Ask the Readers: What Is Your Dream?

Martin Gommel Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 18:56 pm

My dream is to live from selling my photographs and from blogging. Today I postet a new image to flickr ( http://flickr.com/photos/kwerfeldein/2056881193) and published a videopost on my blog. At this time I am writing a new blogpost for tomorrow.

Sheila Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 19:30 pm

My dream is to be a full-time fiction writer and I’m working on a novel for National Novel Writing Month that I hope to revise into a publishable manuscript.

Teo Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 19:34 pm

I blog about this Japanese artist called YUI, so right now my dream is to become her interpreter *blush* Ok to be more practical, attend her concert and meet her fans from all over the world.

My plans? I have secured a scholarship to be one year exchange student (now just have to find a university), I’m going to take Japanese Proficiency Test and TOEFL, and try to be more productive, instead of slacking around (read blogs such as Zen Habits helped too, thanks!)

Greetings from Malaysia =D (another dream is reach financial freedom on 40. I’m saving up 50 bucks every month in bank, not planning to touch that account)

Cody McKibben Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 19:39 pm

Hi Leo, thank you for the inspiring post yesterday. I’ve constantly struggled with naysayers among my family and close friends, which can often discourage you from pursuing your biggest dreams. Thanks for the motivation to keep going!

#1. My dream right now is to relocate to Thailand for 6 months to a year, continue to do freelance blog design and consulting services for global clients, and focus my blog on this type of motivation for other college students and young professionals.

#2. Today, I resolve to review and clarify motivational/goal-setting content to discuss at my website (for personal empowerment and for the benefit of my readers =)

Thanks again. I believe I will write up a review of your article–it was great!

Niels Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 19:42 pm

My dream is to live on a planet where most of the people have live in balance with nature, where there are no wars, where people are reasonably healthy and more important at peace with themselves and others.

Start with yourself they say, so I meditated today and was kind to my fellow men.

Mrs. Micah Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 19:59 pm

To be a successful writer with a good blog or two, freelance work and a sewing business on the side.

I’ll finish a piece I’m writing. :)

Evan Hadkins Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:11 pm

Like Niels to live sustainably on the planet where all of us can live convivial lives.

In my personal life I try to be a good friend. As money earning hopefully through blogging, educating and selling useful stuff.

I support my friends as best I can and am working on a couple of blogs.

Erik Discordia Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:19 pm

I’m working as a consultant atm.
My dream is to become lead for a unix/network/operations team at one of ou´r customers (no particular one).
My next step to fullfilling this is to ask my boss to actively look for such positions at our customers,
Chances are small, since souch positions are mostly closed for external contractors…but still a chance =)

Good luck to my fellow commentors of this article!

Manu Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:20 pm

My dream is to be a full time writer, speaking fluently at least 10 languages, and traveling all over the world, meeting with people and giving speeches.
..i have to start now, to pursue my dream

Jeff_ Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:21 pm

1. Share a secret with everyone..

2. Waited another day..

One Eyed View Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:43 pm

1. Spread positivity

2. Just went and kissed my wife and told her how beautiful she is…

Andrea Hess | Empowered Soul Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:45 pm

My dream … to become a fully enlightened Being in this lifetime. I’m working on it.

In the meantime, I dream of expanding my Practitioner program to thousands of students all over the world, writing at least one book every two years, and assisting as many people as I can in stepping fully into their potential as Divine beings and living their Soul purpose with utter authenticity. I’m working on that, too … new website for my modality, Soul Realignment is under construction right now.

And then there’s world peace … :-)

Blessings,
Andrea

Addy Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:49 pm

My dream is to speak/write fluent Japanese, Korean, Italian, and French. I also want to be a magazine editor, or at least a full-time writer, maybe eventually write that book that’s been on my mind since I was 12 or actually keep a blog going. I would also like to travel to Japan and South Korea.

I’ve already taken some steps and am teaching myself Japanese (although a class is preferable…so a step there is to look at classes/schools). For my dream career, I am doing my research and trying to step up my skills. I’m also going to be looking at internships.

