Amen Dr. G! I recently did a virtual leadership conference with the student leaders who shared our situational anxiety interview to the St. Clair College student and alumni community. And at the end of the conference, we reflected on what they would be willing to do as leaders – without the glory or accolades. And how important it is that our North Stars and Dreams originate and be fired up FROM THE INSIDE. This quote sums it up perfectly. Thank you for continuing to light our way!! Dr. D
Aw, such a thought provoking statement, Katherin. It didn’t resonate with me, at first. I am actively living and pursuing my dreams.
However, I do hate the promotion angle. I often wish someone could help me do that. I’ve hired people in the past. It does get expensive and I’ve never seen any monetary benefit – yet it has helped me to reach in other ways. One person I hired recommended I do meditation music. And look where that led me. So this shows how even putting energy in that direction pays off. (wishing vs. doing).
But another spin for this is with religion. Growing up, I know my mother wished her children would carry on her religious fervor. I have another friend that is similar in her wishes. This is a perfect example of a parent trying to have their child live their life. I rebelled at a fairly older age – it was necessary for me to decide my own beliefs and desires!
Thanks for a great post!
Judy, this quote didn’t resonate with me at all personally, either, because like you, I’ve always pursued my dreams, too! Buuut, I figured there were people who might need to hear it, especially this time of the year.
I feel you on the promotion angle…writing books is easy to me, promotion? Not so much.
So, in terms of your mother…do you think she’s “chasing a dream” of wanting her children to participate in her religion?
Yes. As far as my mother, and many other people I know who want to impose their religious beliefs upon others. They have a dream of living through their children. That can be applied to career paths, as well. I share how my mother told me that it an artist would be a wonderful career for me – because I could stay home with my children and paint. I had many other aspirations and it surprised me when I chose art as my career after all!
It did turn out to be beneficial for me to work at home when my children were young. Especially because my children had special needs and my firstborn was very sick.
It took me a while to realize that despite my mothers pushiness, she was doing what she thought was best for me.
PS. Iβm so glad you are living your dream!
βIt took me a while to realize that despite my mothers pushiness, she was doing what she thought was best for meβ YES! I think becoming a mother showed me that, too.
I glanced at this and thought I read Wu Tang , and then read it and was happy to confirm it was Wu -Tang Clan π
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lol Wu-Tang is one of my favorite groups…ever!
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You have amazing taste πβ¨
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How are you?
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Amen Dr. G! I recently did a virtual leadership conference with the student leaders who shared our situational anxiety interview to the St. Clair College student and alumni community. And at the end of the conference, we reflected on what they would be willing to do as leaders – without the glory or accolades. And how important it is that our North Stars and Dreams originate and be fired up FROM THE INSIDE. This quote sums it up perfectly. Thank you for continuing to light our way!! Dr. D
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You always get me β€ I'm happy to hear this.
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Makes alot of sense for parents who impose their dreams on kid(s). OR society expects certain things because of one’s gender, etc.
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Yes, I agree. Someone else mentioned that and I hadn’t really thought of it that way.
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Aw, such a thought provoking statement, Katherin. It didn’t resonate with me, at first. I am actively living and pursuing my dreams.
However, I do hate the promotion angle. I often wish someone could help me do that. I’ve hired people in the past. It does get expensive and I’ve never seen any monetary benefit – yet it has helped me to reach in other ways. One person I hired recommended I do meditation music. And look where that led me. So this shows how even putting energy in that direction pays off. (wishing vs. doing).
But another spin for this is with religion. Growing up, I know my mother wished her children would carry on her religious fervor. I have another friend that is similar in her wishes. This is a perfect example of a parent trying to have their child live their life. I rebelled at a fairly older age – it was necessary for me to decide my own beliefs and desires!
Thanks for a great post!
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Judy, this quote didn’t resonate with me at all personally, either, because like you, I’ve always pursued my dreams, too! Buuut, I figured there were people who might need to hear it, especially this time of the year.
I feel you on the promotion angle…writing books is easy to me, promotion? Not so much.
So, in terms of your mother…do you think she’s “chasing a dream” of wanting her children to participate in her religion?
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Yes. As far as my mother, and many other people I know who want to impose their religious beliefs upon others. They have a dream of living through their children. That can be applied to career paths, as well. I share how my mother told me that it an artist would be a wonderful career for me – because I could stay home with my children and paint. I had many other aspirations and it surprised me when I chose art as my career after all!
It did turn out to be beneficial for me to work at home when my children were young. Especially because my children had special needs and my firstborn was very sick.
It took me a while to realize that despite my mothers pushiness, she was doing what she thought was best for me.
PS. Iβm so glad you are living your dream!
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βIt took me a while to realize that despite my mothers pushiness, she was doing what she thought was best for meβ YES! I think becoming a mother showed me that, too.
And thank you!
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Great Reminder!!
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I agree π
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Thank you!
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Youβre welcome Shira π«
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Very true. Thanks for the quote.
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Youβre welcome π
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Sure thing. π
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Weβre often not on our own, thankfully, but sometimes we are.
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True. No one is really ever on their own.
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Now I am going to look up Wu-Tang. This is gold and thank you for sharing.
Meanwhile, it’s good to see you on here again. I hope all is well with you.
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Lol Happy New Year girl!
…so thereβs the group and then thereβs the tv show that came on last year…the television show is where I got this from.
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Happy New Year!
I guess the show is worth watching, judging by the quote?
Have fun, but please do remember you have a blog to feed too. Lol.
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Lol Iβve been blogging! Maybe it has been showing π
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What? I better look alright!
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Lol yessss! I did a whole corona year in review, gave some mental health resources…
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Will be heading there very soon, lol.
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Very true. Your dreams depend on you and you alone to give them the breathe of life.
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Absolutely ππ½
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Yes! This is a sermon all on its own! Thank you for sharing!
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I thought so too trE!
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Dang it. Does that mean I have to get off of my lazy posterior and chase my own dreams? π
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Lol just a little bit ππ½
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“Dreams come true only through the Imagination
which is the definition of the Soul.”
_-Van Prince
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Absolutely. Thanks Van Prince ππ½
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Ms. K. E. Garland, Ph D, thank you Psychology 101 to the max!
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lol
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“Only a Ph. D would understand the extraodinary in humor!
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Perhaps
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“The greatest asset is ‘being Modest'”-Van Prince
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