"夢は真実がないからといって消えてしまうものではない"

The essence of the quote is all about the resilience of dreams. It’s saying that dreams persist not because they are necessarily rooted in reality, but because of our unwavering belief in them. Essentially, our dreams aren't contingent upon their feasibility or truth—they live on because we continue to believe and nurture them.

Historically, this sentiment can be traced back to countless visionaries and dreamers who were told their aspirations were impossible or unrealistic. Think about the Wright brothers. In the early 1900s, they dreamt of human flight. Most people scoffed at the idea—surely, humans could never soar like birds. Yet, their dream didn’t die because of the naysayers. They held onto it, and through persistence and belief, they transformed aviation forever.

Let's zoom in on a real-life example: J.K. Rowling. Before she became a household name, she was a struggling single mother, living on welfare, and writing in cafes while her baby slept beside her. She had this seemingly crazy dream of a boy wizard named Harry. Her manuscript was rejected by 12 different publishers. But did her dream die? Nope. She kept believing in it, nurturing it, refining it. Eventually, one publisher took a chance, and the rest is history. Harry Potter became a global phenomenon, touching millions of lives. Imagine if she had given up after the first rejection—or the fifth. Or the tenth.

So, how can you apply this wisdom in your life? First, recognize when a dream is truly yours. Does it ignite a spark in you, even when others doubt it? Hold onto that feeling. Start small, take consistent steps toward your dream, and don’t let setbacks derail you. Surround yourself with supportive people who believe in you and your vision. And most importantly, remind yourself regularly why that dream matters to you.

Let’s put this in a more relatable scenario. Suppose you’re passionate about opening a bakery. You love baking—cakes, pastries, bread, you name it. But everyone around you says, "The market is saturated," or "It’s too risky to start a business now." Sure, these pieces of advice are grounded in some reality. But your dream isn’t about market analysis—it’s about your love for baking and sharing that joy with others. So, you start small. Maybe you begin by selling your baked goods at local farmers' markets or accepting orders from friends and family. The journey might be tough, with several sleepless nights and initial financial struggles, but the dream stays alive because you believe in it.

Dreams are like seeds. They need belief, care, and persistence to grow. They don’t die just because they’re not planted in the most fertile ground. They die when we stop watering them, stop nurturing them. So, next time someone tells you your dream is unrealistic, smile and remember this: Dreams don’t need to be realistic to be worth pursuing. They just need your belief.