Sami Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 20:52 pm

I have been told many times that I am a dreamer. And I am realising right now, that I maybe am. I have changed my goals life so many times that I got lost. And lost out on many things, that I care not to mention for the moment.

I know I am going to sound as if I am high on something, but I am serious, life is too important to important to be wasted on dreams, that will not benefit later Money is not one of them, unless you give it away, and keep what you need to support your self and your family.

But if I do know one goal I had for such a long time. That is to lead a good life and please my creator. All else in life comes second.

I don’t know how many people here are religious. I believe in the after life, I also believe I will go one of two ways (Heaven or Hell). And I definitely want to end up on the former. However, there is a lot that need to be done to ensure my place there.

If you are wondering what religion I might be following, it is Islam.

WereBear Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 21:06 pm

I dreamed I could find a way to help people understand cats, and make both of them happier…

and I published another blog post today. So far, so good!

Jan Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 21:31 pm

1. Becoming a freelancer or entrepreneur in the sports world.

2. Today I exercised (as almost every day for the past 4 weeks) for the qualifying exam in february next year, so I can study “sports management and communication”. I want to study at Europes BEST sports university: in Cologne, Germany.

Sarah Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 21:58 pm

My dreams change many a times. I wanted to do many things - opening a childcare centre, writing children’s books, travelling the world..

But my main dream right now is to keep blog running. I started one but only wrote a couple of articles and it stalled. I intend to start another one soon. Revving up my engine to write a few articles before launching it. But how do you run a blog with only 3 hours a day on hand?

Shawna R. B. Atteberry Says:

November 23rd, 2007, 22:08 pm

My goal is to publish books both fiction and non-fiction. Right now I just need to keep writing. Also on the non-fiction side, I need to keep a constant tone. Right now my writing suffers from conversational/academic schizophrenia. So rewrite, rewrite, rewrite is my strategy.

Free Fall Creative Says:

November 24th, 2007, 0:23 am

My dream is to have a fully self-running group of web properties which will generate enough income where I do not have to work but 1-2 hours a week to keep it running properly so I can focus on other things in my life like family, my relationship and exercise and MMA training.

Today I will begin planning the way I am going to set up my new office so I can focus on building the first of many web properties I have in line to be built.

Ethan Says:

November 24th, 2007, 2:31 am

My dream is to make the US Soccer U17 National Pool. I am 15 years old, and I have used several techniques from your blog (forming habits, keeping logs.) Although there are still several hurdles to face, I am well on my way to making this a reality. Thank you, Leo.

Shankar Ganesh Says:

November 24th, 2007, 3:58 am

My dream is to establish a web based company - build a brand that will get recognised by most people in this world :)

Joel Casarez Says:

November 24th, 2007, 4:51 am

My dream is to start my first of 5 businesses after graduating next May.

I started today by drawing up some financial reports to see if my first business is even feasible. So far it looks like it is.

Lipton Says:

November 24th, 2007, 5:29 am

My Dream, to sooner rather then later live financially free…. and be a great husband and father. Hopefully because of http://starfeeder.com ;)

sven Says:

November 24th, 2007, 6:35 am

My Dream:
A small house next to the ocean in a mild climate, with waves you can surf in and a basketball court close by to shoot some hoops with friends.

How I am working on this?
Earn enough money to finance it, get a good education and try to work out how my brain can solve this matter.

William Profet :: OneJobTwoSalaries.com Says:

November 24th, 2007, 7:04 am

My dream is to retire at 40 and start travelling and photoshooting :). Today’s actions I am going to perform are:

1. Clear my vision/plan about this retirement - how much money I need.

2. Write a ne post on OneJobTwoSalaries.com. (since this site is one of my major money sources :))

3. Find my dream trip and plan the itinerary + photoshooting ideas and places.

Good luck to all! :)

William Profet :: OneJobTwoSalaries.com Says:

November 24th, 2007, 7:06 am

Sorry for the typing error. The right sentence is:

2. Write a post on OneJobTwoSalaries.com. (since this site is one of my major money sources :))

Angell Says:

November 24th, 2007, 7:37 am

I used to have the same dream as Martin, at the top of the comments for this post (living from my photographs).

