Dreaming is Free

And encouraged.

Hello fellow dreamer!

How many of you have a lifelong dream that you’ve tried to ignore but continues to haunt you?

Yes, I am raising my hand high here. After decades of my dreams doggedly chasing me down, I’ve finally slowed to the point they’ve caught me. In a very real sense, I have decided to unsubscribe from reality and live in a fantasy world of my own making. Modern society sucks and the clock is ticking. So, I may as well have a good time for the rest of my ride on this crazy spinning rock, however long that may be.

Because I’m in a position to start fully pursuing my lifelong dreams, I literally have no excuses left. To be honest, part of the reason I’ve been holding off for so long is guilt. Yeah, I know that sounds kind of silly, but the path from where I started to where I am now still often feels unreal. The term “impostor syndrome” gives me The Ick, but that’s exactly what this was. It was feeling like I don’t deserve this position, like I have no right.

But when I finally spoke to myself as I would a friend, I said, “Of course you fucking do. Just like everyone else does.” And that’s the crux of it. Everyone has a right to personal fulfillment. Not only that, I’m hoping that sharing my journey might inspire others to light their own fires.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been shifting more creative energy to the two things that have always spoken to me the most: stories & music. My idea will manifest in a combination of fiction, music, project planning and a dedicated newsletter for this. More details will come as deliverables gain definition. For now, you can rest assured that there are no plans at this time to change the content I currently offered by The Punk Granny.

The challenge I face right now is reeling in my overly-excited, neurodivergent brain that’s firing off ideas faster than I can effectively process them. Past-Me would have shared too much too soon and bitten off more than she could chew, leading to feeling overwhelmed then ultimately quitting. Now-Me has let the idea marinate for a while, started consulting with peers and carefully plotting. Much to my surprise, I’m still motivated, looking forward to the work. This is a good sign. For those of you who resonate with this, maybe following my progress might provide some insight or inspiration.

Heck, if you want to follow along simply out of pure curiosity, that’s totally cool too!

In the meantime, I want to further encourage you to keep dreaming. I genuinely want folx to pay due attention to theirs sooner than I did. Don’t wait. Don’t ignore those persistent calls from your soul urging you to seek more.

You deserve more.

Additional inspiration came to me recently in the song “Dreaming” by Blondie. This track is a high-energy expression of escaping reality through fantasy. A dance-inducing beat pairs with Debbie Harry’s powerful vocals, capturing the feeling of freedom that comes from dreaming your escape from the mundane. The carefree vibe is a reminder of what it feels like to feel truly alive.

Check the song and tell me what you think. And speak up in the Comments!

Are there dreams that you’ve been ignoring or putting off?

What would convince you to go for it?

What is one small thing you could do today to honor that dream?

If you’re someone who is already on that path, tell us what helped you take that leap. Let’s inspire and support each other to keep our dreams alive!

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Thanks for reading! ☮️💖🤘🏼

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