Dreams

Dreams can either make you or break you? Do you agree?

Dreams are an indispensable part of our life. Thanks to the ability to dream, we humans can have a purpose in life and also something that propels us forward. While dreams are believed to be significantly important in making us human, some people also think that sometimes dreams can be a double-edged sword. In my opinion, I firmly believe that dreams can either make you or break you.

One undeniable significance of dreaming is that it enables us to strive to be better. Some people consider dreams as the starting point of all achievements because, without them, we will end up working aimlessly towards nowhere. They also give us passion and a clear destination for people to head to. Driven by his dream and passion, Thomas Edison – one of the greatest scientists of all time, had consistently tried more than five thousand times in order to invent the first light bulb. Therefore, dreams also help us sustain our burning spirit and hence give us the strength to endure great hardship.

Besides giving us power and a destination, dreams also make our life more meaning and beautiful. There is a saying “dreams are luxury of the young” because when we are still young, we have the courage to go into the uncertain. Dreams also add more colour and dimension to our lives. Everyone in this world has the freedom to dream and I am no exception. With the asperity to become a successful engineer in the future, it gives more colour to y life and also drives me to pursue my study. Therefore, dreams are also a mirror which reflects who we are and makes each of us unique.

On the other hand, dreams can sometimes make our life worse if we are not careful. Getting too deeply engrossed in our dreams can transform them into an obsession, which can bring us far away from reality and lead to dire consequences. Moreover, when we are too focused on a dream and we cannot achieve it, if we do not know how to move on, it can trap us there forever. The entertainment industry is an ideal example of this. To work in this area, one must always remember that is is not always possible to become a famous singer or actor overnight even if you dream it so badly. From the history, we have seen many singers and actors who used to stand at the pinnacle but when they fell down at one moment, it led to extreme stress or even suicide. Hence, dreams can also be detrimental to us if we do not know how to balance them with reality.

In conclusion, dreams are essential for our lives and one must not underestimate the power of dreams. However, we must always be realistic and prepared to face the challenges that may come while pursuing our dreams.

Further reading:

• https://oneofmany.co.uk/blog/the-difference-between-goals-and-dreams/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/28/smarter-living/you-accomplished-something-great-so-now-what.html