We all do this on some level or another. It might be in the form of a “Good Idea”, or it may take on a different shape.
Take the new Ford Mustang that just drove by. At one point, not only did the man driving it think to himself, “Hmm, I want this car”, but I’m willing to bet he also envisioned himself interacting with it in some level or another. He pictured himself it in, driving the car around, maybe thinking about the different conversations he’ll have while driving, people that will envy him, or perhaps the girls he’ll attract.
But many times, we’ll never act on the impulses or day dreams running through our own little world. And to be quite honest, it’s probably a good thing. If I were to beat the crap out of every robber that I think is about to walk into the gas station just as I was leaving, or reach the level of success I think I will by completing this one last programming task, would I really be able to handle it the way I think I could, or would the cards play differently than in the day dream?
Bottom line, we all do it, but what good does it do? Now don’t get me wrong, if we ever let our dreams die, then we might as well become one of the other 6 billion souls in this earth that won’t matter to anyone besides maybe a few (if we’re lucky). But at the point I start believing my fantasies can reach a level of reality I think it should, I’m in trouble.
Keep daring to reach for the star’s kids, but don’t forget, you’ve got to be the one to create the rocket-ship to get you there – because no one else will!
(HINT: try re-reading this entry and listening to Coldplay’s, Swallowed by the Sea on their X&Y album at the same time – it will add to the post – can listen to it here through your computer if you’d like)
~Tim Schoffelman
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