Childhood Dreams

I've really enjoyed reading Launching Leaders by Steven A. Hitz this week. One of the lessons that was the most meaningful to me was about how our trials are one of our greatest opportunities to learn valuable lessons about what really matters in life.  Recently, I went through one of the most difficult and unexpected situations that I've ever been in. There were times that it felt completely unfair, but for the most part, it put things into perspective. I'm grateful for the small things that I had previously taken for granted. it has given me a chance to reflect on what I really value. I have found myself in what Hitz refers to as "the space of faith."  I don't know what Heavenly Father has planned for me, but I'm putting my trust in Him that everything will work out for the best.

Randy Pausch was such a great example of facing a trial with dignity. I loved how nothing kept him from chasing his dreams. I think that his supportive parents were a big reason that he felt nothing was out of his reach. They let him not only explore his interests and talents, but they also encouraged and supported them. Dreaming big puts us in the right mindset to achieve greatness. When we stop dreaming we stop progressing. 

When I was younger I had some wild dreams too. I wanted to be the first female NBA coach. I was passionate about basketball and wanted to share that with others. I know now that there isn't any way that I could have been succeeded but I still could have pursued my dream on a smaller scale. I gave up on that dream long ago and my passions have changed. Even though I don't even watch basketball anymore, I recognize similarities between what I wanted then and what I want now. I want to be important, I want to be a leader, I want to make a difference, and I want to be recognized for my efforts. My dreams have shifted and been molded into something different but their core parts are still the same.