In our society, people are often judgmental about various aspects of others’ lives, be it social status, personal choices, career, appearance, outlook or even dreams. “How dare you dream of doing such a thing?” is something you often hear, especially in the case of women. “Women are supposed to dream within boundaries.” Really? Should our dreams also follow the guidelines or the social diktats?
Women take care of families, balance personal and professional life, nurture children, tend to their own needs, but often forget to follow their dreams, or sometimes, aren’t allowed to pursue their dreams. But dreams are powerful. They help you define your goal and align your purpose. Sometimes, life seems meaningless. We find ourselves engaged in activities, chores or jobs, but we feel aimless. We feel that we made all the right choices, followed all the protocols, and still do not feel like we have progressed or feel peaceful inside.
Questions like, “Am I headed in the right direction?”, “What will I achieve out of it?”, “Why don’t I feel satisfied?”, “Is this the purpose of my life?” haunts us at times.
We may feel like running away from the chaos of life, taking a pause and reassessing the direction of our lives. In such situations, our dreams reflect our innermost desires and guide our path. They become our hope. They become the footsteps that may lead us somewhere in the vast desert. You can always start afresh to pursue the dreams that got buried somewhere in the race of life. They are a map of your desires, just follow them and see where they lead you. They are a silent prayer from your heart to the Universe.
Perfection is a mirage, and it’s futile to chase it. But contentment and inner peace are worth every effort. A life that is designed around perfection may feel too robotic, mechanical, regulated by others, and rule-oriented. But a life designed by passion to do what you really enjoy doing, and what brings you alive, is the one you must strive for. When you are happy from the inside, then all good things align for you.
Let your dreams be your guide.
Let your dreams dictate your success story.
Let your dreams see the light of day.
Let your dreams help you shine.
©Vandana Bhasin
19.11.2025