Be a dreamer

A major problem in society is its confusion between realism and negativity. So many negative thoughts are being awarded the term realistic.

Haven't you heard someone saying somethings like:

"I actually have a keen interest in history and archeaology.. but I know that there is no real future in that area.. so I decided to major in business instead... I don't like business.. but at least I can find a job"

"I really love ballet but my legs are too fat and I am too short.. I have no future in this area... So I better not waste any more effort in this area.. rather focus on making money..."

"I really love taekwondo but I know I will never make it into the national team because I am just not good enough... think i should just become a science teacher and forget about being a fighter or taekwondo instructor..."

Strangely.. this kind of thoughts are widely applauded by the 'adults'... its called having your feet on the ground... and for all those people who stubbornly insist on pursuing their dreams despite all consequences.. people often slam them down as being unrealistic and childish... So little people actually give these passionate, brave people their due credit.

I mean to pursue your dreams... you really need alot of support.. determination and courage... Most of your pocket money goes into financing that dream and you have hardly any time to sleep and finish your reports let alone teach tuition.. so you really need your parental support.. that alone is already highly critisized by society as being dependent and selfish to your parents... on top of that.. you have family and friends coming to you and urging you to get your feet on the ground and drop your hobby.. get a tuition job.. support yourself...

All these are happening while you are trying your best to keep up with your studies and training. You have to rush a assignment but you have to go for training.. this often means that after training.. you have to get cans of red bull.. drink them down and work through the night.. this often results in you sleeping in class the next day.. which results in the need for more revision.. The stress is unimaginable..

It becomes worse when you have relationship problems or financial problems... Seriously.. the people who pursue their dreams are really admirable... and lonely.. because so little of the time.. people really appreciate their effort to continue a sport.. or an art.. they associate sports and arts as recreational activities.. but for these brave sportsman.. this is not only a recreational activity.. it is their passion...

So sometimes.. being realistic is simply knowing the human ability to achieve great things and not undercut this ability.. if you cannot understand or offer any support, at least just do your part in keeping silent.. do not immediately conclude that these people are dreamers and shut them off.. it is actually these passionate people that often end up breaking records and doing amazing things... It is the training in character.. perserverance and determination during their sports and arts that really build them up for greater things to come..

And of course.. to the dreamer.. the sky is the limit.. you just have to give yourself a chance.. Do the things you love... afterall.. you only live once... Stop envying other people.. if you always wanted to pick up latin dancing.. or maybe learn water colour.. or go into professional football.. now's the time.. you don't have to think and worry and worry.. don't waste your energy.. go ahead and do what you love.. money will follow...

But if you waste your one lifetime pursuing money.. before you know it.. you will be old.. and all the things you wanted to do.. will be more difficult to achieve... so.. as Nike puts it.. Just do it... Don't waste your energy secretly admiring dreamers.. become one.