Hi, everyone.

I hope you're doing well. ❤️

So, today, I wanted to talk about dreams. I've always been a dreamer. I dream about so many things every single day that it surprises me too. But, somehow, I always feel so far away from them. They're always close yet they're not. Does that make sense?

I've a dream of writing a lot and helping people with my words. That's my dream. And then there are secondary dreams too. You know the dreams that are dreams but not really THE dream. They include creating art, painting, journalling, blogging, cooking and so much more.

I get so excited when I sit down to plan. I make to-do lists. I give myself deadlines, challenges. I looveeeeee 'planning about being productive. It gives me an addicting high. I think I can safely say that I am addicted to think about being productive.

However, here comes the difficult part.

I cannot, for the love of God, be productive. Yes, the to-do lists are waiting to be ticked. But days roll by and I end up doing nothing.

The interesting part is all those things I mentioned are things that I absolutely enjoy doing. They give me pure joy. So, it would make me wonder that why I am not doing things that make me happy. After some deep thinking, there are a few things that, I think, stop me from doing them.

1. Distractions and Delusions.
One of the worst part of this generation is that we've got way too many distractions. There are so many moments when I'd get an idea for a short story, or a poem, or an update on this book but I'd rather scroll miles on my Instagram feed or watch some not-so-funny YouTube videos. Our minds always need instant validation. Social media and those tiny boosts of validation - through likes, comments or just a new video from your favourite YouTuber - fools your mind into thinking that it has achieved something substantial. It drives me crazy when I check how much I spend a day on Instagram or YouTube or just the Internet.

And distractions also include sleep. Duh. So, in short, there are numerous distractions, the ones which seem like substitute to our brains for their instant gratification. DREAMS OVER DISTRACTIONS. I am here for bigger things. 

2. The Illusion of Time.
We are humans. We have a whole life planned out in front of us - attend school, get into college, get a degree, get a job, find love, get married, have kids, grow old and then die. We, humans, like patterns and predictability. Being able to pretend the future gives us security. However, life hardly sticks to the plan. We think we have the time of the whole world. Every time, I have a dream or a new idea, I postpone it to the future because I think my present self isn't enough for me to achieve it. However, what is the guarantee that I'll get time in the future or even, what is the guarantee that my future self will be skilled enough, better than my present self?

There's a reason why it's called the present. This is where I'm the most powerful, most beautiful and infinite. When we see that time is nothing but an illusion, that tomorrow couldn't be any better than today, we push ourselves to go break a leg! Time's running out. Life's short. You might have less time than you think you have.

3. Validation within.
Validation. I'm not sure about you guys but to me, others' validation is a catalyst to my energy. It gives me a sense of direction towards my purpose. However, if I won't pick up the brush to paint, the pen to write, the pot to cook, I'll never even give yourself the chance to even exist. Moreover, one thing that being here on Wattpad has taught me is that you DO THINGS BECAUSE THEY MAKE YOU HAPPY. Instead of seeking happiness outside, look within you. You can make yourself happier than anybody else ever can.

4. The Worst Case Scenario.
What's the worst that could happen if you do it? I give myself numerous reasons for this to fail.

But, we are existing. We are here. In a few hundred years, there might not be anything for the world to remember us. So, I am gonna do it, do the thing that I've been wanting to because now is the best time and I am INFINITE.

These are my top four reasons. Are there any reasons of your own? Take a moment and think about those reasons. Sift them and see what you can do about it. Your time here is limited. Our time here is limited. So, this is me, letting you guys be my witness, promising that I'm gonna dream bigger and harder and work so much. Not for anybody else. Just for me. Myself.

I hope this helped you guys. Do comment and lemme know if it did. Tag your friends if you feel it'll help them too. ✨❤️

Just a thought. I think I might actually be good at writing self help books maybe. 😂

What else would you like to see in this book? Any suggestions for new chapters? Recommendations, my favourite poetry pieces, any life advices, discussion on any topic? Do comment.😊🤩

Signing off,
Sam.

Written on 10/05/2020, 03:57AM.
Edited on 11/05/2020, 03:46PM.

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