A childish endeavour perhaps, but as children many of us are often secretly seeking fame and fortune. I used to think this is some pie in the sky dream. Yet many young children who have not had their dreams diminished by nasty events or negativity always find it a fun activity. They play their games pretending to be whoever they wish to be. Often, it is the famous, wealthy and fun people who they emulate. And it struck me these famous people are usually adults after all. Perhaps then, shouldn’t we, as adults resume our dreams of fame?
Emulate The Famous And Fortunate
Emulate the Famous And The Fortunate With Fun And Become One Of Them
With the advent of mass media these days, looking for someone of fame and fortune to emulate is a fairly easy affair. But finding one that matches our fancies is another. I find it much less intimidating when I consider what a child might do. In fact, I went so far as to ask some little children of about six years playing their fame and fortune game in the park. Names like Angelina Jolie, Sylvester Stallone, several different princes, and even the deceased Princess Diana.
The children reasoned that they were simply very famous, very wealthy and fun. Anyway, they said they were very easy to play at because everyone knows about them. If we can think what they are like, we can act what they are like. In fact, it’s fun to become them. I asked why not people like Bill Gates and they replied he’s not a fun guy.
What was it about the great teachers who often tell us to be mentored or at least become like the people who have what we want? We can then become like them with the belief of becoming as powerful or even more famous and wealthy than they. Emulate the famous and fortunate of your desire and become one like them. And just as importantly, we must enjoy it. The children like to have fun playing someone they like.
Defeat Dream Stealers
Belief in dreams is the bane of dream stealers. You know those people who always decry your mere mention of what you endeavour to achieve. Too often, these are the very same people who declare they are there to help you find your way. Close family and friends are the most likely culprits. Sad to say, but it is the truth that they lie to you because they fear you will accomplish what they fear to do themselves!
Shame on them. Even if it means leaving the country to find your dreams elsewhere, so be it. I did! And I have.
The power of pure, unadulterated belief in anything ensures you will get to that dream. The only thing that stops anyone is the fear or guilt of not claiming that dream. Use your hands if you have to. If it’s there for the taking, embrace it. Grab it. It is yours. That is what ‘manifest’ means.
Seeking Your Success
The eerie similarity between dreams and society is more relevant than ever. Where dreamers and doers reside, there will be fame and fortune. To truly live one’s life in joy is to seek one’s success.
The tough but exciting process of discovering yourself through a world full of opportunities and temptations hasn’t changed much since childhood. Negative pressure from society, parents and teachers reinforcing the fear of not fitting in and causing the disappointment of failure is still there. The desire to be unique, finding your first love, and creating your big exciting dreams are always there waiting for you in this universe.
