“And sometimes, even worse, the feeling that you might be unworthy of the dream itself” I don’t know if I will ever recover from this line. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED READING THIS. It’s amazing how you described everything I feel about having a dream. This is beautifully written, raw, and amazing. Thank you so much for this. I’m definitely subscribing and hoping to read more from you. Let’s follow our dreams!!! <3
“But as long as you keep walking, you are still becoming.” It is very hard in today’s world to think about the small steps especially with the millions of things crossing in front of you in social media that makes you wonder if you cable to do anything good in life…
“ The real danger is drowning in the quiet belief that you were never capable of more.” I love how you highlight the doubt and loss of confidence that can come with chasing a version of yourself you’ve only dreamed of. What a beautiful read
Thank you so much for reading, I’m so glad you noticed! 🫶🏾🤎Will probably go in depth about that in another article because it’s a whole thing in itself.
A point of view I have to think of when I read your post, that already hits the point very well is, what if I dream big, what if I have achieved a lot, what if I am standing out but than I look back and get the feeling of not being worth it.
Either because I think I was born in a good part of the world. I had parents supporting me. I went to a private school. I have all I need.
And than I make room, I stand aside and let others fulfill what I was dreaming of….
Than I read your post again and wonder, if it is an excuse. Maybe it is exactly the perspective you are already talking about. - Being afraid of, what ever the outside might define me.
Which brings me to some other common points:
Isn’t it the sailor that can stand the hardest wind, that comes far?
And is it not true, that being strong like that makes you hard?
Maybe the biggest task is, to find your hard shield but never forget how to lay it down, not giving up it putting it up again, but only when needed.
"The real danger is drowning in the quiet belief that you were never capable of more"...This is the true, deep analysis of success — how painful and costly it can be… and it is hard either way: whether you choose to believe and pursue it, or to give up and do nothing.
In my 40's I am becoming "delusional about my potential" because what else is there? To live the same life or chase after my dreams - living the same life is scarier than delusion!! Thank you!
I am in awe, I can say that I am in a similar situation, where I feel like Icarus flying too close to the sun. But I often forget that flying too low also means my “wings” can drown in the waters. This made me reflect on that, tysm!
I want to explore the idea that standing out is rewarding in a very personal, innate way. Not for accolades, not for staying ahead of the crowd, but for its own accompanying sense of freedom, of the joy of crossing hurdles imposed from wherever but internalised by us. Then it's not standing out in the strict sense of the word, but simply an expansion of one's own existence and the acquiring of control over one's own self.
“And sometimes, even worse, the feeling that you might be unworthy of the dream itself” I don’t know if I will ever recover from this line. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED READING THIS. It’s amazing how you described everything I feel about having a dream. This is beautifully written, raw, and amazing. Thank you so much for this. I’m definitely subscribing and hoping to read more from you. Let’s follow our dreams!!! <3
Yess🥹I’m so glad you resonated with you, sending you so much love! Thank you for the beautiful worlds, I’m so grateful 🫶🏾🤎
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“But as long as you keep walking, you are still becoming.” It is very hard in today’s world to think about the small steps especially with the millions of things crossing in front of you in social media that makes you wonder if you cable to do anything good in life…
Great article and great ideas…
Thank you.
I reeeally needed this, thankyou fatima ✊
“ The real danger is drowning in the quiet belief that you were never capable of more.” I love how you highlight the doubt and loss of confidence that can come with chasing a version of yourself you’ve only dreamed of. What a beautiful read
Thank you so much for reading, I’m so glad you noticed! 🫶🏾🤎Will probably go in depth about that in another article because it’s a whole thing in itself.
A point of view I have to think of when I read your post, that already hits the point very well is, what if I dream big, what if I have achieved a lot, what if I am standing out but than I look back and get the feeling of not being worth it.
Either because I think I was born in a good part of the world. I had parents supporting me. I went to a private school. I have all I need.
And than I make room, I stand aside and let others fulfill what I was dreaming of….
Than I read your post again and wonder, if it is an excuse. Maybe it is exactly the perspective you are already talking about. - Being afraid of, what ever the outside might define me.
Which brings me to some other common points:
Isn’t it the sailor that can stand the hardest wind, that comes far?
And is it not true, that being strong like that makes you hard?
Maybe the biggest task is, to find your hard shield but never forget how to lay it down, not giving up it putting it up again, but only when needed.
“Believe in your dreams with a stubbornness that borders on irrational.”
Don’t mind if I do…
My dad would always tell us "Dreams don't cost money. Dream as much as you can."
"The real danger is drowning in the quiet belief that you were never capable of more"...This is the true, deep analysis of success — how painful and costly it can be… and it is hard either way: whether you choose to believe and pursue it, or to give up and do nothing.
You articulated my feelings perfectly. Here's to having crazy faith and being delusional about our dreams
You know what? Hell yeah truly we have to be delusional on the dream life we want and deserve.
In my 40's I am becoming "delusional about my potential" because what else is there? To live the same life or chase after my dreams - living the same life is scarier than delusion!! Thank you!
so glad to substack for bringing me across this masterpiece 🙌
I am in awe, I can say that I am in a similar situation, where I feel like Icarus flying too close to the sun. But I often forget that flying too low also means my “wings” can drown in the waters. This made me reflect on that, tysm!
Yeah, so, I’m crying. Really needed to hear this today. Thank you so much
Stubborn belief is underrated. This is a beautiful reminder to keep walking.
I want to explore the idea that standing out is rewarding in a very personal, innate way. Not for accolades, not for staying ahead of the crowd, but for its own accompanying sense of freedom, of the joy of crossing hurdles imposed from wherever but internalised by us. Then it's not standing out in the strict sense of the word, but simply an expansion of one's own existence and the acquiring of control over one's own self.