-- Your essay truly touched me with its deep insights and heartfelt expression. Your profound understanding of the subject, coupled with eloquent words, creates a moving and thought-provoking piece. Bravo! Xo.
Just wanted to say, I am a HUGE fan of your playlists. (And also, the 'Colour Blind' section of Cruel Intentions might just be the defining scene of my teenage inner life...) xxx
I truly believe daydreaming has helped me during very hard times in life. It has been such a vital part of my life that I can’t imagine a life without it. And don’t want to. It keeps me striving, which can be exhausting and scary at times but far better than the alternative of never wandering. X.
I can relate to that, Monique. Daydreaming has been a real source of comfort, especially as a kid. I would often “escape” into a little make believe world where I could feel safe and secure 🥰
I wish this was something I could have read in my teens, Sarah. It really comforts that teen inside, that dreamt and that turned perfectionist in order to fit into school. I loved school and learning, but someone instilled the need to be good at everything otherwise there was no future, and so the pressure started to create ripples of what I deemed as failures.
I tucked away that creativity, and like you say, it must be protected at all costs. It’s a superpower, how our brains can weave thoughts together without forcing it, but by giving it space. It feels like I am home, you know?
I dream of being able to live in this world as the calm being I know I can be, where I am not overwhelmed by being in a wrong environment. I am dreaming of writing books, of coaching and being into yoga. It might not be now, but I will get there. For now, I can attain the book, and it makes me dream of the next one. ✨
I think the pressure of having to be a certain way has rippled out to us all. This is why we need to do the important work of undoing the stories we told ourselves 💛
Ah Sarah I loved this piece. I have been dreaming and thinking a lot about dreaming since the beginning of the year and the penny dropped when you refer to it as a form of 'creative rest'. I have still felt an urge to create and to write but it feels as though some space for dreaming is needed before I embark on the next chapter. I loved reading the benefits of dreaming and can't wait for your new playlist to accompany me. Thank you also for sharing your personal journey in daydreams and how they have allowed you to unfold xx
Thanks for such a thoughtful comment, Lyndsay. It means a lot when people take the time to digest and explore and respond, something I hope to make more time and space for in the spring. The winter has been one of energetic highs and lows and few in between moments 💛
Love this Sarah. I used to find my day dreams overwhelming because they were so full of ideas that I wanted to turn into reality, but now I’ve just learned to let them flow and that the inspiration can come and go and I don’t need to do it all or pin it all down 💛
Oh I had the same problem! A good one to have, I guess. But I realise now that I have the power to pick and choose which daydreams I’d like to do something tangible with. It’s not always easy to decide though, is it?! 🙃
Completely. I feel like if I hold them lightly then it’s less of a no and more like not now or someday, and for now, I’m choosing these dreams.. don’t know if that makes any sense! 💛
Total sense! I have a few “not yet” dreams, too. I still have those head-in-the-clouds moments where I think on them, but I’m much better at prioritising what’s possible 🥰
Oh I love that Roald Dahl quote! Another favourite is:
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” – Billy and The Minpins
-- Your essay truly touched me with its deep insights and heartfelt expression. Your profound understanding of the subject, coupled with eloquent words, creates a moving and thought-provoking piece. Bravo! Xo.
Thaissa, that's very kind. Thank you for commenting 💛
Just wanted to say, I am a HUGE fan of your playlists. (And also, the 'Colour Blind' section of Cruel Intentions might just be the defining scene of my teenage inner life...) xxx
Right?! I want to watch it again now I’ve rediscovered the song. It’s one of the films of my youth 😄💛
I truly believe daydreaming has helped me during very hard times in life. It has been such a vital part of my life that I can’t imagine a life without it. And don’t want to. It keeps me striving, which can be exhausting and scary at times but far better than the alternative of never wandering. X.
I can relate to that, Monique. Daydreaming has been a real source of comfort, especially as a kid. I would often “escape” into a little make believe world where I could feel safe and secure 🥰
Yes me too!
I wish this was something I could have read in my teens, Sarah. It really comforts that teen inside, that dreamt and that turned perfectionist in order to fit into school. I loved school and learning, but someone instilled the need to be good at everything otherwise there was no future, and so the pressure started to create ripples of what I deemed as failures.
I tucked away that creativity, and like you say, it must be protected at all costs. It’s a superpower, how our brains can weave thoughts together without forcing it, but by giving it space. It feels like I am home, you know?
I dream of being able to live in this world as the calm being I know I can be, where I am not overwhelmed by being in a wrong environment. I am dreaming of writing books, of coaching and being into yoga. It might not be now, but I will get there. For now, I can attain the book, and it makes me dream of the next one. ✨
I think the pressure of having to be a certain way has rippled out to us all. This is why we need to do the important work of undoing the stories we told ourselves 💛
Ah Sarah I loved this piece. I have been dreaming and thinking a lot about dreaming since the beginning of the year and the penny dropped when you refer to it as a form of 'creative rest'. I have still felt an urge to create and to write but it feels as though some space for dreaming is needed before I embark on the next chapter. I loved reading the benefits of dreaming and can't wait for your new playlist to accompany me. Thank you also for sharing your personal journey in daydreams and how they have allowed you to unfold xx
Thanks for such a thoughtful comment, Lyndsay. It means a lot when people take the time to digest and explore and respond, something I hope to make more time and space for in the spring. The winter has been one of energetic highs and lows and few in between moments 💛
Completely! I hope you are enjoying your trip away xx
Love this Sarah. I used to find my day dreams overwhelming because they were so full of ideas that I wanted to turn into reality, but now I’ve just learned to let them flow and that the inspiration can come and go and I don’t need to do it all or pin it all down 💛
Oh I had the same problem! A good one to have, I guess. But I realise now that I have the power to pick and choose which daydreams I’d like to do something tangible with. It’s not always easy to decide though, is it?! 🙃
Completely. I feel like if I hold them lightly then it’s less of a no and more like not now or someday, and for now, I’m choosing these dreams.. don’t know if that makes any sense! 💛
Total sense! I have a few “not yet” dreams, too. I still have those head-in-the-clouds moments where I think on them, but I’m much better at prioritising what’s possible 🥰
For awhile I included "daydreamer" in all of my bio/tagline things online. It's shifted but definitely a dreamer here.
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” - Willy Wonka
Oh I love that Roald Dahl quote! Another favourite is:
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” – Billy and The Minpins
That is a beautiful one that I didn't know.
And of course:
"You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one"
Yes! This was on my mind when I was posting about dreaming on Instagram yesterday!