So tonight a very neat person I know asked me, "are you a dreamer or a realist?"
I must say, that's one of the most challenging questions that has been posed to me in a good while. At first, I had no idea what to say, because I think I see myself as sort of being both.
So that's how I answered.
But I don't think that's a cop-out answer. That's the truth. I really am both. I know what I want in life. I can see how I want things and how I see things clearly. That doesn't mean that everything will always happen like I want. In fact, more often then not, it probably won't. I have found that my wants aren't necessarily always what's best for me. But then, sometimes, they are. So while I can see what could happen I see what is going on at the present. I see the situations I am in and what's going on in my life for what it is. I don't try to fool myself as to what reality is, but if you don't dream, and sometimes dream big, what's the point? Where does one's drive or ambition come from without dreaming or desiring in life? It seems to me that a life without dreams and hopes is a pointless, lost life. I don't know...I just don't think you should ever be content. There's always more in life. You know?
So that's my answer I suppose. You can disagree. I don't care. You're not me. :)
In the silence,
David.
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1 comment:
tres cool. i agree with your self-analysis, and i think it's a rare thing for someone to have equal parts dreamer and realist. some people would say the dreamer is the right-brain and the realist the left. sounds like you're pretty balanced.
just remember that imbalance at times is a good thing as well (and if you're going to tip the scales, let the dreamer take the driver's seat)
sorry for the mixed analogies - it's 1:30 AM and i am an old man
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