“The poor man is not he who is without a cent, but he who is without a dream.” -Harry Kemp
A while back, I found a research study that revealed a lot of trust fund babies end up struggling with depression. Since they don’t need to work to earn a living, many of them feel a sense of emptiness and purposelessness.
Even with all the money they could ever need, they often feel that their lives are lacking.
I’m sure most of us wouldn’t mind a little extra money to play with, but there is no wealth like the joy of having passion and intention.
When you have a dream, you have something put your heart into. You have something that you believe is larger than you. You have something to create, little by little every day.
A dream is an opportunity, not just because of where it could lead, but because of what it allows you to do and feel on the way there. When you throw yourself into something you love, the output is as rewarding as the outcome.
Today if you feel like your life is lacking, ask yourself: What is your dream, and what you can create today to support it? Fulfillment isn’t something you get. It’s what you feel when you put your heart into something you believe in.
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About Lori Deschene
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others do the same. She recently created the Breaking Barriers to Self-Care eCourse to help people honor their needs—so they can feel their best, be their best, and live their best possible life. If you’re ready to start thriving instead of merely surviving, you can learn more and get instant access here.
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