What are the differences between dreaming your life and living your dreams?

Thinking about the difference between dreaming of an ideal life and actually living your dreams is a reflection that affects us all. Making the choice between imagining a perfect life or living it isn’t always as easy as it seems.

Choose security

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to forget one’s deepest aspirations. Too often, the security of routine can discourage an honest and courageous confrontation with oneself.

While choosing security and predictability offers short-term peace of mind, they can hide growing unease that manifests itself in different forms. Then arises anxiety, sleep disorders, depression or various illnesses which are in reality only a warning message of a situation where the deep desire is generally set aside.

Choose to live your dreams

Living your dreams takes courage and resilience. It is an unpredictable path where security is frequently sacrificed for personal fulfillment. Where the previous path is traced by social norms and the expectations of others, wanting to live your dreams means listening to your passion and your will.

To achieve this, each step counts and can be part of a progressive process. By starting by identifying your passions, you can find a starting point that then allows you to set achievable and attainable goals. Maybe it’s learning to play an instrument, traveling to a country you’ve always wanted to visit, or even starting a creative project.

Gradually, by stepping out of your comfort zone, you can meet new people and acquire new experiences that allow you to seize new opportunities. The support and guidance of others can be invaluable in helping you stay motivated and overcome obstacles.

Finally, living your dreams can take time. Don’t be discouraged if things don’t go as planned. Perseverance is the key to overcoming challenges and achieving your aspirations.

Find out more: “Everything is possible!” by Marie Forléo.