A Fine Line: Dream vs. Fantasy

Sometimes fantasy blurs into dream and dream edges into fantasy. There is a fine line between fantasy and dream. Have you found yourself crossing this line? Have you found it difficult to discern between the two? I know that I have.

A dream is a desired goal; it may be your raison d’être. A fantasy is an unrealistic outcome based upon a want. It is easy to see how the line between the two blurs when we are unaware. We become aware of how we encroach this fine line through discerning what we want versus what we need. Only through reflection and introspection can we separate fantasy from dream and reach our goals.

The power of dreams propels us toward our goals — both short term and long term. Each step toward the dream gives us the energy to try one more time to succeed no matter what our perceived and real limitations. In fact, our limitations become challenges to overcome on the road of realized dreams. 

Fantasies are illusions. Through them, we create false, unsustainable pathways through our life. Caught in a fantasy, we do not actively engage our soul purpose. We get mired in false hope. The fantasy becomes the beginning, the middle, and the end of the journey. 

If a dream is a “wish your heart makes,” then a fantasy is born from unresolved suffering. Through this suffering induced fantasy, we may believe that a challenge is a barrier to be leapt over instead of dismantled by learning its lesson. When we are enmeshed in a fantasy, we lose the capability to reframe. The fantasy deludes us into believing everything will be okay even when it cannot be. 

You may be surprised to discover that every dream must have a bit of fantasy woven into it. It is the part of dreaming big that propels us to new heights. But, we cannot allow the fantasy to overwhelm the dream. The fantasy is the place of exploration. Here we are daring and curious as we seek the possible that is birthed from the impossible. 

Allowing a bit of fantasy to seed your dream is the power of being a change agent, a willing participant in transformation. It is the power of a growth mindset, a willingness to be flexible and allow your dream to evolve into exactly what you need. A dreamer has goals, has a respect for the potential of the impossible becoming possible, and has a plan while being open to the guidance of her intuition.  Within those intuitive whispers are found the fantastical moments that nudge her closer to her dream. 

Hoping you ride the fine line into the realization of your dream, Vanessa

Vanessa F. Hurst, ms, is an Intuitive-Coach-Catalyst, who uses mindfulness practices and intuition tools to create strategies for personal and relationship transformation. She is a professional speaker & author who weaves inner wisdom into all she touches. Her books are available @ www.wildefyrpress.com. Contact Vanessa  (vanessa@intentandaction.com) for life coaching, intuitive consultations, keynotes, and programs.

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