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Laurilee's avatar

"People will hand us their dreams because they’re too afraid to chase them themselves, but we do not have to pursue other people’s dreams". The absolute truth and so much more....

In my previous life, I was under pressure to pursue my parents' aspirations of becoming a doctor, but I realized halfway through my studies that this was not MY dream but rather theirs because they considered the profession as honorable and superior to their 9–5 jobs without an education. Now, in my new life, I have chosen what I truly love, and happiness is my best friend.

The title says it all, Have the courage to create the life you want to live and live it well, cold ketchup and all. Thanks Nedra!!

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Abigail Starke's avatar

Ms. Nedra, I needed to hear this: “Our parents may not understand or agree with how we want to spend our lives and that’s ok. They may wonder why we’re a teacher and not a dentist like our sister. They may say our ambitions are silly because they don’t understand them, but that doesn’t mean those ambitions aren’t valid. 

People will hand us their dreams because they’re too afraid to chase them themselves, but we do not have to pursue other people’s dreams.”

Thank you

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