To Dream Of A Bright Future

Acrylic & Metallic Acrylic Paint plus Ink with Texture (Mixed Media) on Canvas, thin gallery wrap (.75") with painting around edges. Wired & ready to hang.

Throughout our lives we often face many challenges. Often it seems like we may face even more challenges when chasing our dreams. We feel like we are stuck, constantly hitting the wall, and unable to move forwards in any direction.

Being unable to make progress with our goals and dreams can make be quite disappointing and challenge us to keep going. We may wonder if we’ll ever make it or if we should give up and pursue some other course in life. But even through all the challenges and frustrations we may face, we must learn to hold on to that tiniest speck of hope, no matter how small it may be, and to trust everything that is meant to happen will come to happen at the right moment in time.

Sometimes the reason we are unable to make progress is because we must first learn certain lessons and get through certain challenges before our success can come into fruition. Perhaps we must learn to be humble and grateful for all we have in our lives, even the challenges for those are what help build us into stronger versions of ourselves, and we must learn to be our own vibrant selves yet always strive to be gentle and kind with all others. Sometimes we get stuck focusing on the past, stuck in old ways & habits, unable or unwilling to change and move forwards. But unless we can learn to be open to change and learning the lessons we are meant to learn, we can never reach our full potential.

No matter what challenges may be seemingly preventing you from reaching your goals, hang on to the sliver of hope. Don’t ever give up on your dreams. There may even be those who may try to keep you from succeeding, but don’t let them stop you. Do your best to stay positive about achieving your dreams, but know that it’s ok to be disappointed or dismayed at times because that’s all part of the process of growing, just don’t stay stuck there. And know that even when you may feel alone or like no one is in your corner, know you will always have the love and support of the ancestors to help guide you through the hard times.

Find what it is that speaks to your spirit and soul and brings you joy in a way nothing else can. And, never, ever, give up. Keep fighting for your dreams, no matter how slow the progress may seem to be going because if you keep trying and hanging on to and building from that small glimmer of hope, sooner than you realize it will become a huge and wonderful future shining brighter than you ever could have imagined.