March 1, 2010
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Dreams
What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid? Did you dream of starting a family? Making tons of money? Or perhaps you wanted to become a teacher, or a doctor? For me, that dream was less concrete; that dream was to make the world a better place for those who are worst off. Even if I had to work for minimal pay, even if I had to give my life; it would all be worth it.
But the older I got, the more complacent, scared, and jaded I've become. Why work so hard, for so little? Why work for organizations that promise to make the world a better place, but are full of internal strife and hypocrisy? Why not settle for a good job that pays well?
Why not..?
Because I get a nagging feeling at the back of my mind. Because, there were times in my career, where I felt as though I had sold my dreams - and found that it wasn't worth it. Because there were times when I felt so far away from my goals, that I wondered whether there was a point to my life anymore. Because to me, a life without purpose, a life without dreams, is just not worth living.
And now...
Hope has fluttered its way into my life in the form of an acceptance letter. For the first time in my life, my dreams are finally within reach. Not to say that life will be easy from this point on. But no matter how many challenges lie ahead, I will gladly accept it for the chance to serve as a global citizen.
And at the end of my life, I hope to look back and see that I've tried my best, even if I did not always succeed.
What are your dreams, and have you succeeded in achieving them?
Comments (11)
Good luck to you in your pursuits in the future. The world needs more people like you.
I was super idealistic once, and wanted to work in non-profit. It wasn't until I actually worked in non-profit that I realized that the internal politics of most non-profit organizations is ridiculous. People will willingly harm those/ that which the organization is meant to help because of their own agendas. It's why I don't do it anymore; and I've chosen to work at a grassroots level instead.
Hm... I guess I was a simple kid, my dream was always small~ Never dreamed big...
@arenadi - I've worked in the non-profit industry as well. It was the hypocrisy that bothered me most though; that they'd do exactly what they are trying to prevent. Bleh. Now, I think I want to work for governmental or international organizations. I wonder if they're any better.. I hope so.
@missymoo630 - As long as you dream!
Hehehe... now you'll be dreaming about your baby. 
in that case, i think i drew the short stick.
following my dreams has definitely forced me to sacrifice a lot. it's not the easiest thing to do, and it isn't for everyone.
@CreativeMinority - is it worth it?
@lilniteanngel - it'll be a while before i can give an answer worthy of that question.
@CreativeMinority - every little bit counts.
thank you for your service.
at least you can look back at your life without regrets. it's something i strive to do every day.. since i only get one chance at life, i'm not going to allow myself to squander it by leaving dreams unfulfilled and lives of the people around me untouched. in any case, good luck! new life phases can be daunting at times but also rewarding.
congrats!
@cbr600 - thanks!
@morningmoka - i agree! we only live once... we should definitely make the most of out it.
a lawyer once told me that while we may have no control over the length of our lives, we have control over the depth of it. make every day count.
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