Thank you for this essay. It made me realize that one of the reasons I have had problems with "dreaming big" is that I have unconsciously viewed myself as part on one category ("average"), and those who have lives I admire & envy as being in a completely separate category.
Having this clarity will make it easier to overcome the internal resistance I experience.
Your essay made me reflect on my own life. I just turned 52 and have been feeling ‘average’ for a long time. Below average actually, if I’m very honest. The past 20+ years of my life have been dedicated to taking care of others and surviving, which brings me to my current crossroads. Do I just find a job to pay the bills or do I dive into a new adventure and dare to go for my dreams? At my age the message I get from those around me is, settle, be realistic, life is hard... but you just reminded me that no one has to settle for ‘average.’
Thank you for this essay. It made me realize that one of the reasons I have had problems with "dreaming big" is that I have unconsciously viewed myself as part on one category ("average"), and those who have lives I admire & envy as being in a completely separate category.
Having this clarity will make it easier to overcome the internal resistance I experience.
Your essay made me reflect on my own life. I just turned 52 and have been feeling ‘average’ for a long time. Below average actually, if I’m very honest. The past 20+ years of my life have been dedicated to taking care of others and surviving, which brings me to my current crossroads. Do I just find a job to pay the bills or do I dive into a new adventure and dare to go for my dreams? At my age the message I get from those around me is, settle, be realistic, life is hard... but you just reminded me that no one has to settle for ‘average.’
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Beautifully said. ❤️