Chasing Our Dreams

We all heard about following a dream while growing up. "What do YOU want to be when you grow up?" is all we heard in our youth. But why must we stop asking ourselves this question on a daily basis? If we did not grow up to be firemen and nurses or doctors and astronauts who is to say that we should stop chasing dreams? My dream for the past 4 years has been to pursue a PhD degree with the hopes of becoming a college professor. Those of you who know me also know that it has been quite frustrating applying and, consequently, waiting to be rejected. And as the last of this rounds' rejection letters trickle in, I focus even harder on my dreams.

I had been chasing the professor dream because I feel I have many experiences and things to teach to students. Yet, perhaps, that is not to be my fate. The bureaucracy of this whole process has proved cynical. Because my GRE scores are not up to snuff, I don't qualify for admission. How about the person? How about my dedication and passion for cultures and education? If we all stay positive then positivity will reign throughout our lives. I feel I have things to say and if it is not meant to be in the lecture hall then, perhaps, through articles and essays.

This whole rant is meant for those of us that have given up the pursuit of dreams. If we have done so then we have given up the pursuit of happiness. Everyone's dreams are different and as long as happiness is the goal, all are justifiable. Always ask yourself if your dreams are being taken into consideration with everything that you do. A more dream-oriented society makes for a progressive one which could lead to more socialistic tendencies within our competitive culture.