“I can’t wait to follow my dreams! But I’ll do that once I get out of school.”

“Well, life is busy now. I’ll do it once I have a job.”

“This job takes up so much of my time. I’ll chase that dream after I have a family.”

“My family is at home, so I can’t do it now. But I will when my kids move out of the house.”

“My kids are out and retirement is around the corner! That’s when I’ll start chasing my dream.”

“But, now I have grandkids… maybe after they get older….”

This cycle of excuses will continue until it doesn’t have time to anymore. What was once a dream waiting to come true as a teenager can quickly turn into a distant memory. 

Sometimes, in the hustle of life, we find ourselves caught up in the pursuit of dreams that, in hindsight, might not even be our own. We chase after goals set by the expectations others have for us and lose sight of what truly brings us joy and fulfillment. 

It’s only in these moments of stillness and reflection that we can find the courage to redirect ourselves back to our own path, embracing the passions and aspirations that we have seemed to hide deep within our hearts.

Each and every one of us has different dreams. Each and every one of us also has an excuse to go along with it. 

So, take a moment and think of your dream. What is stopping you from chasing it? Do you want to look back on your life wishing you would have taken the next step when you had the time? 

Life is never going to slow down, so it’s your job to embrace the time you have now. 

No dream is too big unless your courage is too small. Whether you want to start a business, pick up a new hobby or live in a van and travel across the country, take the next step. Don’t let an excuse keep you from achieving the desires of your heart. 

So, fill in the blank with your dream. Speak it out loud. 

“My dream is ______________, and I am courageous enough to take the next step to accomplish it.”

Tomorrow is not promised, and life is too short to regret what could have been. Take the chance. Be courageous. 

No dream is too big unless your courage is too small.