Chasing Dreams

Chasing dreams takes courage because it is a journey that is at times lonely.

There are times when life gets hard and during those times we begin to feel alone, not just alone but lonely.  These are scary times because no human being wants to feel lonely.  Its during these times that we feel like running.  Running away from the current struggle and the current existence of the feeling of loneliness.  

Loneliness is a strange emotion.  It comes and goes like a tide against the shore.  It crashes against your soul and once you think it has left it begins to creep up again.  It almost feels as if you will have a shadow of loneliness over you and around you for the rest of your life.

Its during these times that are the most important times in any human beings life that wants to see a dream become a reality.  These are critical times because its within those moments when your life is trying to shift you into a new direction. 

For instance, have ever driven a car or have been a passenger in a car and directions are being given either from a GPS or from someone, well during these times of travel to new places each person must be focused.  Whether the driver or passenger, the only thing that is being talked about is how to get to this new place.  If someone is giving directions everyone must keep quiet so the driver can hear.  Or if you are following a GPS everyone begins to look at the GPS to see which way to go.  During these times of much needed direction, the wrong turn can cause you to become lost.  So, most instances the car is quiet and focused.

This is like life.  I am Christian but whether you are Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, or a spiritual person that believes that a higher positive power exist within the universe...there comes a time when life will cause you to be alone.  But for us, alone means that we are not good enough, that we are not successful, or that we are not talented or gifted.  

Being alone for most people means being lonely, but these are two separate things.  It actually means that Jesus, Allah, Buddha, or God is trying to direct your path and you can not be distracted.  Sometimes friends, family, and the routine that you are used to must be removed.

The reason why this is critical is because if you run, you will miss your next breakthrough, your next blessing, or God's blessing upon you.  In order for you to receive this you must be set apart so you can receive direction clearly.  This time is hard because it almost feels as if your life is being rearranged and you have to find a new way to operate in it.

Just be patient and hold on and know that you are not done and it is not over.