Dreaming is an integral part of our life. The
things, that we are fond of or we have a
longing for, always dwell in our subconscious
mind. Time and again it flashes in our mind
when awake, in leisure or at rest. When awake
it’s a thought, in leisure it’s a desire, but when
it runs like a film in front of our closed eyes,
it’s our dream. They are the thoughts that have
been long cherished by us. When the heart and
mind feel unquenchable thirst to achieve it, it
becomes part of our real life. Our life is
generally what we make it. It is largely in
accordance with our dreams and the way we
mould ourselves in chasing the dreams.
Dreams are beyond the bounds of country,
caste, creed, race, religion or age. It has been
generally observed that by the time people
attain the age of 35-40 years, they consider
themselves to be well established and do not
have further ambitions or dreams to be
fulfilled. This negative approach is a fullstop
in our progress. We shut all the doors that
lead us ahead in life by giving up new ideas
and learning. When the mind accepts this fact,
the body too starts believing it to be true. The
energy level shrinks with decline in working
potential.
The positive approach towards life says there
is no age bar to success and progress and so
to realize dreams. Everybody, rich or poor,
big or small have equal right to dream and
fulfill it. As per the government norms or even
in the private sector there is a fixed retirement
age for an individual but that isn’t true
regarding dreams. It is not-at-all a restriction.
At different stages in life we think differently
and our aims and achievements are different.
In childhood our ambitions of life are a result
of the influence of our surroundings, our
parents’ ideological impact and sometimes our
circumstances. But as we grow our thoughts
change and so does the life style and
expectations. We differ from the person we
have been dreaming of. Life is in fact a
byproduct of thought, action and
circumstances.
Only those who are very determined remain
focused in fulfilling their dreams. They fight
every hardship but are adamant to achieve the
set goal. Age is no bar in this matter. The great
painter Leonardo-de-Vinci painted the best
painting of his life ‘Mona Lisa’ at the age of
fifty-one years.
Another renowned
personality Nelson Mandela became the
President of South Africa at the age of seventy-
five years after a long struggle. This shows
that enthusiasts have managed to achieve their
set goals even in the later stage of life, in spite
of declining efficiency. Indian history too
stands a proof to this theory. Goswami
Tulsidas, a great saint and Sanskrit scholar,
started composing his epic ‘Ramcharitmanas’
at the age of ninety years. Many such
examples across the globe can be cited in this
context; where people have achieved success
in different walks of life after long struggle
even at later ages of their lives.
The renowned British writer and poet C. S.
Lewis says - “You are never too old to set
another goal or to dream a new dream.” One
must always remember that dreams are
beyond limits of age and can be chased at the
slightest opportunity visible. The only power
needed is strong will power. This high spirit
provides immense strength and energy.
People with negative approach towards life
only look at the darker side and are always
dissatisfied and think only about the adverse
circumstances that are responsible for its non-
fulfillment. Many people give up their
dreams believing them to be beyond their
reach. They don’t realize that change in plan
or approach is also an important factor.
Instead they think that people or society will
scoff at them. This is like looking at one’s life
from others’ point of view. This is again a
factor where energy is wasted in thinking
from others’ point of view rather than
analyzing one’s own capability. It is wise to
keep away from such interference. Accept the
ideas and advices that are worth
implementing. Boldly reject the others. Never
hesitate to change path to reach the right
direction. Always strive to improve and
nourish your ideas for betterment in life.
“Well begun is half done” is a saying that’s
very true .The first and foremost step is to
know your goal clearly and work towards it
wholeheartedly. Once the target and right
direction are set, just keep moving ahead step
by step. Set small achievable goals on the way
to the real goal. Identify yourself - your
strengths and shortcomings and work on them.
Keep in touch with specialists in the field. Take
timely opinion and enter into discussions for
problem solving without hitch.
The age to begin studies, to change one’s
career, to improve relations, to gain name and
fame, to give up bad habits, to inculcate good
habits, to improve working skills, to improve
upon oneself or to tour around the world, is
not defined. Any of these tasks can be chosen
and executed at any stage in life. Age is not-
at-all a barrier in achievements of life’s goals.
Dreams can be fulfilled only by strong
determination and willpower. Our past or present
circumstances in no way can stop us. Our ex-
President late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam expressed
his views in this regard as - “Don’t stop dreaming
till the last breath.” Another renowned
philosopher said, “One doesn’t grow old till he
is busy in fulfilling his dreams. He grows old and
dies when he stops working on his dreams.” So
don’t give up dreaming and don’t let your dreams
die. Keep them alive. Dreams in the eyes are the
real source of inspiration to be hopeful to live a
contented and youthful life.
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