 Dreams Come True
One of the most important parts of our minds is busy dealing with the dreams we have. Sometimes it can be helpful to see what we want our life to be and sometimes it is just a secret subconscious message that we are not even aware of. The other day I was reading a book about the things we learn in life while we are aging. The book talked about the simple facts we learn everyday, not big life lessons or successful achievements but the little details that make our lives slightly different with pieces of advice attached to them. A specific one made me think about the dreams we have and their possibilities of actually coming true.
"Every big achievement was once considered impossible." Since we were in kindergarten we were given the idea that we can become whatever we want, we can do whatever we want in the future. People were constantly asking what we want to "become" in the future and all of us had an answer to that familiar question. Somewhere along the road we lost that spirit. We all changed, our dreams changed and we simply we grew up.
As it is known, college is one of the most important steps in the educational life of a teenager and pre-adult creature. You choose your department, you specialize in what you want to do and you start to build your future in small steps. On the road toward graduation you start to wonder what you are going to do, and you start to make a plan for yourself. I know that's how my everyday life is. But then here comes the cliché you have been waiting for "What happens after Bilkent?"
How can we build our life on the dreams we have if we don't find them realistic anymore? How can we be happy knowing the fact that we cannot do what we want to do? Or is it just a common fear of the unknown, a fear of taking a risk?
Encouragement is the biggest motivation that has an important role in dreams. The common thought is to believe in yourself and take risks to make your dreams come true. If you don't take any risks, nothing is not worth fighting for. At this point the fear of unknown kicks in. Even if I know that it will ruin the moment, I should also remind you that in order to achieve your goal you should be realistic rather than a daydreamer.
The scary part is to take action toward your dream. Even if we believe in ourselves there is always a part inside that says "it's not going to happen." So after some trials that end with failure, we find ourselves with the option of being just second best. We wind up in a totally different place. Then comes the depression.
Besides the psychological perspective, there is also a scientific view on this. Daydreaming is healthy! Creative thinking and daydreaming improves the brain's auditory, visual and operational systems. It also improves memory storage. As it is known that mental activation is an easy way of quick learning and as efficient as any physical workout.
As I mentioned, dreams are healthy for our brain and our psychological stability. But in order to avoid ending up in a mental hospital, you have to limit your creativity. "Dream until your dream comes true!"
By Nazlý Çelebi (ECON/IV)
n_celebi@ug.bilkent.edu.tr
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