Last night I saw an interview and performance with Keith Urban.
The discussion and his new song were about our ‘wildest dreams’,
especially those we had when we were young.
Back then, I wanted to be a veterinarian as an expression of my love for all animals.
To be an architect to create beautiful spaces for living.
To design greeting cards for Hallmark, both funny and meaningful.
The song, “Wildest Dreams”, awakened something in me. I rose this morning thinking about dreams. I realized I have been so focused on invigorating my aging self that I had forgotten to remember my own unrealized dreams. I forgot to remember that I still have time!
What a tragedy! So, I began to resurrect the unspoken dreams I still have.
To have a home with a barn.
To gallop joyfully across a field on my horse.
To have my creations shared.
To feel loved and adored again.
As I look back, the accomplishments of my life have always been preceded by dreams. It is time for me re-member and live into them.
So, I ask you, dear readers: how are you walking the fine line between acceptance and the dreams you had as a ten-year-old kid?
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I absolutely love this! Please continue realizing your beautiful dreams! You have given me a new spark today! Due to some recent health stuff, I had gotten into a “maintenance” frame of mind. Yes, these issues are a reality, but they are not my identity! Love this and thank you so much. As usual, your photography is mesmerizing!
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I really understand the “maintenance” mode. Thank you for your comments and happy sparking! Love E
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Great questions, E. Let me think about that….
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Love you – JC!
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At 50 – at 60 – yes, I dared to dream. At 70 (and the pandemic) I’ve been in ‘take every day and every aspect of life as it is and make the best of it” mode. Be grateful. Stay alive and healthy. Dreams? I’ve been more focused on relinquishing…. acceptance with a tide of wistful hope living slightly beneath expression.
I love your inspiration to hold dreams again – ‘out loud’ – and then – takes what comes. In my years with Elizabeth Cogburn, two of her chants for the 4 directions was, “Heart’s Desire. Thy Will Be Done,” and “Dare. Act. Image,” which translates to, “Dare to imagine (vision), then Act”. — Thanks for the awakening ‘Call’.
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