Why should we dream? I just commented on the number of dreams I seem to have. Elder Holland says we must dream. But why? Is there anything wrong about just not dreaming? Are we escaping reality when we dream? When someone accuses you with this, "you are just a dreamer," is that a criticism? When most people say that to someone they are saying it with derision in the statement. I have been accused of being a dreamer by many who are inwardly laughing that I do dream.
Many people say dreams are worthless. They say that one is trying to avoid realism, or the reality of the day. In many circles being a dreamer is an indication of those who cannot, or will not cope with today, and they are avoiding the acceptance of what is really happening. If someone is totally comfortable with events of their life, why dream of anything? Do I avoid facing the realities of life when I dream? Am I trying to imagine another life, another set of circumstances because I am hiding, or avoiding reality?
The original dream that initiated this blog was a dream to be able to serve a mission with my wife. Those who have served a mission will understand when I say that serving the Lord full time as a missionary is rich with Spiritual blessings, joy, love of others, being on His errand, etc. What dream can be greater than serving with your Eternal Companion serving full time as His emissaries in a foreign land? Am I avoiding reality when I dream of that glorious day? Or am I using Divine Inspiration considering the distinct possibilities of serving with Bonnie?
My additional goal/dream of having sufficient money in the bank so we can serve without being a burden to others, is that dream avoiding reality? Perhaps... Is that dream wrong? NO. When I pause to consider my dreams and hopes, they cannot be wrong. I return again and again to Elder Holland's comments that, "we must take every opportunity to dream dreams and see visions..."
In checking out the posts of the past, I have treated this subject often. What does that mean? Am I trying to convince myself of the value of dreams? Or even the purpose of dreams? Why dream? Are we better people when we have a few dreams? Can having dreams change our life? Will it draw us close to the Spirit or Holy Ghost? What are dreams good for? Is it wrong to imagine what "could" happen in our future and be comforted to know that things "could" get better in our lives?
I believe in dreams. I trust that Father knows of our dreams and will grant many of them to us. Dreaming coupled with faith and hope can create a very strong power to bring those dreams to pass. I have been a dreamer all my life. That is perhaps one of the reasons why I have started so many businesses, dreaming of possibilities. Dreams are good, are sanctioned by Father, and will be a blessing to us through our life, I am sure.
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