Dream Big!

The past few weeks, we've seen the induction of new members in the baseball hall of fame and football hall of fame.  Most are humbled at the experience-of being the elite of the elite.  Think of all the kids who play little league baseball and how few actually play the game at the major league level.  Hall of famers are even more stratified.  Last night, football had their night and inducted 7 new members including Deion Sanders.  267 men out of all that have played are in the hall.

I was working out this morning and caught some of Deion's speech.  I have never been a fan of "Primetime" but enjoyed his talent.  This morning, I heard a different man.  I urge you to take the time to listen to his speech if you haven't already.  He spoke of his Mama and all she did for him.  He made a promise to her at age 7, he would make enough money to ensure she would never have to work again.  That was the dream that fueled him to stardom.  He had these quotes about dreams.  "The problem with some dreams is they are only about you.  If your dream ain't bigger than you, there's a problem with your dream."

Dreams are important to all of us.  They need to sustain us throughout our lives.  We can't stop dreaming when we finish school or we settle into a routine.  Dreams are energy, excitement, hope.  But Deion is right, they have to be bigger than you.  They are about making a positive impact, motivation, improvement, learning and growing.  Day to day, it's hard to push past just getting by.  Our dreams need to motivate us to work a little harder, extend our comfort zones a little further, smile a little broader and engage a little longer.

I realized a couple of months ago that I stopped dreaming.  My wife's recovery from a brain injury has rejuvenated my dreaming.  I have moved from always trying to be right to trying to do what is right.  So my dreams are motivating me to do a little more each day to make myself better in order to make others better.
I have some big dreams that I'll keep to myself, but hopefully will unfold over time.  They help me get up in the morning and usually sleep soundly at night.  Think about your dreams.  Dream big and dream often!