Life has a way of stealing our dreams. Some of them weren’t meant to be. Others are missed by moments of fear or indecision. Some due for lack of resources.

And when they go, dreams die hard.

So…what do we do when they’re gone? Is it possible to start over? I came across a list of helpful questions by Sheridan Voysey (www.sheridanvoysey.com) that is quite helpful. Take some time…reflect on these. Notice what begins to emerge:

1. An experience I’d like to have…

 

2. A person I’d like to learn from…

 

3. A project I’d like to complete…

 

4. A hobby I’d like to explore…

 

5. A relationship I’d like to strengthen…

 

6. A talent or spiritual gift I’d like to develop…

 

7. A character trait I’d like to grow in…

 

8. A wrong I’d like to right…

 

9. ‘The place God calls you to is where the world’s deep hunger and your deep gladness meet’ (Frederick Buechner):

• A world need or cause (‘hunger’) I feel drawn to…

 

• A job or task I feel most alive doing (‘gladness’)…

 

10. The part of God’s Dream I most resonate with…

• Fulfilling Longings

• Healing Wounds

• Creating Beauty

• Restoring Harmony

 

11. What I’d do if money were no object…

 

12. What I’ll regret not doing before I die…

 

Take them seriously. They’re trying to tell you something.