No matter who you are or where you're from, chances are you've had dreams.
Dreams are like the unconscious mind talking to the universe and signaling us that we can make those dreams come true if we make such efforts.
25 September is celebrated as the World dream day with an aim to encourage the individuals and communities to take a break, sit in silence and concentrate on the dreams and visualise what it would feel to be able to have those moments in reality.
This day is celebrated to help people realise the role of dreams in our lives.
It is not a forced or planned event but something that happens almost unconsciously.
We need to take some time out and try to understand what is it that we want deep down ?
Dreams help us to understand our aspirations in a better way, they are a visuals to our future.
Why Have a World Dream Day?
Dream day was created by an instructor at Columbia University, US, in the year 2012. Her name was Ozioma Egwuonwu, a transformational educator and strategist who had created this day with an aim to 'heal and 'inspire humanity'.
We all are witness to the magic a dream can hold.
In fact, every invention, every song, every notable achievement was once a dream.
Like Martin Luther King Junior had once said in his speech, "I have a dream." He had a dream to end racism and he didn't only work towards that dream but dedicated his whole life in the fight against racism.
It is important that we understand that dream is something that has a meaning, helps us bring in a change or inspires others to dream too. Dreams cannot be something that is a personal gain or achievement like 'losing weight' or 'getting a promotion'.
Dreams must have the power of being selfless and thinking not only about us and our closed ones but about the society and world as a whole. According to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, dreams are transformed into thoughts which are then transformed into actions.
So, dreams are like the seeds that can grow into a tree and become your reality. So, dream big and have the courage and determination to work towards it.
World Dream Day: Importance
Dreams have an immense power to make you strong mentally and emotionally to work towards your goals. It gives a aim and direction to your life. They fill you with a sense of hope and excitement, you feel the happiness of that dream coming true.
These feelings bring you in control of your thoughts and align you with your calmer and more powerful self that helps you build a wonderful future for yourself and the people around you.
How Do You Celebrate World Dream Day?
Think Different: It is believed that thoughts turn into dreams and vice versa. So, on this world dream day, take some time out and think how would you want your life to be, what can you do in that direction.
Make a Dream List: Sit down with your journal and make a list of your dreams you remember. You can also make a list of things you want to achieve this year and read this list frequently to remind yourself of what it felt for the first time when you had that dream or how would you feel if it came true.
Avoid Negative remarks: Make a promise to yourself that you would not allow any negative comments or opinions change your thought process about the things you want to achieve in your life. It is your life and you have the right take decisions and dream about what you want.
Take one step everyday: Thinking about the dream and writing about it is not enough, one needs to work towards it everyday. Take a step closer to your dream by working on it, no matter how small the step is. You can make a progress report for it to make yourself more accountable.
Make use of this World Dream Day to sit in with your dreams and thoughts making a promise to yourself that you will work towards it honestly.
Don't let any negative comments or opinions affect your process.
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