Do You Hold Onto Your Dreams & Hopes; Believe In You
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
I think many of us may have had some tough childhood times if we were overweight or teased or many of the other things that happen when we are young.
BUT, I think we also had some of that "dreaming" too. We dreamed we could fly or be a princess or touch the clouds. We made up stories of things that would happen & make us happier than happy. OR, we were just happy playing make believe. Me, I dreamed at times that I could join Winnie the Pooh & Christopher Robin too in those amazing books.... the old hard back ones that my parents had in the house. Yes, I also dreamed of touching the clouds & how they would feel.
A week or so ago, I happened to record Oprah when Susan Boyle & Adam Lambert were on - 2 people that have lived out their dreams. But for Susan Boyle, look how late in life that happened for her. I so wish her mom had lived to see this day for her but I am even happier that the day actually happened for her. At my age, I hold onto things like this. That there still is time. A couple ladies in the audience said the same thing. We get to an age when we think our dreams & hopes will never come true. I guess they can under the right circumstances.
Susan sang this amazing song, WHO I WAS BORN TO BE, written by Audra Mae, Johan Fransson, Tobias Lundgren & Tim Larsson. I am putting the lyrics below because they really hit a cord with me. Also, click on the link to hear the song.
When I was a child
I could see the wind in the trees
and I heard a song in the breeze
it was there, singing out my name
But I am not a girl
I have known the taste of defeat
and I have finally grown to believe
it will all came around again
Coro:
And though I may not
know the answers
I can finally say I am free
And if the questions
led me here,then
I am who I was born to be
And so here am I
Open arms and ready to stand
I've got the world in my hands
And it feels like my turn to fly
repit coro
When I was a child
there were flowers that bloomed in the night
Unafraid to take in the light
Unashamed to have braved the dark
repit coro
and ends: I am who I was born to be
I am who I was born to be.
How many of you dreamed as a kid & gave up on some or all of your dreams? If not, what have you done to make your dreams come true? Were you "Unafraid to take in the light, Unashamed to have braved the dark"? Were there flowers that bloomed in the night? Do you feel this: I am who I was born to be? Do you feel like you are getting there?
I think many of us may have had some tough childhood times if we were overweight or teased or many of the other things that happen when we are young.BUT, I think we also had some of that "dreaming" too. We dreamed we could fly or be a princess or touch the clouds. We made up stories of things that would happen & make us happier than happy. OR, we were just happy playing make believe. Me, I dreamed at times that I could join Winnie the Pooh & Christopher Robin too in those amazing books.... the old hard back ones that my parents had in the house. Yes, I also dreamed of touching the clouds & how they would feel.
A week or so ago, I happened to record Oprah when Susan Boyle & Adam Lambert were on - 2 people that have lived out their dreams. But for Susan Boyle, look how late in life that happened for her. I so wish her mom had lived to see this day for her but I am even happier that the day actually happened for her. At my age, I hold onto things like this. That there still is time. A couple ladies in the audience said the same thing. We get to an age when we think our dreams & hopes will never come true. I guess they can under the right circumstances.
Susan sang this amazing song, WHO I WAS BORN TO BE, written by Audra Mae, Johan Fransson, Tobias Lundgren & Tim Larsson. I am putting the lyrics below because they really hit a cord with me. Also, click on the link to hear the song.
When I was a child
I could see the wind in the trees
and I heard a song in the breeze
it was there, singing out my name
But I am not a girl
I have known the taste of defeat
and I have finally grown to believe
it will all came around again
Coro:
And though I may not
know the answers
I can finally say I am free
And if the questions
led me here,then
I am who I was born to be
And so here am I
Open arms and ready to stand
I've got the world in my hands
And it feels like my turn to fly
repit coro
When I was a child
there were flowers that bloomed in the night
Unafraid to take in the light
Unashamed to have braved the dark
repit coro
and ends: I am who I was born to be
I am who I was born to be.
How many of you dreamed as a kid & gave up on some or all of your dreams? If not, what have you done to make your dreams come true? Were you "Unafraid to take in the light, Unashamed to have braved the dark"? Were there flowers that bloomed in the night? Do you feel this: I am who I was born to be? Do you feel like you are getting there?
Posted by truth2beingfit at 2/3/2010 12:01 AM 
Categories: Feel Good,Motivation/Support,Inspiration
Tags: inspiration inspirational quotes Motivation/Support Believing
Categories: Feel Good,Motivation/Support,Inspiration
Tags: inspiration inspirational quotes Motivation/Support Believing
What a beautiful song - thank you for sharing it! I firmly believe that it is never too late to live our dreams. I consider myself a late bloomer...
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Jody, very interesting post. When I was little I had a dream of standing by a hospital bed of my husband who was very sick. I was a little girl when I had this dream. Dream long forgotten, and years passed, I grew up and married. In our life together, my husband was chronically ill for most of it. During one of his hospitalisations, I had a deja vu moment. Then I recalled the dream. I've wondered about this ever since. JB was a professional athlete and was stuck down by a very rare bone marrow disorder - 13 cases in the whole world. How could I have manifested this dream into reality? Or was it part of my journey on the way to fulfilling my destiny? I am on my way to becoming the person of my dreams. Consider me a "Work in Progress" and the job won't be complete until I am no more. Whilst I may not get every dream I have ever wanted, I have gotten others that turned out to be better. I wanted to be married to a remarkable man, and have children and a wonderful abundant life. I married an incredible man, my hero actually. He taught me so much, he gave me so much more. What we lacked in financial riches and children, I received so much more. An incredible journey, a love rarely found, and a wisdom that only experiences bring. I was blessed. Not what I dreamt, but everything I needed and more. My story isn't finished yet, I'm just writing some new chapters! Dreams do come true ... if you let them
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Laynie, just reiterating my email to you.. thank you for sharing!
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What beautiful lyrics! It's NEVER too late, said the woman who lost her 100 when she was 50!
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I have never given up on my dream. Sidelined them? Placed them on the back burner? Yes! Given up? No. In fact, I am getting closer and closer every day. The progress is slow, but I am getting there.
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Steve, yes, some people have to sideline those dreams but great to hear you are not giving up!
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once again, a beautiful and inspiring post Jody. thanks!!
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What a moving song! I am a firm believer that I am who I was born to be. I have never given up on my dreams and goals and never will! Just like SBSteve, they may have been placed on the back burner for a a bit, but they are never gone.
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Great post, Jody, and Laynie--thanks for sharing your story, too--wow. I revisit my hopes and dreams often, but need to do so even more. "every day is an opportunity to change things for the better".
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Bethe, I think we sidelined our dreams one too many times. Time to change that!
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Jody, you have me stumped. I don't know if I have dreams anymore. That's either really, really sad or wonderful. Maybe it means I'm living my dreams or am content.
As a child, I dreamed of being a veterinarian. I was so burned out in college that I stopped going after getting my bachelors (didn't go on to vet school).
You have me stumped.
btw, Jody, I saw your comment on Diane's blog: I had the same problem with the commentluv. I went ahead and registered with them, and that gives you more options when you leave a comment.
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Gina, I hear your words & sometimes wonder the same thing. Maybe you are living your dreams. Content is good but passionate is a step up!
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I saw that Oprah show also (taped it). It was great! Thanks for bringing up their wonderful stories, Jody!
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I think I have dreams at night, but I know that I still have lots of dreams for myself now. Dreams and goals!
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