Achieving the Right
Aspirations Through the Right Way and at the Right Time
“Follow your dreams.”
Everyone
has heard it being said at least once and, even for some, several times.
Dreams, aspirations, and goals. Whatever you may call it, this has been always
part, and not apart, from human nature. It is a fundamental component of human
imagination, the very same imagination which comprises human ingenuity at its
finest. Every single innovation in human civilization has been a product of one
individual’s aspirations. And through determination and hard work, anyone with
a dream can make even the most impossible things, whatever it may be, very
possible. But why is it that many people fail to achieve their dreams,
believing that its pursuit is a trivial matter? As Paulo Coelho wrote in his
best-selling novel The Alchemist: “There is only one thing that makes a dream
impossible to achieve: The fear of failure.”
Dreams
are often neglected, rejected, and thrown away because we believe that if we
try, we will fail. Truth be told, failure cannot be avoided in the pursuit of
one’s dreams. But how we respond to this failure sets us apart from all the
others. The light bulb was not invented in a single try. Belief and
determination are integral in the achievement of a dream.
In
addition, one must also consider if their dream coincides with their purpose in
life, as set by a higher being. If it is not meant to be, then it will not come
to pass. Thus, it is also very important that a person truly understands who
he/she is and what are they called to do in this life. You will never even
conceive a dream that is not in league with your true identity and the whole
reason why you exist.
As put forth by this certain novel,
everyone has something they want to accomplish. For instance, some of us may wish
to become teachers, or doctors, or politicians. This is placed in our hearts
when we are young, when our imagination and innocence work hand in hand,
causing us to be passionate about doing something for people that we love.
But what many do not realize is
that the dream is not the most important thing. It is the journey we undertake
to achieve this. Many do commit unacceptable and selfish things to become
successful. They compromise and pull others down. But when they achieve their
aspiration, they find themselves empty and filled with regret over wrong
decisions. This should not be. If we keep ourselves virtuous and our motives,
honorable, then it offers as much reward as achieving the goal.
Oftentimes, the journey we take
teaches us that what we do in order to achieve this dream is more valuable than
the dream itself. And it is also important to realize that every good
aspiration will become perfect at the right time. The patience, the diligence,
and the moral excellence we take to achieve success develop us and can make
possible the impossible.
All in all, it is not useless or
trivial to choose to follow your dreams as long as it is what was given to you
and which was meant for you from the very beginning. In fact, it is never too
late to start the pursuit. But in the end, you will not achieve it by sheer
luck. Hard work is one of the keys to success. And the fear of failure should
not hinder you as well. If you really have the passion, you will succeed in the
end. But always remember: the dream is never, and has never been, the end goal.
Rather, the important and valuable thing is who we become as we follow our
dreams, as we follow the path we have taken, no matter how difficult it may be
and no matter how long it may take. Finally, I end with another quote, also by
Coelho:
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This article for Beyond Bluebook is written by Roch Chan.
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