Life is tough; it is not a bed of roses for everyone. But it’s in our hands to make life good, to make life fruitful. Sometimes life throws you difficult choices and we have to take those difficult decisions. You have to dare to stand up to fears and make those choices. You have to Dare to Dream.
“Life hold special magic for those who dare to dream” – Unkown
Instead of worrying about the future, take care to live today. Instead of complaining about what you don’t have, what you want, the pains and hardships start practicing gratitude, start being thankful for what you have. You have yourself, you have your talent. Find out what you are passionate about, realize your own talent – when you give wings to your talent you can go places.
When my son was born I was very clear on one thing – I wanted to be the hands on mom. I wanted to see him grow up. I don’t consider my parents or in-laws as default ‘care-takers’ of the child that I wanted to have. Nor do I want a maid or a crèche to look after him. I took a decision to quit my job so that I could be with him. Does that mean I am not ambitious? Does that mean I didn’t like my career? Does that mean I don’t want to work? It means none of them. I love working. I cannot sit still for hours and not work. Quitting the job and not having your salary getting credited every 30th of the month was a big step. But I believed in myself and my potential.
I am working for myself, I have always loved writing and designing. When I am falling back on my skills to work for myself I am enjoying my journey. It is a long journey I probably have to work double of what I was previously at job, but I find this very satisfying – because I get to be with my son, I am working, I am paying my bills.
“Don’t just dare to dream, dare to live your dreams.”
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And I salute you for taking that big bold step of quitting your job. It was really hard for me too, especially when I had the offer of working in Canada for two years. I couldn’t do it! I had to read this today, Tina. There are moments when I doubt myself. I think I will come back to read this post whenever I feel so the next time! Take care.
There’s no point in doubting our self Shalini, you are your best friend and best counselor too. Sometimes choices are difficult but you can dream big anyway.
Hats off to you for taking the decision which felt best to you. it needs courage to do that. When one believes in themselves and their talent to do things, they could be happy in whatever situation they’re in.
Thank you Sheetal. Yes a big decision and a long way to go
A friend had written a lovely quote in my college slam book and I remember it still. It said, somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. So yes, dare to dream!!
thats a wonderful quote by your friend SHilpa!
That’s a really motivating post. I turned down the job that I received during campus placement because my dream was to study more. One year down the lane, I’m awaiting admission procedures for post graduation. And I’m really glad that I decided to follow my dreams rather than take up the job then!
~Shweta
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That’s great Shweta. Chase your dreams – it makes you happy.
“Don’t just dare to dream, dare to live your dreams.” – Great quote!
Thank you Hope
You dared to dream and had the courage to live it!!! Way to go!! Hats off to your spirit.
Thank you Mocktail mommies. Still a long way to go.
Quitting job is really is a big step to take. Hats off! If we don’t dream, then we can’t achieve anything. Nice post 🙂
It’s takes a lot of courage to follow your dreams! Kudos to you for doing so! 🙂
More power to you, Tina! Doing all of it single-handedly is a task! And yet you do it with full energy!
Cheers
I also did the same thing Tina and I have no regrets and today only I was writing a post about it. Dreams help us to achieve what we want to do in life.
It is very important to know your priorities, knowing which allow you you dream. After after knowing your dream, following it and working towards it. And you are doing just that. Bluey will never be the same age again and knowing that you spent time watching him grow and made memories will be a feeling you will cherish.
Mayuri
dreaming is important. because unless we ‘dream’ how do we go get it?
Great post!
It’s so nice that you said you are working on yourself, dreaming is absolutely beautiful, but by the time I came to the end of this post I realized, working towards fulfilling that dream is even more important. This was a delight to read Tina, reminded me of so many little things I dream to do (they are little but they mean a lot to me).
Thank you so Much Anki. Yes making that dream a reality is a nice feeling
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I always preach the same! If you don’t dream, how can you ever achieve anything. Even if you do, how can it bring that happiness that comes when you achieve a dream?
The present generation needs to dream. We are too lost in doing our day to day jobs that we have stopped dreaming and working for that.
Nice post Tina!
I am glad that you took such a decision. I did the same too and have not regretted my decision even once. 🙂 Bluey deserves his mom’s love completely. Chasing your passion is living fruitfully.
That is so motivating Tina. You are a star and I so love to learn from you in bits and pieces.
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Well said, Tina, that when you give wings to your talent you can go places. Loved your choice of quotes. Van Gough is superb.
I started working because I had to support my family and I am really proud of who I have become. I know it wasn’t easy at first, living yourself, paying the bills, taking care of yourself but I think I am doing just fine.
Giving up your job because you wanted to spend time with your kid is just wow. Not many people do that nowadays.
More power to you Tina 🙂
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