"اگر در هوا قصرهایی ساخته‌اید کار شما نباید از دست برود آنجا جایی است که باید باشند"

Dreaming big isn’t pointless. Building aspirations is like creating castles in the air, and it’s actually right where they should be. It’s about having grand visions and lofty dreams. The key is to then lay a solid foundation beneath them, turning those dreams into reality.

Imagine we’re back in the mid-19th century. That’s when Henry David Thoreau, a philosopher and naturalist, wrote this in his book "Walden." He was a dude who spent a lot of time thinking about life, nature, and human purpose. Thoreau believed in the power of imagination and the importance of having dreams. He knew that dreams inspire us and give direction, but also that dreams alone aren’t enough. We need to put in the work to make them real.

Let’s take a real-life example. Think about Elon Musk. His ideas seem outlandish—colonizing Mars, creating a high-speed tube for transportation, developing electric cars that could change the world. At first, these were just castles in the air. People thought he was crazy. But he didn't stop there. He set to work, laying down the foundation. He started companies like SpaceX and Tesla, invested in research, hired brilliant minds, and spent countless hours working out the details. And look where we are now—SpaceX is making strides in space travel, and Tesla’s electric cars are on the roads all over the world.

So, how can you take this wisdom and apply it to your own life? Start by giving yourself the freedom to dream big. Don’t worry about how impractical or far-fetched your dreams might seem. Write them down. Visualize them. Imagine every detail. That’s your castle in the air. Next, think practically. What steps can you take to move closer to that dream? Break it down into smaller, achievable goals. Maybe it’s learning a new skill, networking with people in the field, or saving money to invest in your idea. The key is to keep moving forward, one step at a time.

Imagine you want to become a best-selling author. That’s your castle in the air. It’s a beautiful vision, isn’t it? But it won’t happen just by dreaming about it. You need to write—every day, if possible. Join a writers' group, get feedback, revise your work. Submit your stories to contests and magazines. Build your presence online. Each of these steps is part of the foundation you’re building.

Here’s a story to bring it home. Picture a young woman named Sarah. She dreams of opening a bakery. She can see it all in her mind’s eye: the cozy interior, the smell of fresh bread, the happy customers. This is her castle in the air. But Sarah doesn’t stop there. She attends a culinary school, learns the art of baking, saves up money, and starts by selling her products at a local farmers' market. Over time, she gains loyal customers, gets a small business loan, and finally opens her own bakery. Her dream, once just a beautiful vision, is now a thriving reality.

So go ahead, build those castles in the air. Dream big, and then roll up your sleeves and get to work. The sky is the limit, but your feet—well, they’re firmly on the ground, building a path to your dreams.