California Dreamin'...

Juicy grapes at a California vineyard patiently wait on the vine for their big moment of transformation.

Midwesterners can usually count on several times a year when you start to get that itchy feeling to be anywhere warmer and prettier than the place you're currently in. Throw in a pandemic and you've got a raging case of cabin fever. What can be done with these itchy thoughts?
 
This week, a high school student of mine shared with me his Greatest Dream. It was lofty and I had to steel myself against the "Have you considered...(fill in the blank with 'anything else')?" line. Then he told me that he had quit playing video games so he could focus more time on his goal. That moment convinced me that even if he doesn't reach that particular goal, this guy is going to accomplish anything he wants. It reminded me of this quote: "It takes many hours to make what you want to make. The hours don't suddenly appear.  You have to steal them from comfort." (Derek Silvers)

Dreaming about your big picture goals and taking the time to work toward them transforms the hopeless, sedentary moments into moments rich with meaning and intention.  And maybe it's not your goal, but there's nothing wrong with closing your eyes and transporting to a big, blue sparkling body of water lined with  palm trees and a smiling sunshine. :)