Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Even in my dreams, I am losing my idealism.

Last night, I dreamt vividly that I was trying to convince some young, earnest theatre friends of mine that starting an organic farm co-op to fund their theatre company was a terrible business plan and a poor use of time. I was giving them handfuls of disposable diapers as we discussed this.

In a strange way, it makes so much sense...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Idealism is something that you have to hold onto as you age. A gift you were given. When we are young we are fearless because we don't know the possible consequence of an action. As we grow older, doubt or caution creeps in, and we hesitate. Now you have a mind that is sharpened by observation. Observation is limited to what you know. Choose to know that idealism is valuable. Stop looking at the negative, and recognize the great good you have done by being an idealist. A gift questioned is a loss. Perhaps your greatest role in life is to encourage idealism. This is what changes the world.