What a lovely thought as a child we would dream and never think twice about it. I loved to dance and wanted to become a Dance Instructor. My parents liked this and would also set my aspirations higher and encourage me to become a doctor or an attorney. Of course I wanted to make them happy. My way to meet them in the middle was to say I would be a Doctor during the day and a Dance Instructor at night. Easily said and visually seen at such a young age. Daydreaming, dreams, visualizing myself doing both.
I never felt discouragement from them when I announced my plan. They agreed, I could do both! What a feeling.
In my abusive/controlling marriage there was no dreaming. Dreaming to go beyond what was there in front of me. Yes, my ex husband was proud when I was successful in my career, however there was always a sense of not being able to pursue my dreams or aspirations.
Unfortunately in a co-dependent relationship and one that is in active addiction, my dreaming fell to the wayside. Negativity in the relationship and discouragement did not encourage the possibilities that were there.
I am dreaming again. I like to dream. I am making my dreams come true today. Thank you, God.
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