But I’m not so sure nowadays. I find my best work comes when I’m working free of commercial contraints…

So I think I’m in between dreams at the moment. Ot at least trying to find a commercial aspect which doesn’t hinder my creative flow… but that could well come from outside of photography. I get the feeling that dreams, like the dreams we have when we sleep, can take quite unexpected twists and turns…

P Says:

November 24th, 2007, 7:47 am

Sorry but this does not work for me. “Go for your dream” is a typical nonsense. It means you will spend your time chasing some distant goal and you will never catch it since it is a dream and as such, it is always one step ahead of you. You will imagine yourself in a situation that might not ever occure and you will waste a lot of energy working towards the “dream.” What I try to do is to focus on the present rather than on the future. So my “dream” is not to have dreams since they do not make you happy, they even make you upset…

andrew Says:

November 24th, 2007, 8:48 am

My dream is to make a living writing and speaking to create a more peaceful world and to promote sustainable living.

I will write 2 blog posts today as a next step.

Jennifer Mannion Says:

November 24th, 2007, 10:27 am

My dream is to empower others to use natural methods to heal their pain and not be so dependent on pain pills. I will work on my blog today to ensure that I am getting more traffic and am getting my story out of my own healing. I will sign up for e-junkie to help promote my e-book and offer it for others to sell as an affiliate.

Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) Says:

November 24th, 2007, 10:39 am

My dream is to move to Amsterdam and become a freelance writer. I just finished an honors degree in finance and have now been researching a switchover into journalism. It’s surprisingly doable, which simply excites me even more!

Jan Says:

November 24th, 2007, 10:42 am

P, it’s not the mere dreaming, nor reaching, nor craving for a distant dream that makes one happy. It’s the everyday process of giving your life a purpose. That is satisfying in itself. Works for me.

What exactly do you mean by “focus on the present”?

Being “in the moment” at all times, not caring about 10 minutes ago or 2 years ahead? Or do you just dream short-distance and work towards goals for weeks instead of a lifetime?

John of Indiana Says:

November 24th, 2007, 12:11 pm

I mostly agree with “P”, since every dream I’ve ever had has crashed and burned. No house w/a picket fence, no happy little family…

Having said that, I want to ride in the Paris-Brest-Paris ride, where you have 90 hours to go 750 miles.

To reach that dream, I’m working on getting the upper hand on my depression so I have the energy to get back on The Bike.

Bobby Rio Says:

November 24th, 2007, 12:24 pm

My dream is to earn a living with my writing that way I can live anywhere I like, prefererably Spain or South America.
My blog is one step in getting there, im writing a book about Dominican Republic real estate, and doing some fiction wrtiting as well

Maura Says:

November 24th, 2007, 12:35 pm

My dreams are not for public consumption anymore. Over a decade ago, I made the mistake of responding to a stupid person’s chain-type email that included a list of 10 things I wanted to do in my life, typing them without much thought and firing off the response. As if I could not manage to work towards goals myself, and enjoy my own journey in life, the response has become the bain of my existence. The email inquiree with enlisted “help” from a group of idiots has tried to arrange my life and my life’s goals for me, generally downsizing the idea along the way. My “dreams” of a decade ago have certainly become one very long, hellish nightmare.

Happiness is found in the pursuit itself. When your life is hijacked, a quick, fiery ending is preferrable.

Quiet, blank sleep.

Steve Nguyen Says:

November 24th, 2007, 12:56 pm

1. What is your dream?

My dream is to have my own crisis intervention consulting business and to be a speaker/trainer to schools and colleges throughout the U.S.

