What Happens To A Dream Deferred

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

- Langston Hughes



Chance. It's an alluring thing, a completely magnificent concept. As humans it is our nature to strive towards security. Our whole life we work towards making sure we are successful enough so that we can provide a secure and stable environment for ourselves and for the people we care for the most. But when is it alright to take a chance? When do you know that an amazing opportunity is standing right in front of you and all you have to do is take that chance and reach for it? This can be applied to all things, for example career and love. For instance how many people are actually doing what they dream about doing? I know we got to pay those bills and often times our true passions are not going to provide for us or our families. But what would you do if you had an opportunity to give your life's passion a chance? Would you just step away from it without another look because you just don't know what will happen with that? Here's another scenario: What if you have been with someone that you truly care about for a long time? Everything is basically good. They are the safe choice; the one that just makes the most sense. But what happens when you meet someone new? It was totally by chance…or maybe they are a good friend and you just have that connection with them? You feel like they may possibly be your soul mate (if you believe in that). You know they would take the chance in a hot minute to see if you guys would work. Would you walk away from the choice that makes the most sense? Would you chance what you have for the opportunity to possibly have something amazing with this other person?

I know that some of it just comes down to a person's outlook on life. Some people are way bigger risk takers and others are more cautious. Perhaps it all depends on what you have to risk. If you feel that you are risking more by taking a journey into the unknown you will probably be less apt gamble. The thing is sometimes taking that chance ends up working out for the best.

In my opinion, life is a big chance. It's the biggest gamble of them all. There is no way to plan for everything that may happen to us on this journey. I just say we can only make the decisions that we feel are the best for ourselves and our loved ones. No matter what they are, hopefully there will be no regrets. When you look back on life, be content with the decisions you made. The worst thing to feel is resentment or to live life continuously wondering what if.

Chikamnario Ugbaj