Finding Freedom May Not Be What You Hoped It Was
Are You Dream-Addicted? The Truth About Chasing Dreams
This Is Much More Common, Subtle and Unconscious Than You Think…
Have you ever felt like your dreams are always just out of reach? Like, no matter how hard you try, they’re always a step ahead, waiting for you somewhere in the future?
It’s like we’re on this constant chase, believing that once we grab hold of our dreams, everything will be perfect.
We’ll be happy, fulfilled, and at peace.
But what if this chase is actually holding us back?
The Endless Cycle of Chasing Dreams
I’ve been there, caught in this cycle of chasing dreams. It’s like there’s a voice in my head constantly whispering, “You’re not there yet. Keep going. You can’t be happy until you’ve made it.”
This voice tells me that the joy, the freedom, and the peace I seek are all tied up in these dreams.
And until they’re realized, I can’t possibly experience those feelings.
But here’s what I’ve started to realize: this dream addiction, this constant pursuit of a future where everything is perfect, is a trap.
It’s a never-ending race where the finish line keeps moving.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying we shouldn’t have dreams or goals.
They’re important.
They give us direction, purpose, and something to strive for.
But what if we’re too attached to them?
What if our happiness is tied up in achieving these dreams?
This is what I call being dream-addicted. It’s when our dreams stop being a source of inspiration and start being a chain that ties us down.
We get so focused on the destination that we miss the beauty of the journey. We forget to appreciate where we are because we’re so fixated on where we want to be.
I’m learning to detach a bit from my dreams. To see them as guides, not as the ultimate source of my happiness. This doesn’t mean I don’t work towards them; I do.
But I don’t hinge my entire sense of self-worth and happiness on them anymore.
So, how do we balance this?
How do we keep our dreams without becoming addicted to them?
I think it starts with gratitude. Being thankful for where we are, for what we have, and for the journey itself. It’s about finding joy in the small things, in the everyday moments that make up our lives.
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It’s also about being present. To fully engage with the people around us, with our work, our passions, and even our struggles. Because that’s where life is happening — not in some far-off future where everything’s perfect.
So, next time that voice in your head starts telling you that you can only be happy “when…”, challenge it.
Look around you.
Find something, however small, to be grateful for right now. Enjoy the journey you’re on, with all its ups and downs.
After all, life’s too short to spend it waiting for some distant day when everything falls into place.
Let’s not miss the magic of the moment by being too fixated on a future that’s always just out of reach. Let’s live, really live, in the here and now.
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