Dream Killers

As I was scrolling instagram today, I seen a quote that read: DREAMS ARE KILLED BY SHARING THEM WITH THE WRONG PEOPLE.

Now before you nod your head in agreement, take time and really disect that for a moment. Can your dreams really be killed by sharing them with the wrong people?

I like to think that I have enough control over the direction of my life that I'm not so sure if me simply sharing them with the wrong people can actually stop them from coming to pass. Slow me down - yes. Kill the dream - not so much.

I could be wrong. Then, I could be right. It's all in how YOU see your life.

Its so very simple. You have an idea and you're excited about it. You may have even begin the process of making your dream happen. Out of excitement, you share it with someone close to you. They don't respond the way you wanted them to so your vision fades, your excitement is drained, and you start telling yourself things like, "maybe they were right." Your dream isn't as shiny as it once was and you lose interest over time.

I have been there. Even with starting this blog. I would look at the way other blogs were set up and felt intimidated. I felt as though what I had to say wouldn't make that much of an impact. Surely not one big enough to start a whole blog!

To make things worse, I would tell certain people what I wanted to do and their response would leave me discouraged and down right annoyed!

Today, I realize it wasn't about their response. Ultimately, it was the fact that I just did not know how to manage my feelings. I realize it was not about being as good as other blogs. It was about being happy with and proud of myself.

Whatever your dream may be, there will be people who will criticize and doubt you. There will be people who only believe and support you to an exent. So what?! Keep going!

I believe we must first learn that not every move we make has to be an announcement. Find the excitement in blowing the mind of people. Be anxious to WOW them without warning them. Its not so much of your dreams being killed by sharing them with the wrong people, but it is more so of how it makes you FEEL when you share them with the wrong people.

Their unenthused (sometimes judgemental) response can discourage you. I think a lot of times we look for validation from others more than we look for the contentment and satisfaction within ourselves. But it's okay! I have accepted the fact that not everyone will get the excitement that I get from my dreams and their not supposed to! Because it belongs to me!

It is an undeniable fact that we are a nation of overthinkers. And that is okay too. People who try to steer you away from your dreams usually do so because of their own fears and insecurities; not because of your abilities to make your dream happen.

Just appreciate those who DO get as excited as you and most importantly cherish those who support your dream. You will find that a lot of people will give their, "congratulations", but very few will prove just how happy they are for you and prove that they actually believe in you.

The bottom line is that you must never allow anyone to derail your dreams. Don't allow yourself to be put in a position where you are defending your dream. That creates more negative energy than it does positive energy. And negative energy only distracts you from your assignment. Commit to accept the fact that people have opinions (good intent and bad) and just move on.

Its way too easy to be distracted and discouraged by the negativity. Believe in yourself and believe nothing is impossible. Want it bad enough and it will continue happening.

Above all else, don't give up. Stand strong. Stay in the race.

Blessings & Grace!

- Keyona