Let’s get real. You’re chasing something—a dream, a goal, a vision of the future. Maybe it’s the perfect job, the ideal relationship, or that elusive state of “happiness.” But here’s the kicker: Your dream is a trap.
Not because it’s unattainable. Because it’s too real.
The Elephant in Your Bedroom
Imagine this: You’re asleep, dreaming of an elephant crashing into your room. You wake up sweating, heart racing, palms clammy. The elephant? It never existed. But your fear? That was real.
That’s the power of a dream. It feels more vivid than reality. And that’s the problem.
The Self-Created Prison
Your dreams aren’t just fantasies. They’re attachments. You’ve poured so much of yourself into them—your hopes, your identity, your sense of worth—that letting go feels like losing a limb.
- That job you’ve been chasing? It’s not just a paycheck. It’s your ticket to validation.
- That relationship you’re clinging to? It’s not just love. It’s your lifeline to belonging.
But here’s the truth: You can’t break free from a trap you’ve built with your own hands.
The Grace of Receiving
Freedom doesn’t come from willpower. It comes from surrender.
You’ve been taught that asking for help is weakness. That taking is selfish. But here’s the irony: Everything worthwhile in your life is a gift.
The clothes on your back? The food on your plate? The air in your lungs? None of it is yours. It’s all borrowed.
And when you truly see that—when you feel the weight of how many hands, how many lives, how many miracles it took to bring you here—you’ll be overwhelmed. Not with guilt. With gratitude.
The Day I Stopped Chasing Dreams
Years ago, I met a man who’d lost everything—his job, his family, his health. When I asked how he was coping, he smiled. “I stopped chasing dreams. Now I just receive the day.”
His gratitude wasn’t forced. It wasn’t a mantra. It was a flood. And in that flood, he found freedom.
Your Invitation: Wake Up Grateful
Tomorrow, do this:
- Name Your Elephant
Write down the dream you’re clinging to. Now burn it. - Count the Gifts
Trace the journey of one thing—your morning coffee, your phone, your breath—back to its source. Feel the web of life that sustains you. - Say Thank You
Not as a habit. As a prayer. Let it crack you open.
Final Truth: The trap of a dream isn’t the dream itself. It’s the belief that you need it to be whole.
You don’t.
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