Childhood dreams Quote by Shannon L. Alder
““Every person that has lived with purpose has at one time or another answered these questions: Do you remember who you were before the world, and it's evil stole your hope? Do you remember who you wanted to be before a religion, culture or organization told you to be something you were not? Do you remember what your dream was before they told you that it was unachievable? Do you remember the moments God kept taking you back to the one thing you were best at (but you kept denying it)? Do you remember the moments He handed you the opportunity and you walked away, instead? Do you remember the moments He kept closing the doors on the one thing you wanted because it wouldn't help you? Do you remember it was all going to be okay if you simply believed, but you gave up? For every bad moment, we blamed others, kept score, got even and forgot to live. When you remember your "true self", then you can begin to walk forward once again down the road to discovery, childhood dreams and your life purpose. (Writer's Conference, 2012)””
About This Quote
Source Writer's Conference Speech, 2012
True self‑discovery involves recalling pre‑influence identity, dreams, and purpose, overcoming external constraints to live authentically.
In simple terms: Remember who you truly are.
Reconnect with your authentic self.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journaling
- meditation
- seeking mentorship
- setting personal goals
- overcoming fear
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What dreams have you set aside?
- How can you honor your true self today?
External pressures can obscure self‑knowledge.