For the Record Playlist no.06: BO$$ DREAM$

When I was younger I had so many dreams and ambitious; I was so full of ideas, and there were so many milestones I wanted to touch by certain ages. I spent a lot of time dreaming, planning, seeking out role models and inspiration. Later on in life, an equal amount of time was spent wishing I’d started things sooner, did things differently or implemented certain ideas that once upon a time held weight. In reality, both were a waste of time.

Dreaming was always encouraged, which I did too much of. However, I didn’t spend enough time seeing things through until completion, not enough time putting in work to make things happen. Before I knew it, a whole decade had passed and those dreams were still dreams, plans still plans, ideas just notes written down in random notebooks. See, it dawned on me that most of these lofty goals weren’t backed by action and no action = no results, unless you were just that lucky. Even with luck, there’s still a type of pressure that has to be applied to maintain such luck. 

Despite all the chaos that has taken place in the world lately, in 2020 alone , my mind has been focused on creating and manifesting the life I dream of having. Are we existing in scary times? Absolutely. However, I refuse to live in fear. Like J. Cole said, “…I keep my head high / I got my wings to carry me / I don't know freedom / I want my dreams to rescue me…” and that’s exactly where I am right now. Careful not to be oblivious, but also still cognizant that every moment I’m alive is a brand new opportunity to make shift happen; to keep in mind that dream chasing is not just about expanding and growing as an individual, it’s more about the people I’m able to help and inspire. I gotta get back in boss mode because though the world is in a disarray, my dreams still matter, they still exist (for a reason). This play list is a reflection of that mindset.