Dream Catcher

It's easy for people to kill your dream. Whether it be owning your own business, becoming a medical doctor or, like me, becoming an opera singer. I remember days passed when people would tell me that anything is possible with hard work and that dreams were in the palm of your hand. But as you grow up, too often other people's failure's cloud their judgement. Thus, the words of encouragement become: "It's hard, not everyone can make it" or "This is a cut-throat industry and I don't know if you'll cut it" and "I see you doing better at this and that "(which happens to be something completely different to what you want to do and have spent years working to accomplish). Yes, it's easy for others to step on your dream and it is easier still for you to give in.

I've come to realise that "giving in" is not always merely choosing another career path and allowing the bitterness of unaccomplished goals to haunt you, no it's worse than that... Giving in sometimes takes the form of being lost a midst others success. You forget what drives you and how your dreams used to give you joy,  and thus you merely exist. You exist on the outside of your own life, subconsciously accepting your fate which is everything "they" have been telling you...you forget that this, this too, is a choice. 

As these negative words become stronger and they try to discourage- hold strong. For when the words become louder, the dream is closer at hand. Live for your passion, and if you fail, at least your dream will help you up and lead the way. Sometimes the people you admire most do not see your true potential...you must show them. For only you truly know your capability. 

So with the words uttered to us when we were still young, raw and hopeful, I say too you:

"You have strength beyond your own understanding.

You will achieve your every goal and become all you have hoped for. 

Through your hard word and commitment, you will be rewarded. 

I speak these words into your future with fervor and true belief.

You will move mountains."  

Just Janel