Is it time for a new dream?
Pressed but not crushed_
2020 was a year of lost and broken dreams. Dreams pushed aside, put on pause, or even brutally crushed. I was retrenched and lost a well-paying job that was a bigger part of my identity than I thought. The struggle to find opportunities, new community and meaning left me feeling depressed, dejected, abandoned and alone.
The last three years have been a journey of moving beyond the grief of 2020. With my wife’s support and investment in therapy, I’ve seen the power of believing in what God has placed in me and having a strong community that cares about seeing me live freely and fully lift the dark clouds. Thank you for listening and helping to bringing the light back Linah Magoro CA(SA), Paula Hildebrand, Warren Moss, Lauren Damant and my family at Demographica.
Time to dream again_
Even in my lowest moments, I always believe that the New Year is a fresh opportunity to grab hold of your God-given purpose, re-ignite the greatness in you and DREAM AGAIN! Easier said than done I know!
Goal setting guru Michael Hyatt wisely notes that the reason resolutions fail time and again is that they’re based on a faulty system and that meaningful progress toward things that matter most is ONLY possible if you know how to set and get goals:
If you’re not ready to dream, that’s OK_
I haven’t felt like dreaming for a while. Trying to measure where we are and what comes next can be a letdown. My encouragement though is to take time out to look back and ask yourself some questions about what is disheartening so that you are aware. Here is a wonderful tool you can use by Lou Blaser:
As the year ends, I know I’ve had big dreams, that I loved and cherished, but now I think maybe it’s time to let go of them and bring in something else. Maybe it’s a time to reflect on past dreams big and small, past hopes and disappointments, and think about what has changed and what can be.
Happy holidays and hope we connect in 2023.
Thumiso