In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

“In dreams begin responsibilities”. It’s actually the title of a short story (?) about a boy who had the most unusual occurrences--he later found out that it was just a dream when he woke up, on the morning of his birthday. It’s not the story that makes me hooked up (I never read the story in the first place ^_^, LOL), but rather, it’s the phrase itself: “in dreams begin responsibilities”. I’ll tell you why.

One would easily notice that I’m the kind of person who’s obsessed over the concept of “personal dreams” (or “goals”, whatever floats your boat). I have this strong belief: only by having particular goals (and trying to fulfill those goals) in life that we’ll be able to add meaning to our miserable existence. People might disagree with that notion and if you’re one of them, suit yourself!

However, it is not enough. We’re not alone in this world and it’s only natural if we consider others during the course of our personal dreams fulfillment. Without doing so, we’ll just end up like one of those selfish b....rds who are happily sucking up blood of the powerless. Those people can all go to hell and I certainly don’t want to be like them, thank you very much. We have the responsibility to share a bit of our dreams to others. The time when we start dreaming is the time we start to take upon THAT responsibility.

Still confused?

Imagine yourself as a kid who just saw a police officer for the first time. You’re very much impressed by the police’s helpfulness and friendliness that from that moment on, you decided to become a police officer when you grew up. Or imagine reading a book. A very impressive book. It’s so impressive that it made you want to be a writer one day.

From that moment on, is it too much if one asks you--the dreamer--to become a police officer who’s equally as heroic or a writer who could make a work that touches people’s heart such as the ones who had once inspired you? I don’t think it’s too much of a request to make. And if that’s really the case, I don’t think you would mind either. In fact, I’m sure that’s exactly the type of police officer or a writer that you want to be.

Just give the idea a thought. I’m sure you’ll find me right sooner or later (and if you don’t, who cares?). Until next time, sweet dreams!

Author’s Notes: Sorry for the foul words. I just feel like it.