2. What action will you take today to get closer to that dream?

I’m taking steps right now to build up my experience and credibility. I will need to keep working hard, to train others at work, and educate teachers, administrators, and school staff about the importance of crisis response and intervention.

Leif Says:

November 24th, 2007, 13:11 pm

I usually write down my dreams/goals every day. I’ve got the resources to start heading towards them, but I just don’t do anything. So I guess you could say that my (current) dream is actually start working towards them.

The action I need to take? Crack open a book

Rich Gee Says:

November 24th, 2007, 13:34 pm

WOW.

I love your theme. I am a business and career coach and am currently living my dream after 20 years in corporate life.

In addition, over the past six months, I changed my coaching mantra from “One Conversation Can Change Your Life” to “What Is Your Dream?”

Keep doing what you are doing - I send all of my clients to your site and you are listed on my site as a primary resource.

Have a GREAT 2008! - Rich

Mark Says:

November 24th, 2007, 14:01 pm

My dream is to have a dream…

David Says:

November 24th, 2007, 14:47 pm

My dream is to move my family to Taos, NM and have a slower pace in life. Tired of the rat race and always trying to get ahead is not healthy - making enough money to support us doing what I love, having time for hobbies and travel, and watching my kids grow up rather than working 60 hours a week is my goal. Thanks for the post, Leo.

jasi Says:

November 24th, 2007, 15:20 pm

design and build furniture.
speak and read in a dozen languages.

brush up on spanish and maybe japanese.

dimmak Says:

November 24th, 2007, 15:31 pm

My dream is simple. To be the very last to reach paradise. I have already failed numerous times, but I have no problems backtracking to help push others along.

Right now I am doing my best to help free friends and family from their burdens so that they can freely pursue their dreams.

I don’t do the work for them… I just let them know what needs to be done.

This website is a tremendous asset in my pursuits.

Thank you.

italics Says:

November 24th, 2007, 17:11 pm

Steve, maybe you’ll build some credibility when you wipe that ego off your face.

Dear John, get on the bike to get rid of your depression. How did the human race survive before prozac? :-)

Very noble of you, Dimmak. I’m sure your friends and family appreciate your advice. Sometimes receiving help is more of a burden than giving. Givers often expect receivers to be gracious about and grateful for getting something they don’t want or need. Please, go be enlightened and enjoy your own paradise. Believe it or not, the others will catch up on their own.

Thanks for the thoughtful posts, everyone.

Mark from MyTropicalEscape Says:

November 24th, 2007, 17:22 pm

My dream is to have a website/blog that inspires people to chase their dreams!!

Anne Says:

November 24th, 2007, 17:24 pm

My dream is to live on a sustainable farm being self-sufficient with my family, spending time with them and creating quiet time for me. I love creating artwork, functional items and writing. My family and I are in the middle of making this a reality. Tomorrow we will spend family time together and clean up our messes from the week. Next week, I’ll will be refurbishing the chicken house to make it more portable.

Tranquility Girl Says:

November 24th, 2007, 19:28 pm

My dream is also to have a dream.
I’m 17 years old and my dreams change every few months.
I know I want to learn Arabic, maybe take Physics or Psychology at University.
I want to help people and travel the world.
I’m also interested in foreign affairs.

What my dream is, I have no idea!

nXqd Says:

November 24th, 2007, 20:08 pm

My dream, it’s real cool.
I want to be a great designer and coder.I want to have a warm family ( I’m 18 now ).It’s my main focus for the future, i know it’s hard but I don’t worry, I CAN MAKE IT .
I love natural too, so I’ll go to everywhere on over the world with my family when I’m old :)

What am I doing ?
Keep learning everyday, I set up my own life and keep track everyday. Everyday I think about my dream, so I WILL DO IT.
Thanks Leo, thanks your site :)

Meandering Man Says:

November 24th, 2007, 20:53 pm

It is my dream to get in touch again with the things I really want to do. I want to return to a point, when I was still able to have enough time and space in my life to come up with ideas and plans. Rediscovering what really “floats my boat” and fills me with joy and pleasure.

