Now this has me thinking..... I would have a business so that I had something to do everyday, I am interested in jewellery making and would love to make rings with gemstones. To be able to cast gold rings and to cut stones would be awesome.
My second thing would be moving to the West Coast, I have seen pictures BC and watched tv shows it is so beautiful. To live by the ocean or even off the beaten path with a river or lake would do....... In an ultra modern log house. I might start to drool soon.
My third would be to give money to animal rescue organizations for more spay/neuter programs. It breaks my heart seeing so many unwanted animals. We have four cats and two gerbils.
Thank you Strength... I always can use a a word of encouragement. It is great to hear from someone who has been around for awhile. Would you tell us what you found most helpful on this site? How did you make it work for you? How can we?!
I guess the positive in all this is that I actually do have some dreams and wants for myself now. A year ago, I could not even begin to have any answer for such a question because I lived as I always have... governed by others' wishes, desires, dictates. I could not set goals because I could not separate out my wants and needs from those around me. I never allowed myself to want anything different because it was just pointless. I could not even imagine what I might want.
Today, my life is still (for the most part) governed by those around me... but I have begun to have thoughts and dreams and goals that are my own. That's pretty kewl! As always, thank you Samantha for your support and encouragement. Thinking outside my box is scary and exciting... both.
I am sorry to hear that this topic has got you thinking in a less than positive way. Discussing dreams or wants without restriction can tell us what we value and get us thinking outside the box.
Money (though scarce) isn't what keeps me from doing what I want... It is family obligations that keep me from being who I could be... doing what I want to do. And I don't know what that means or what to do about it... if anything. I feel like I have little choice and even less freedom... for now. Eventually... in a year or so this should change. I don't know. The question has got me thinking and not in a very positive way Depression su**s