There is a definite underlying restlessness that accompanies the pursuit of dreems that we were destined one day to accomplish. We have this sense that we were made to do something different with our lives, and even if we are not yet consciously moving towards them, they are constantly moving towards us! One day we will intersect with them because they were simply meant to be.Sam Smith
One of the more interesting theories of time that has been postured is that we don't move towards a chosen future, rather, that we remain relatively still, and that our future moves towards us. This sounds a lot like destiny.
I think most of can relate to the feeling that time appears to accelerate as we age. Joy to the World rings out across shopping centres around the world and we glance at the calendar to see that the countdown to Christmas is now at T minus 6 weeks. But it was just the other day that we were singing Auld Lang Syne! And we have no idea where the year went... but time has elapsed while we were busy living erm enduring life.
Neither my husband or I plan to work to the State Pensionable Age of sixty-seven in our country. As we age we start to place a much higher value on our time, and our remaining years take on a priceless aura. This means that the ability of the corporate world to meet and satisfy our internal valuation of life becomes far more difficult. And so I would truly like to be retired from the rat race in the next 3-5 years. That is not to say that I won't continue to do things to earn money, to sustain my needs, but I would like my time to be my own again.
Despite the famous catchphrase of the Hunger Games, we all know that the odds were never in their favour! WiktionaryFrom the moment we are born, death becomes a certainty. Nothing but "death and taxes", right?
I learned more about positioning this year. I can explain this term by use of a simple example:
If you want to be in with a chance of winning the lottery, you have to at least buy a lottery ticket (or be in possession of one) - Positioning!
In the same vein, if we want to gain clarity on our future dreem life, and start moving, with purpose and intent, consciously towards it, or at least be ready for it when it arrives, we need to position ourselves so that, when the stars align, we are ready to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves and take that leap of faith.
I've been spending a fair bit of time contemplating what the next few years might look like. I know I want to start living more purposefully and more intentionally. Life really is too short to waste it number crunching on my laptop every day for a corporate salary and then burning the candle at both ends to eek out the last few drops of joy that life has to offer each day. I know that I have to be prepared to live with less, to gain more in the process. But before I can think about letting these dreems set up permanent camp inside my head, and allow them to gain an irreversible foothold in my heart, I need to consider that dreems demand time and space. I need to do this right.
To dreem is "the art of transforming mere dreams into genuine accomplishments" and "DrEEming is where you take all the best things from your dreams, and realize that you have the potential to build that world into reality with faith, drive, imagination..." Dreemsteem
If we want to convert potentiality into reality, we first need to create space for those dreems to be nurtured. The dreems already exist. Everything that we require to accomplish them already exists. But if we try to squeeze them into our juggling act when we already have too many balls up in the air, we are not giving them the breathing space they need to flourish, and then we don't do justice to what they could become if we were to treat them as our number one priority. And so, I need to clear the clutter - from inside my home, my head, and my heart because I need a space for my dreems to grow.
A thorough Spring clean will move me closer to minimalism, which in turn will reduce the stress that accompanies a life of human excess. It will also enable me to transition more easily in the future if I have less stuff to worry about. I plan to work through my home systematically to remove what is no longer needed and to turn our living space into a home that works for our family and which we can enjoy and love while we are in it.
I want to remove the distractions and admin from my life that create stress inside my head, and that throw out my sense of equilibrium. I will be making a list! Headspace - I need you back!
And then I want to spend more purposeful and intentional time with my inner circle of family and friends, whilst lovingly releasing those whose hearts and minds do not align with my own. This will bring me more peace and joy.
These dreems are all capable of being achieved in the next year, and when they are in place, I will be free to dreem the bigger dreem into shape... another space for dreems into the wild blue yonder. This dreem involves building a very new and different life in a place where I am surrounded by mountains, and oceans, living my life with intention, purpose and peace, and where I can lie under the stars at night, always greeted by the Milky Way.
It's time to Dreem big!
This post is in response to the Dreem Space challenge in Dreemport this week for the Dreemer of the Year Contest. You can find it here
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Hi @samsmith1971,
I believe this is the first time I've read a piece by you. You are quite an inspirational writer! Your tone invites all of us to join in the quest for a 'dreem' life. You describe the building blocks necessary to achieve this in your life. The description prompts me to reflect on my own. Isn't that the point? To encourage us to look at our lives and aspire to a more satisfying existence?
My husband and I just bought a new house. A bold move at the ages of 76 and 77. We waited a long time to make this move. One could say we have lived a minimalist lifestyle, and we have the sense now of deciding where and how we want to live. Obviously, this won't last long...how can it? But it is the culmination of a life simply lived. Nothing ostentatious in the new home. Just a new beginning for two old folks.
