"Ton rêve t'a été donné. Si quelqu'un d'autre ne peut pas le voir, c'est parce qu'il ne leur a pas été donné."
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Here's the deal: when you have a dream, it's yours. It's like a special gift that was wrapped up just for you, and sometimes other people just can't see it. That's because it wasn't meant for them—it was tailor-made for you.
Take inventors, for instance. Think about Thomas Edison. He had this crazy dream to light up the world with electric bulbs. At the time, people probably thought he was nuts. They couldn't see his vision. But Edison didn't need them to; he just needed to believe in it himself. And because he stuck with it, even when others doubted, we now have light bulbs everywhere. This shows that the dream itself is a peculiar kind of vision—one that is deeply personal and often not visible to those around you.
Imagine you're working on a personal project that you're super passionate about. Maybe it's writing a book, starting a business, or creating art. You pour your heart into it, and you're convinced it could be great. When you share your ideas with friends or family, they might blink and nod but not truly get it. And you start to second-guess yourself. But here's the key: just because they can't see it doesn't mean it's not valuable or possible. It means that this particular dream wasn't given to them. It wasn't wrapped up under their tree. So, don't let their uncertainty shake your confidence.
Take J.K. Rowling, for example. When she wrote "Harry Potter," she was a single mom on welfare. Her manuscript was rejected by multiple publishers. Those publishers couldn't see her dream. But she stuck with it, believing in the world she created. Now, Harry Potter is a global phenomenon, loved by millions. Rowling's dream was given to her, and she held onto it even when others didn't see it. Just because someone else can't envision your dream doesn't mean it's not worth pursuing.
So, how can you apply this wisdom to your own life? First, accept that not everyone will understand your vision, and that's okay. It's your dream, not theirs. Second, surround yourself with people who support you—even if they don't get the dream, they get you. Third, keep pushing forward, especially when doubt creeps in. Your dream is like a plant; it needs nurturing—water it with passion and persistence.
Here's a relatable scenario: imagine you're a high school student with a dream to start a non-profit that supports mental health awareness. You share this idea with your friends, and they think it's unrealistic. They say things like, "You can't do that, you don't have enough experience," or "Nobody will take you seriously." But you believe in it. You research, plan, and reach out to mentors who can help. Slowly, you start gaining traction. Your friends still might not see the potential, but as you start making a difference, they begin to understand. Your dream was given to you, and you cultivated it despite the lack of initial support.
The bottom line? Don't let others' inability to see your dream deter you. They can't see it because it's not theirs—it's yours. Nurture it, believe in it, and keep moving forward. Your dream has value because it was given to you, and only you can make it a reality.
Take inventors, for instance. Think about Thomas Edison. He had this crazy dream to light up the world with electric bulbs. At the time, people probably thought he was nuts. They couldn't see his vision. But Edison didn't need them to; he just needed to believe in it himself. And because he stuck with it, even when others doubted, we now have light bulbs everywhere. This shows that the dream itself is a peculiar kind of vision—one that is deeply personal and often not visible to those around you.
Imagine you're working on a personal project that you're super passionate about. Maybe it's writing a book, starting a business, or creating art. You pour your heart into it, and you're convinced it could be great. When you share your ideas with friends or family, they might blink and nod but not truly get it. And you start to second-guess yourself. But here's the key: just because they can't see it doesn't mean it's not valuable or possible. It means that this particular dream wasn't given to them. It wasn't wrapped up under their tree. So, don't let their uncertainty shake your confidence.
Take J.K. Rowling, for example. When she wrote "Harry Potter," she was a single mom on welfare. Her manuscript was rejected by multiple publishers. Those publishers couldn't see her dream. But she stuck with it, believing in the world she created. Now, Harry Potter is a global phenomenon, loved by millions. Rowling's dream was given to her, and she held onto it even when others didn't see it. Just because someone else can't envision your dream doesn't mean it's not worth pursuing.
So, how can you apply this wisdom to your own life? First, accept that not everyone will understand your vision, and that's okay. It's your dream, not theirs. Second, surround yourself with people who support you—even if they don't get the dream, they get you. Third, keep pushing forward, especially when doubt creeps in. Your dream is like a plant; it needs nurturing—water it with passion and persistence.
Here's a relatable scenario: imagine you're a high school student with a dream to start a non-profit that supports mental health awareness. You share this idea with your friends, and they think it's unrealistic. They say things like, "You can't do that, you don't have enough experience," or "Nobody will take you seriously." But you believe in it. You research, plan, and reach out to mentors who can help. Slowly, you start gaining traction. Your friends still might not see the potential, but as you start making a difference, they begin to understand. Your dream was given to you, and you cultivated it despite the lack of initial support.
The bottom line? Don't let others' inability to see your dream deter you. They can't see it because it's not theirs—it's yours. Nurture it, believe in it, and keep moving forward. Your dream has value because it was given to you, and only you can make it a reality.
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