SaturdayReflections: Dreams

In life, there are countless moments when you find yourself grappling with tasks you neither desire nor cherish, obligations you’ve set to accomplish, and daily responsibilities you hope will lead to your goals and dreams. Then, fatigue seeps into your bones, plans unravel, and tangible results remain elusive. It is during these times that a familiar inner voice whispers insidiously, reminding you of the burden you have willingly placed on your shoulders.

It tells you that you deserve a break, a day off to sleep in, a pause from the relentless grind. It questions the very purpose of your efforts, casting doubt on their worth. It reminds you of the millions who have tried and failed, predicting the same fate for you. It urges you to abandon your run because it's too humid, too hot, too strenuous. It tempts you to pick up your phone, to lose yourself in mindless doom scrolling, as your precious time on this earth ticks away aimlessly.

The virtues of consistency and motivation are extolled endlessly by self-help gurus. Their lives, showcased through the glossy lens of social media, make it appear effortless. The Instagram influencer you follow seems to manage it all, day in and day out. But what they don’t reveal are the days consumed by these very internal struggles.

If you’ve embarked on this journey, you understand the immense willpower required to say no to unhealthy temptations, to friends who don't respect your boundaries, to the snooze button that beckons each morning. The self-doubt that shadows your every step is immense, making the desire to quit almost overwhelming. Yet, the fear of quitting looms larger still. What becomes of you if you cannot pursue your dreams, dreams whose paths remain uncertain and fraught with obstacles?

The struggle to remain steadfast is not about the ease seen in filtered photos but about the unyielding resolve beneath the surface. It’s about battling those inner demons and choosing, again and again, to rise above. It’s about defining yourself not by the comfort of surrender, but by the courage to chase dreams that, though elusive, are undeniably yours..