Great essay.
hi you 🥰 This is a lovely surprise. My husband and I are in our early fifties and we know it is time to start planning the next phase of our life. We don't want to end up working many more years for no real gain. There is still life to be lived and enjoyed. Why should we continue to endure the parts that steal time away from us? So we are considering our options, and while we do, I am working on positioning in the short term 😁Congratulations on your new home!! That is so awesome. I could probably take a few pointers from you on minimalism. How lovely that you gained these insights so soon about life and were able to put them into practice 💗 I hope you both enjoy many more years together enjoying your new happy space to its full xx !LUV !ALIVE
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The concept of 'our' future moving towards us while we stay still is interesting indeed. But then again, if we internalize the latest insights from quantum physics where past, present and future co-exist at the same "time", we realize we have access to all possibilities right now.
The positioning part you highlighted is essential. Irrespective of the name we give it (e.g. being prepared) there are two components that dictate our chances:
Great piece Sam!
hi Kris. I guess if we look at spacetime as a construct then anything is possible. Perspective and positioning in relation to the two :-) I enjoyed the write. It was interesting being challenged to define my big dreem. Thanks for dropping in! I'm happy that you were able to relate to it. !LUV !PIZZA
I have always believed that you have to be init to winit!
I am looking forward to reading all the dreemer's dreem spaces tonight when I do guild. I have just run of time to get involved in the end of year challenge.
Mrs T and I are doing a daily podcast for napodpomo and although it is a comedy podcast and short in duration and of course I don't edit it still takes time thinking of topics and all that hoohaa!
Thanks for posting here in Silver Bloggers too Sam.
3-5 years .... I reckon 2 years and you could withdraw from the ratrace...
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hi Ed 🤗Yes, an earlier timeline is quite possible. It all depends on how things roll. I would like to see a phased withdrawal at the very least 🥰 thank you for popping by. I will come check out your Podcast today! I've only recently got back to being around more regularly so that's wonderful to hear that we have another podcast series from you 💗 Looking forward to listening to you and Mrs T shoot the breeze hehe !LUV !PIZZA !ALIVE
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We are in sync with those dreems, Sam
I've been working on this lately and although I still have a ways to go, I think I'm on the right track. Something that helps a lot in the process is to see my son on track and doing what he likes without depending on us, that is a big plus, and as the kids grow up that will happen to you as well, and then that is when you have to put more effort in those dreems and take action.
Keep dreeming big, Sam! 🤗
Spot on! When we consider the things we would like to be planning for, the biggest consideration is our children. We realise that things will be easier once they graduate high school and beyond, but the planning must start now! And if we position ourselves sooner and the opportunity presents itself, we can take the leap if we so choose. It's great to hear that you are moving in the same direction 🥰 !LUV !PIZZA
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This statement goes in line with a quote I've heard before "Success comes when opportunity meets hard work". I really can't dispute the fact of the quote because if opportunity comes and one is not ready then it will definitely pass by, but when it meets you ready then it will be a win.
Time is short, that's why it is very important to share the moments with all our loved ones and spend it most importantly being happy.
It's good to be here on your blog once again.
Great post dear sam!
Wish you the very best.
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Yes, I love this! It's all about positioning ourselves which means effort has to be exerted. We need to put our fair share towards achieving our goals. Prayer is a promise to meet God on that path. !ALIVE
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Prayer! it's a very important factor as well, I'm glad you touched that part.
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Nice dream I love nature this is important we have great moment while on Earth.
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I am always happiest when I am immersed in nature. I can take the city for a day, or a weekend, but then I must retreat back to the suburbs and as much as possible to the countryside and the mountains. Thank you for stopping by !ALIVE
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Hi Sam, I am gonna hold on to this as it makes so much sense.
This was really inspiring to read, thanks for sharing🥰🥰🥰🥰
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hey there :-) We all have to do our bit towards accomplishing our dreems. We can pray over them but we can't expect to sit back and have everything fall into our lap. !PIZZA
That sounds exciting ♥️ Where are you going to move to?
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hi, my friend 🤗 Would you believe me if I said that part of the dreem was still evolving? We have a few ideas but nothing definitive yet. At the moment it is a dreem we are working towards, one step at a time. There are quite a few variables to consider. While we work at achieving each phase, we will continue to research the path ahead. Thank you for the curation !LUV !PIZZA !hivebits
Oh, I think I can guess what you are thinking :) ... it has connections to another potentially dreemie move?
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hahaha you're so funny. Potentially... !LUV
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It's very important that we makes plans for the future, so our old days wouldn't be the same struggles but relying on things that now works for us. Everyone likes a life of purpose and this is where the fun lies
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Beautiful blog @samsmith1971, I'm a great believer in grabbing every moment in time and not letting it slip us by!
Minimalist living is the way to go, actually gives us more time to fulfill those dreems.
I'm so glad you shared your dreems here with us, awesome stuff, and I'm sure your plans will come to fruition, enjoy!
Thank you, Lizelle. I am certainly going to be putting the effort in to achieve this. I mean what is the point of living otherwise, right? !LUV
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