Very often, we get scolded, or we scold ourselves, for excessive dreaming. Have you ever imagined yourself super successful, on an expensive yacht somewhere in a picturesque spot in the Pacific Ocean with the perfect partner and lots of money? I have, many times! It’s likely that the picture I just described isn’t exactly what you had in mind because we’re all different and dream about different things. The main point I want to convey is that we often envision a life that seems so distant yet so alluring. We’re ashamed to tell anyone about it unless, of course, we’re lucky enough to have friends who are dreamers and are ready to embark on this imaginary journey with us.
What I’m getting at is that even if it seems too childish and there’s no room for dreams in your adult life right now—with so many responsibilities, a dog that just rolled in the mud, and work that has become unbearable—just sit down, take a deep breath, and ask yourself if this is truly the life you’ve always wanted. Why is it not foolish to leave everything as it is and live your one and only life the way you don’t want, but it is foolish to touch your dreams for a moment? Let me emphasize again, your one and only life! My friends, remember, there won’t be another! Dream hard, in a relaxed setting, before bed, or over a cup of coffee in the morning, and soon you’ll believe in your dreams, and the next step will be taking action toward that very dream. Yes, the first steps may again seem silly, or perhaps very difficult, but believe me, every such action will change your life.
I’ll be honest, I’m still trying to accept all of this myself, even though I’m a dreamer of the highest level. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always dreamed, and these dreams were always far from reality. The sad part is that no one ever told me about taking action, and I lost a lot of time because of that. The fear of taking action just paralyzed my entire consciousness and prevented me from making a move, or so I always thought. But now, looking at my life, I realize that this isn’t entirely true. I’ve always wanted to live by the ocean, speak several languages, and be a successful and accomplished person. That was my dream. What actually happened? I approached learning English several times (yes, in the country where I was born, it’s not popular), I remember starting to learn Italian, and I also took French lessons. I built a career, managed to work for several large companies, and overall, my resume looks great. I got a second degree and continue to take various courses because none of this is quite what I dream about, although it is very close.
I know that dreaming of flying into space doesn’t mean you’ll actually get there, but somehow the universe will process your dreams and actions and transform them into a new reality, which will definitely be better than the one you’re in. What about me? Feeling out of place at work and always sensing it, I quit and decided to try living in another country, literally taking a break for a couple of months. That was the first serious action. I had only enough money saved for this period, and it scared me a lot. For safety, I found a remote job, and during the move, I got another offer from a former boss that allowed me not to worry about money in the new place. The new country was Serbia, where I started learning Serbian and simultaneously practicing my English. This was my second action. In Serbia, I met my current boyfriend, who invited me on my first trip to Costa Rica, and together we started dreaming about how wonderful it would be to live here. And what do we see now? I’m in Costa Rica, living by the ocean, and once again learning a new language!
Are these dreams coming true or just a coincidence? And if it’s a coincidence, why does it so closely align with what I dreamed about? Yes, I won’t deceive anyone; I understand that how I feel now is still not exactly what I envision before bed and when I meditate, but it’s very close! I just need to keep visualizing, feeling my dreams more deeply, and continue taking actions, and let’s see where it can lead me!