Dare to Dream

Randy Pausch had a different upbringing than most children. He had a childhood full of, not only dreams but realities. For example, his parents did not stop him from painting his own walls when he wanted. His parents didn’t put the same limitations on him that many parents put on their children. I think that’s why he was able to accomplish so much and realize so many dreams. Of course if he had never dreamed, he never could have accomplished those dreams. Dreaming brings a sense of purpose to our lives and is so important. I remember dreaming of being a writer. Since I was in second grade I wanted to write and I wanted to change the world with words. My dream has changed a little. I realize now that I won’t be able to change the whole world with words, but I’ve realized that I may be able to change a few people’s world with not only words but actions as well. I want to keep writing and I now have a new found love for public speaking but I also want to do something with humanitarian and social work. I have no idea how I’ll relate those three things but I have felt that they are gifts and interests the Lord has blessed me with in order to bless others. Although I still have many questions about my life, I have more direction because I took the time as a child to dream but I also continue to take the time to dream about what lies ahead and set goals. Some of those will never come true but at least I had the guts to think they might! It is so important that we, like Randy Pausch’s parents, do not put limitations on our ability to think and dream!