But that back-up plan should never hold you back from the original intent. It may be easier said than done, but stay level headed while also thinking ambitiously. Though that piece of an advice is an oxymoron, it has been proven successful to the changing, ever-adapting world.
Remember, nothing can be altered if there is no desire to change in the first place. There is a reason you feel a calling to follow this dream. There is a reason behind your motives and curiosity. In your heart, you know what you want, and like me, you may need to ignore the practical sense of the world to achieve it.
If you love what you are doing and have a passion for it, then I say why not? Go for it!
