> ***Yes, Dan's point is quite well taken. The
> Dreamer he mentioned had a rather selfish
> dream....the dreams I am referring to would
> be more inclusive dreams, which enlighten
> and bring joy not only to the dreamer.
> Instead, they improve or bring light into
> the world. Does that make sense?

I agree.... The best dreams are those which help others as well as yourself....

It is also a kind of win/win/win thing.... It may be nice to think of oneself first, but it's much nicer (in my view) if you can take your friends and family along in your dream too, where possible....

I have a good friend, who's a good example of this....

He's a dolphin researcher, but now working in the IT industry. Nevertheless, his dream is to start a dolphin research institute....

But it goes beyond that. He wants to bring his friends along too. I've been blown away by what a generous guy he is.... I've tried to help him (to the extent I can) with this endeavour. It's led to some interesting experiences, I wouldn't have had otherwise!

For example, when he was still more active in doing dolphin research work, he used to get contacted by the media quite a lot. He's had various articles written up about him.... He also got interviewed on cable TV....

Once, however, when a TV reporter contacted him, he was in the USA. He contacted me, and asked if I could do the interview....

I contacted the reporter, and said I'd do it on my friend's behalf.... Then I worked like crazy trying to learn all I could about dolphins!

I read my friend's Ph.D. Thesis and tried to understand it. Then, a few days later, we had the interview....

It was here in Sydney, a couple of years ago. I met the reporter and a camera-man, near a bay where many boats were moored in the background.

This interview was for Channel 4 News, I think, in the UK. The reporter told me that she chose that spot because she said to the English audience, it would look like paradise! (The sun, the water, the boats....)

Then she proceeded to interview me. I thought it went okay....

Apparently it showed on the news in the UK. She told me she'd give me a video of it, but unfortunately, she never did, even after I tried to chase it up a few times.... Ah well....

Anyhow, it was a good experience. It was the second time I'd been interviewed for TV.... :) (I'll tell about the first time some other time....)

Anyway, I believe in what you say Julie.... It's good to have dreams, and great to include your friends and family in your dreams too....

:)

Dien Rice