This week I was thinking about writing a blog post about Toxic People, but I stopped and decided I wanted to go in a different direction. I wanted to go with something positive. There is so much negativity in this world why add to, even if it was an attempt at being supportive and helpful.
Instead I want to talk about people who have dreams. Quite a while back I did a blog post about ‘Why we need to Celebrate Dreamers’ if you missed it you can read it here it was mostly about our space program, science, and big dreamers who create big change. Today, I want to talk about the everyday dreamer. We all know them and we should all support them.
As a writer, I get to interact with creative people on a regular basis, even in my day job I get to work with creative sorts and it’s fun. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Recently, I was chatting with a friend. She and I went to lunch, and I found out about her dream. It’s a small dream one that involves something I had no idea she was passionate about. The more she and I talked the more I saw the fire in her eyes and heard he passion in her voice. I was amazed. Her passion and the way she talked got me really excited for her and her dream. I wanted to help. I needed to help her reach her goal and her dream.
That is part of who I am. I never thought about it until she told me how her family wasn’t very supportive of her dream. Her family loves her, of course, but the way she talked about them in reference to her dream, it didn’t seem to me like they were being encouraging of her dream, and it was sad. It made me sad, and it made me more determined to do what I could to help her with her dream.
I don’t know what will happen and I don’t know how this is going to pan out, but I’ve had people help me with my dream so I’m gonna help her with hers.
Why I’m sharing this with you is because supporting people with dreams is something we can all do. It doesn’t cost anything. It doesn’t hurt people. It’s being a good friend, family member, spouse, or whatever.
In fact, click here for 10 ways to help others achieve their dreams, and no it doesn’t cost anything. It’s all about being supportive.
The next time someone opens up and shares their dream with you. Don’t laugh at them, don’t tell them it’s dumb, and don’t tell them all the reason’s it won’t work. Instead, listen to them, ask what you can do to help, and be positive. They are telling you because you matter to them. Because they trust you and they are looking to you for encouragement. You may end up being the only one who believes in them and their dream.
I count myself lucky. No one ever told me that a dyslexic, gay guy, with no degree in Writing or Creative Writing could write a novel. Everyone supported me and helped me a long the way, and I did it, with a lot more coming.
So, I know that other Dreamers out there need validation. Whatever their dream is. Be supportive of Dreamers and if you’re someone with a dream reading this. You can do it, whatever it is, I have faith in you and so do others. Don’t give up. Keep trying. The only way you fail is by giving up.
As for my friend and her dream, we’ll see where it goes, but I’m planning on encouraging her and helping her as much as I can. Cause I believe in her and I believe in her dream.
I’d love to hear if you have a dream you want to share? Do you need encouragement? Leave it in the comments and I’ll respond.
Until next week, have a great week and keep dreaming.