May
15
A friend of mine told me he was moving to LA at the end of the month. I was so excited for him. I told him if he felt that is where he needed to be then good for him. I love new adventures and I am glad he is just going for it. Besides, if he goes and hates it, he can always come back.
He was shocked by my excitement, support and enthusiasm about his move. He had told other people and they always were quick to tell him LA is dirty, full of traffic and so expensive to live. That he would have a hard time finding a job or a place to live. That he should really think about his move before he jumps into it.
He asked me why I was so positive about his move? I said that it was his dream and why wouldn’t I be excited that you are making it a reality. It would be silly for me to give you my opinion on LA when I have never personally been there. I do know TONS of people move to LA to make their dreams of being an actor come true and they all seem to find work doing something and living somewhere so why wouldn’t it be the same for him?
He thanked me for my support and making him feel good about his move. He was excited and was glad he could share it with me.
I think it is important to support people’s dreams. It is never my place to share my opinion on their dream. It is their life and they have to live it. I believe it is better, as a friend, to help them make their dreams into reality. Help them plan, help give them support and let them know they always have the option of changing their mind.
What would our lives be like if we didn’t have our dreams?
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dreamie
on 15 May 2008 at 8:12 am #
OH this post reminds me of yesterday. I wanted to buy a convertible car, but one of my friends told me about what he thinks about convertible. Well, all his negative thoughts have been put in my mind, now I am hesitant to go for the convertible car. I told the seller that I wil be thinking about it first.
Michael
on 15 May 2008 at 2:27 pm #
But you still want it, don’t you? Give it some thought and go with what you feel is right. You know what is best for you!
Michelle
on 15 May 2008 at 3:32 pm #
Yes, yes, so true. Reading your post made me feel so good. The support, the encouragement- so important. Everyone sees things differently… go with what feels right- that’s the best gauge of what’s real, what’s true, regardless if other people don’t agree. Your heart, if you’re willing to listen, if you’re still enough, is always right. And like you said, it’s not set in stone; if your friend doesn’t like it there, he can always move back, or go somewhere else. Thanks again for the wonderful post.
JM
on 15 May 2008 at 4:13 pm #
I love LA! To each his own I guess. I am glad you are supportive. People too often focus on the negative when it is so much nicer to offer support and understanding over criticism and doubt!