It is my plan to erase some of the things in my life, which do not mean anything to me and are to be considered a waste of time. Thus there should be some empty space for new things to grow and develop.

I totally agree with Niels, who wants to live in balance with nature. It reminds me of a teacher who once said that life is like a garden and you are the gardener. You decide what weeds you want to remove and what you want to encourage to grow.

Jef Says:

November 24th, 2007, 23:55 pm

my dream is to become a successful person, who enjoys the work i will be doing in the future.

To get this im going to college, getting a decent education, but i procrastinate a lot and when i try to schedule things..other stuff gets in the way.. (like computer surfing, i have self control problems). :(.. hope everything works out.any ideas how to overcome this?

Sarvesh Patil Says:

November 25th, 2007, 8:02 am

1. My Dream is to become a Doctor. I’m currently giving 2 year MBBS exam. Next step for me would be completing MBBS. Then Post graduation. Later specialization in a particular medical branch. Start working in a government hospital until I earn enough to set up my private clinic and then my own hospital. Its a long way to go. But with the end in mind. I think I’ll make it through.

2. Studying for Microbiology I final exam. Which is tomorrow. :p

Also I want to have a balanced life. I’d also like to make some bucks by setting up a web based business while I’m still studying.

Melissa Says:

November 25th, 2007, 11:56 am

My dream is to make my new company: Healthy Being LLC a successful natural health and wellness business that reaches and assists individuals all over the world through Simplified, Natural solutions.

Today I am going to regroup, refocus, take some time to nourish my body and mind and then will go to a nearby coffee shop to update my ebay store and website (www.healthybeingproducts.com) , prepare a wholesale price list and begin working on a marketing campaign to launch my spa quality, organic and therapeutic Bath in a Box line.

Hannah Joseph Says:

November 25th, 2007, 13:34 pm

my dream is to become an R&B singer, choreographer, and fashion designer. I am working very hard towards my goal. I am a part-time recording artist now recording my singles. I’m getting ready for the real deal. I just developed on my opera voice, and I’m well n my way to big things!

dimmak Says:

November 25th, 2007, 14:32 pm

Thank you “italics,” but my paradise will only truly exist… if everyone else is already there. I am more than satisfied with my current pseudo paradise. It just feels inherently incomplete.

It has nothing to do with nobility. I see it as selfishly selfless.

“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
George Bernard Shaw

Nancy Says:

November 25th, 2007, 15:00 pm

Dreams … my dreams are greyed out again, I can’t access the warmth and the sky. My place is lost so for now I would just like to find it again by rediscovering my days. Really, just what day I am on. The old system of crossing out the days in a nice zippered calendar binder worked for quite a while but long lost in the gloominess of it’s dark unenthusiastic cover and pages. It did not invite opening and when that accomplished, there was no way to figure what month never mind day I was to look for and cross out. Still, it was a good system if pursued and did give some comfort to know I knew what page I shared with everyone else. I have given it some thought in light of this passing challenge read in my rss feeder. What strange timing. An urge to live more passionately because of the loss of such by a best friend last week, her very life in fact. Perhaps that is my dream? I am very visual, drawn to certain colours and their combinations also. That’s it maybe, look into a similar type book but cover and pages designed itself or by me in my areas visual attraction, and much smaller. Something small to keep open beside my keyboard so to keep track and reminded of what day I am on and share with everyone else in the neighbourhood. There, figured out my steps and maybe even my dream. Thanks for listening.

Tabatha Says:

November 25th, 2007, 15:28 pm

My dream is to be a successful freelance illustrator/graphic designer. The actions I’ve taken mostly include immersing myself in reading material and community. The actions I will be taking will be school and a lot of time invested.

Taralina Says:

November 25th, 2007, 16:50 pm

I love this post!

Dreams are our inspiration, they fuel or passion! Without some sort of dreaming, life is lackluster, empty and hollow.

