“I think we have to see the future as a kind of dream, a kind of nightmare, but a dream that we can control.”
What this quote means
The future is a dream, sometimes nightmarish, but unlike nocturnal dreams, we can influence its course. This perspective is liberating: it replaces fear of tomorrow with a sense of agency. We are not passive before the future; we co-create it. This quote encourages turning anxieties into projects, imagining positive scenarios, and acting to realize them—a lesson of hope and lucidity.
How to apply it daily
Each morning, visualize your day as a dream you can steer, then choose one action that brings it closer to your aspirations.
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