Some people fear success just as much as they fear failure. Sometimes more. I think I have been one of those people, though it was neck and neck between them both: fear of failure, fear of success.... What happens to someone if a dream comes true? I think we are less prepared for that than if something we long after escapes our grasp. I think perhaps we are familiar with wishes going unfulfilled, and perhaps it is a shock if something we imagined in a far-flung fantasy comes to life. Thus it may be the adage, "Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it."
I think there are two ways to act if a dear dream comes to be. One would be to act like it was just a normal day. Casual, like. The other way would be to walk through life stunned at every single thing that happens. Either way, though, would require one rare and priceless thing — that would be courage. Most people are more prepared for failure than success, and I mean real success, not having spaghetti come out al dente like you planned it. I mean like curing cancer or something. This is what I am saying: "Beware. Reality is better than a dream can possibly prepare you for." Courage, however. You can handle more than you think.
LG
9:44am tuesday, 4th december
Hi Stand!
I can relate to that adage, "be careful what you wish for...." For so long i've dreamt, fantasized, longed and hoped for a saner, stabler and quieter life away from my depression. But as we all know, some things are just incurable and because of our idiosyncrasies, we are unique.
I have prayed for something for so long, and in Gods unpredictable ways, he has finally lifted the veil off my eyes.
And because of COURAGE, certain wishes CAN be fulfilled. Its how and when you find it.... and it all comes together...somehow.
Jennifer
1:25am wednesday, 5th december
These entires really intrigue me. I am not really sure. What to put here becuase I do not really know what it is like for you. But your entries are very touching. Please post more.
LG
stef