I dream to appreciate and value everything and every person I have - one thing I’ve learned in life insofar is to not take things/people for granted!!

If I could have it my way, I would be a successful independent film or theatre director. It would be so difficult, working my way ground-up.

But once again this dream only fuels my passion …
keep dreaming everyone!

Christopher Says:

November 25th, 2007, 18:05 pm

This is one of my pet peeves.

What is meant here by “dreams” is really aspirations. I wish people would use the correct word. Words are power. Using the word dream for aspiration doesn’t acknowledge the value of dreaming. It hijacks this word in the service of a mechanized view of life. In my view, it’s sad that this word dream has so little meaning for many people that it has come to mean something else.

Dreams are an important part of of our nocturnal lives.In ancient times dreams were seen as the harbingers of events yet to come. Our dream life should be cultivated. I am lucky. My dream life is rich. When I was in art school I made a movie based on a dream. Dreams are the source of creativity for many of us. Dreams hone our intuition.

I know I haven’t addressed the aspirational intent of this post. But Zen is about no mind. It is about stillness, the present, not a greed for a future through Calvinistic effort.

I know there are a lot of young people writing here, and it is only natural for them to be future focused. There is a time (or developmental stage) to be goal driven, but there is a time to more process oriented too. I think being goal driven doesn’t value the necessary wrong turns and mistakes we make that are the real learning experiences for us.

But our dreams are discretely personal, fascinating, generative, and private.

Leo Says:

November 25th, 2007, 18:09 pm

Great comments, everyone! I’m really loving reading all of your dreams and planned actions.

@Christopher: I agree that words have power … they also have multiple meanings in many cases … if you look up the word “dream”, you’ll find something along the lines of “aspiration”:

a cherished desire; “his ambition is to own his own
business”

Christopher Says:

November 25th, 2007, 18:24 pm

Leo,
Yes, language changes its meaning all the time. And the changes reflect the value placed on the words in question and the experience of the person that uses the language. When I talk about hi-jacking language, it is usually for some purpose of pusuasion. Realtors sell houses but call them homes. People borrow money to buy a house and call themselves home owners. I am very aware of the power of words to alter experience.

Thanks for pointing me to the dictionary. What a concept :)

I am amazed by your energy. Keep up the good work.

Christopher

Jon Says:

November 25th, 2007, 18:50 pm

My dream is to find my own inner peace. I know that sounds somewhat pompous, and perhaps a little suburban-mother spiritualist, I truly think that I will be unable to help other people until I fully am at peace.This stems from my readings in Buddhism.

I’m still in high school, but I’m one of those idealists. I have just recently realized that I’ve had all these dreams, including the hope of finding inner peace. I also realized that I want to help other people and write. I have adopted the philosophy that until I get to college, the pursuit of my dreams should be controlled. This means meditating daily, learning about compassion, helping others as fits into my daily life, and writing occasionally. Once I reach college, it is my plan to actively pursue these dreams. Right now, I just feel there are factors beyond my control which inhibit things such as my constant schoolwork, rowing for 2 hours a day, and my parents(for example, I am a strong believer of simplicity, but my parents were repulsed by me giving away my previously-purchased videogames).

Addi Says:

November 25th, 2007, 19:19 pm

My professional dream is to be a “location independent worker” doing consultant work. Being free to work in an office setting or not depending on the client, the kind of work that I do and my mood.

I am working full-time at a good company right now, as well as going to university. When I finish school I intent to pursue my dream, but until that happens I am staying focused on the intermediate steps needed to reach my dream and keeping my eyes open to everything that may guide and help me.

Christopher Says:

November 25th, 2007, 19:23 pm

Oops! I meant persuasion. Sorry for the typo.

Jon,

Well done! My thinking is that a goal is no more than a direction that needs constant modification because there will always be (as you so wisely point out) factors beyond your control. There is a school of thought that believes that you can’t impose an ideal on any living being/system without causing violence.

