Dream Big

I'm the kind of person who likes to dream big. Somedays I picture myself rocking out in Madison Square Garden, or becoming America's best selling author. Other days I'm meeting my favorite movie star, or I'm inspiring a revival for Christ.

Sometimes though, I enjoy dreaming "small." I see myself speaking at my school, raising money for some great cause, playing in a band made up of highschoolers.

It drives me crazy, because everything I've heard, (be it from tv, music, celebrities, whatever), tells me to "follow my dreams" or "follow my heart." What if I don't know where my heart or my dreams want to go? How can I pick just one? 

But, there's theme that reappears in all my dreams. In my dreams, I'm leading. 

In my dreams, whether big or small, I'm always the one whose jumping in head-first. I'm the leader. People look up to me. They follow me. I'm always the bravest one there. I think that's my real dream. To inspire others, to be the brave one, to be the one leading the pack. No matter what I'm actually doing, thats what I want. Maybe that's not the same for you, perhaps your personality is different than mine.

You know those kids that adults point to and say, "That one was born a leader." You know the kids who may appear 'bossy,' but they know how to direct others efficiently? That's not me. Once put in charge, leading comes naturally to me. But I don't like putting myself in charge.

I don't enjoy being the center of attention... yet I dream about being The hero. The star. The leader. Why?