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Each of us has unique creative potential; giving life to that passion is what we call Big Dreaming. Yet, big dreams\u2014those ideas and passions that ignite one\u2019s soul\u2014are often dismissed as grandiose thinking.<\/p>\n

Why is this? Many times it is because we get lured by the comfort zone of mediocrity. Big dreaming means changing our beliefs, actions, and sense of self. But change is difficult.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Change means venturing into unchartered territory.
\n\u2022\u00a0Change is risky.
\n\u2022\u00a0Change is scary.
\n\u2022\u00a0Change may result in failure.
\n\u2022\u00a0Change may result in experiencing disappointment.<\/p>\n

Mediocrity seems realistic because we think it does not require risk. In reality, doing nothing is doing something. It is making a choice to stagnate rather than grow. It is making a choice to live in the rut of routine. Routinized living is safe. Routinized living is sensible. The psychological principle, \u201cexternal locus of control,\u201d describes abdicating control over one\u2019s life to outside forces. When we accept life as it is and make little effort to steer our own destiny, we give up opportunities to discover our full potential and passion.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Routinized living is neither safe nor sensible.
\n\u2022\u00a0Routinized living does not insulate us from failure and disappointment.
\n\u2022\u00a0Routinized living imprisons us in the mundane and handcuffs possibility.
\n\u2022\u00a0It is giving up control over your life and giving it over to fate.<\/p>\n

Big Dreaming is not only good for the dreamer, it is good for everyone as it has a ripple effect. The big dreamers among us are those who have expanded and improved our lives in ways that were previously unthinkable. Consider all the innovations that occurred in this short period of the 21st century. For example, cell phones that allow us to communicate via face time; taking a picture and sharing it instantly; and global communication that can occur with the click of a mouse.<\/p>\n

Big Dreamers do not let others define them, they define themselves. Theirs is a psychology of \u201cinternal locus of control.\u201d<\/p>\n

Big Dreamers are the decision makers and holders of the reins in their life journey.<\/p>\n

The cynic will say that there are only a few Big Dreamers who succeed, like the Mark Zuckerbergs, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, while the rest of us have to accept the reality of our small lives. This type of thinking labels big dreams as silly, childish, \u201cpie in the sky\u201d type thinking.<\/p>\n

Remember this:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cynicism is the fuel that feeds mediocrity.
\n\u2022 Some people just do not want to grow; but, when they see you do so, they feel threatened.
\n\u2022 Creative living means that you are open to opportunity.
\n\u2022 Cynicism is a toxin to one\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n

Big Dreaming is food for the soul; it nourishes the spirit because it infuses one with hope. It is energizing and makes life exciting and enriching. It allows the impossible to be considered, and in doing so unleashes potential\u2014yours and those around you.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Shoba Sreenivasan<\/strong> and Dr. Linda E. Weinberger<\/strong> are authors of the new book Psychological Nutrition<\/a>, which encourages readers to live happier and healthier lives by monitoring emotions that are consumed on a daily basis and understanding how it affects wellbeing. Learn more at\u00a0www.psychologicalnutrition.com.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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