So how to we change a habit? First, I believe we have to look at what is ending before we can replace it with something new. This is a radically different approach from simply following a recipe and trying to force behavior on ourselves. Kindness is to recognize that we are of the same kind. We need to know how to be kind to ourselves before we can be kind to others. Berating ourselves for mistakes is a self-inflicted violence. We may have the best intentions but at some level we will resist change unless we take the time to understand what is happening now (before we embark on a program of change).

You show wisdom beyond your years. Congratulations.

One Eyed View Says:

November 25th, 2007, 19:51 pm

@Christopher…

You may be interested my dream site http://wedreaming.com

It started as a place to post my dreams, but I have been adding dream-related articles recently, so you may want to visit the archive pages to read actual dreams I’ve had. http://wedreaming.com/2007/07/

I do get creative inspiration from my dreams and I often learn quite a bit from them…if I make sure to pay attention;)

Cristiano Says:

November 25th, 2007, 21:34 pm

My only dream at the moment is to go to Stanford Law School.

Reggie, another kid with good credit Says:

November 25th, 2007, 21:53 pm

My dream is to make enough money to live on an island and be able to visit anywhere in the world anytime I want.

I also wouldn’t mind riding on sub-orbital Virgin space ways flight.

Leo Says:

November 26th, 2007, 1:50 am

@Christopher: The word “dreams” has been used to mean “aspirations” for hundreds of years. Shakespeare, for example, loved that use of the word “dreams”. So do I! :)

Why use the word “dreams” in this case? Because it calls to mind so much more than goals or aspirations. It calls to mind the imagination, the power of creativity, and a connection with our subconscious mind that is not implied with “aspirations”.

When a word can do so much, I think it’s well used. :)

rovi Says:

November 26th, 2007, 6:19 am

My dream…I have lots of dream
One thing for sure, I wish for a small house on the hill with a small white fence and to own a small french style cafe. Its sumkind of a fairy tale dream. (^.^)v

My action to get closer to the dream??? Hmm..Im in hospitality management college. I know exactly the design of my dream and I know how to make edible pastry. Now Im lookin for my perfect mate to complete the picture. haha

nXqd Says:

November 26th, 2007, 6:28 am

Wow, it’s great. Today, my english teacher ask me about my future job.
I feel great to tell her and our classmates about my dream. I feel confident, very confident. I’m proud of saying ” I don’t even think I’ll give up to be a computer programmer, I will make my dream come true :) “

Jefri Says:

November 26th, 2007, 6:45 am

Im having a dream of a mystery, this guy which is homosexual is having kids over to his apartment. Its scary and thrilling

David Says:

November 26th, 2007, 9:52 am

I dream I live with my wife in a tranquil part of the world near a lake and with a forest. I get up in the morning and tend to the chores of a small holder and in the afternoon I explore the forest or just relax near the lake or in our garden. In the evening we have friends round for dinner and we sing, dance and talk late into the night….

….then I am aware of being on the train, packed into the tin box on wheels with the rest of the familar strangers I always travel to my work with. I remember I am a wage slave in a city of millions of lonley people. I remember I sold my dream for a career, a mortguage on a house [that's proving difficult to sell], and the notion that success is somehow attached to material things.

I have owned many things I thought would make me feel good, they didn’t, now I am paying off the debt accumulated in purchasing the consumer paneceas. Then I remember its all good really, I have a dream relationship with my wife. I have a lot of good friends and I am healthy and alive.

I wish [as useful as dreaming], that I had followed my heart instead of my head when I was younger! I don’t know that I’d be any happier but I would at least have been true to myself.

Anyway I am happy to dream, I like to dream, the difference today is that I am as happy not to dream as I am to dream. Reality bites sometimes, dreaming soothes the pain. I am older non the wiser but I have realised being a living, breathing, feeling, happy [no matter what] being is the dream.

lol :)

Sher Says:

November 26th, 2007, 12:49 pm

This might sound lame, but I’m being honest. My dream is to become the person that I’ve always wanted to be. I know she’s in here. I just need to find the courage to let her out.

