You Deserve What You Dream

I have written previously about how much I enjoy looking forward to new seasons, so I decided to dive into this through a different lens which new beginnings as in the New Year bring to mind.  In order to get there, I need to take you back many years ago when I was living in San Diego and I recall listening to an Argentinian musician named Gustavo Cerati.  He was very famous all over the world, but in particular Latin America.  He had much success with a band called Soda Stereo, with lots of hits prior to his venturing into his successful solo career.  I forget which of my friends at the time had told me about him, however, I remember listening to his music on my drives to work.  He had one song that I played over and over, titled "Beautiful" which had a verse that I loved, "You Deserve What You Dream".  That song continues to play in my mind as I think about this edition of my column and in case you look it up it “Beautiful” is sung in Spanish.  Fast forward to the present, as I thought about how we wish people well prior to the holidays along with a safe and happy season.  We continue with our regards for the New Year in various different forms, whether they are through hugs, calls or even texts.  However, imagine if someone wished that you deserve what you dream in this New Year.  For me, it takes well wishes to another level, if someone without knowing what our dreams are, were to express that we deserve them no matter what.  I think of this almost as an extension of unconditional love, similar to parents who desire the absolute best for their kids. Many of you have dreams for a brighter future which can encompass a new job, relationship or a change in your lifestyle.   Perhaps the universally dreaded thought about the need to lose weight, which I have countless memories of, are at the top of your list.  We have all been there and depending on your age, some of the lifestyle changes become even more of a focal point as one gets older.  The thought of deserving what you dream may initially sound a bit selfish, as very few people have walked in our shoes to make a determination if we are worthy or not.  However, without hesitation I believe that you deserve all of it, because it was important enough for you to speak that truth into existence.  I also know that dreams forming into reality can take some time, however, one should never lose their belief.  We have countless examples of successful people all over the world who had dreams and were able to manifest them at some point in their lives.  My suggestion would be for you to be clear and specific about what you want for yourself, so there is no ambiguity about the complete vision you have.  Remember it is your dream, so as the author, you can choose to make edits or changes as needed.  The bottom line is that you continue to have big dreams and small one's as well, which can bring you another level of personal fulfillment and happiness in the future.  All of you are worthy and deserving of everything that you want for your life.  Count me in as one of your biggest supporters as I look forward to hearing about dreams being fulfilled amongst you.  I also send you virtual New Year’s hugs, as we sail forward on the 2022 ship that has now left the dock.

    “You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.”

― John Lennon