While tucking my son into bed recently, I asked him if he had any new plans for when he grows up (it’s been on his 3 year old mind a lot lately!). His super enthusiastic response was, “I’m gonna do EVERYTHING mom!!!” (he’s got the striped sunglasses in the above picture 😉 )
Three year olds are great at dreaming and NOT putting any restrictions on what is possible right? Most adults, however, not so great.
It’s weird. Ask a child what they are going to be when they grow up and they can’t stop spewing answers like, “I’m gonna ride to the moon on my cheetah-horse-ocopter and eat PIZZA!!! Ask a kid in middle school and the answer becomes a bit more sluggish and looks more like, “I’m gonna be a doctor.” Ask a high school-er and you often hear crickets, or, “I dunno.” …And have you ever walked up to an adult and asked them what their big dreams are, “Um, what are you talking about!!??”
So, where do all the dreams go between the ages of 3 and 18!!!???
It’s time to reclaim the dreams you set aside because they didn’t fit into a nice neat ‘expected’ box.
It’s time to Live BIG and Dream BIGGER!!!
P.S. If you’ve ever wondered if it is possible to accomplish dreams AND make money, this guy makes a living helping others combine the two! His message changed our lives!
I always wanted to be a pilot or astronaut. I think people lose sight of the creativity they once had. School has a way of doing that. It’s all about staying inside the lines and walking in single file. It’s the nature of the beast. Once it is lost and you have people telling you what they think you should do to make money, those original dreams are lost.
John,
Here’s to dreams being pulled out, dusted off, and embraced at whatever age!!! I didn’t really start taking my dreams seriously until Michael and I got married, and even then, it was off and on. I thought it was either dreams or money. Thanks to Dan and Joanne Miller (http://www.48days.com/), I was introduced to another way!
And yes, I think you are so right with your comment about school! Thankful we have choices in this area!
Great writing Claudia. Site is looking good too, your kiddos help out big time.
Hahahaaa! Thanks Brian!! 😉
TOTALLY good post! Simple but OH so TRUE! Live intentionally!
Thanks Bruce! Yes indeed!