I am working on it, but it hasn’t been easy. I have a lot of old demons to conquer.

Crystal Says:

November 26th, 2007, 13:08 pm

These questions inspired me to write on about it on my blog.

To even put these dreams down on paper er… computer, is one step towards them.

E.Slasher Says:

November 26th, 2007, 17:49 pm

I’m living one of my dreams at the moment: I’m attempting to reduce my consumerist mindset and have a minimalist lifestyle. It’s easy in theory - but not in everyday practice :) For months now I managed not to buy anything unnecessary, in fact I got rid of a great deal of stuff I no longer needed.

I have a clear dream that I want to build a house one day and that I shall not be alone in that house. A family of my own, why is it that this dream eludes me? I’m working on this two dreams though I feel I don’t work hard enough.

As many have written here I also want to write a book and have it published. But this is a true dream: so many people want the same thing, so how do you stand out and get noticed, how do you prove that the book you have written is worth publishing?

Andrew Brunelle Says:

November 26th, 2007, 19:25 pm

My dream is to become a good stand-up comedian. I don’t want to be overly famous, just good enough to make a decent living at it. Like at least $50000 a year. I’ve won a contest in Myrtle Beach with over 60 participants and I am working on honing my craft. I’m developing a persona and also going for maximum laughter efficiency. I also wish to expand my blog and maybe, just maybe, start making money from it as well. I write posts maybe two times a week and they are a considerable length. I enjoy it. And I do receive amazing feedback. Wish me luck, everyone. I wish you all luck as well.

Josh Oxley Says:

November 26th, 2007, 20:44 pm

My dream is to become a family man who, loving his job, works for better Christian-Muslim dialog. There’s too much shouting and mistakes, and not enough respect to be had. Today, then, I’ll intentionally look to the people around me in a mediating and loving way, more than I already try to do. There’s just not enough promise of another day on this earth to put loving off any longer.

Thank you for this.

Migo Says:

November 27th, 2007, 4:13 am

My dream is to be wealthy both financial and spiritual, I love to share it with misfortunate ones. Become a philanthropist. Have a happy and healthy family, Travel the world with my wife and children.

Actions? Become valuable person by investing in myself.

Warren Says:

November 28th, 2007, 1:13 am

My dream is live by creation. I was told in high school by teachers and standardized testing that I should be and Architect or an Engineer so immediately I began creating art and writing in fear of my life turning into that of my construction based family.

Now I want to live my life doing freelance web and graphic design, writing, and making art with no bosses and all the perks and responsibilities or self-employment. It is a dream I have created over time and am pursuing in spite of my close family saying I need to set my priorities straight.

Who’s priorities? Mine? No. My priorities are right on track.

Maikel Says:

November 29th, 2007, 3:42 am

My dream is to have my own webdesign company in Sweden.

Today I m going to class (I study multimedia design) and work on my personal page.

K. Says:

November 29th, 2007, 20:58 pm

My dream is to speak Spanish fluently and write a book.

Today I am immersing myself in a podcast for espanol and continue to journal & blog.

Peace,
K.

Scramblejam Says:

December 4th, 2007, 4:57 am

My dream for the moment is to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in June - and to raise £10,000 for Alzheimers UK whilst doing it.

My action for today is to build some traffic towards my training blog, to raise the profile of my climb and hopefully raise some money!

Hence the comment :)

Ciuma Says:

December 27th, 2007, 0:53 am

Well, I have a question for you… I have dreams and all that, like most people. But I am a beginner in Zen practice, and I have been reading about it… A basic Zen way is that there is no tomorrow, the only reality is now (as I commented on the resolutions post). Therefore, while I have always been a dreamer, I ask you how do dreams fit into the Zen way? How are they a Zen habit, if they are about tomorrow and not Now? I am not saying that they do not fit Zen, for as I said, I am merely a beginner in Zen practice and am not fit to judge. So tell me, please.