Randy just needs a New Dream!

Posted on November 29, 2007 
Filed Under Health & Wellness, Manifestation - Creation, Science & Medicine, Videos

 

When I first saw this video, I was uplifted by the words of another ["one of us…"] out there consciously creating experiences! And, as I resonated with the message, I became fond of Randy Pausch — not because of his bravery facing a diagnosis he was given, but for the bravery it takes to tell others that their dreams shape their physical world. But then, I got mad that such a nice, upbeat, creative guy was "trying" to die so young when he still had such a big message inside him — a message worth sharing.

I saw this presentation a couple months ago; and my response was layered. At first, I thought, "How cool! I’ve had a very similar experience on this planet — very big and "unusual" dreams that have all come true (or are in the process of coming true…)." The video is a reminder — an affirmation — that your thoughts form your experience of reality.  Randy Pausch is a man who knows that dreams can come true.

But then, and this is important, I realized that the lesson in Randy’s story is not one of success, but one of possibilities. At some point, Randy became aware of how his dreams found a way of unfolding for him — even though he didn’t pursue each of them with the full might of his passion (hence the varying degrees of completion).  Randy Pausch did not consciously create the realization of all his childhood dreams; he became consciously aware that he had unconsciously moved into, and through, several dreamed-of realities — with bursts of awareness that inspired, led, or guided him to take this turn, or that turn, at just the right time to create a version of something he dreamed of as a child.

Randy’s story is like many people’s; except most people don’t ever wake up to what’s been happening all along. Randy hasn’t even fully awakened to his own lecture, yet; if he had, he wouldn’t start it off by saying, [’I know the future is limited for me. That’s the reality of it. There’s nothing I can do about that but wait for the inevitable. I know I’ve just got to live with it. I’m strong now; but let’s not allow that to give us any reason for hope — the doctors have assured me my strength will fail soon. Here’s the photographic evidence that I have no hope, and no reason to hope… But now let me tell you about a bunch of dreams that almost came completely true despite my harsh realism which has been solidly grounded in science.’]

If you watched the video, you realize that I was paraphrasing; but this accurately represents the overall tone of Randy’s unconscious — and conscious — beliefs about his current situation. Do you think more people experience "weightlessness," or survive cancer? Is one dream possible and another impossible? Can we not focus our mental energies on health instead of stark realities? Randy’s message definitely had a touch of hope (for others…) and a cautionary note for those "with ears to hear." If Randy had adopted his current, "realistic" outlook as a child, none of his dreams would have come true like they did — because he would have KNOWN they weren’t possible, or at least not likely.  And, intelligent people like Randy don’t waste their time on the impossible.  But seriously, what is impossible?

It is not for me to decide when someone dies; but in this case, the individual who interpreted Randy’s Cat Scan and medical tests made that call for him — and he is convinced that the future has been written in advance (despite his wake-up call that we are continuously writing the future with our thoughts as we go along…). If a handful of seemingly "impossible" things turned out to be possible, why not try the power of dreaming on everything — especially when nobody else is giving you a chance?  Phrases like, "Beating the odds," don’t exist because it is impossible to beat the odds; and beating the odds is usually done by someone who thinks its possible to do so.  What is the cost of a dream?  Nothing.  What is the cost of not dreaming?  Possibly everything.

Sorry, Randy, I’m not trying to throw a wet-blanket on what seems to be a brave, uplifting message; but I don’t think you have to die right now. And, after listening to that message, I believe there is a great master in the making — if you’ll continue to wake-up rather than laying down and going back to sleep. You’ve seen how it works; now practice dreaming a new dream!  The world will survive without you; but I sense that you still have much to share, and we would be a little better off if you stayed awhile.

I believe Randy’s eyes were opened to the nature of his thought-life just in time for him to face a challenge, conquer it, and then deliver a message of possibility and triumph. It’s a big challenge; and such things are not "fair." But when someone who "knows better" faces such things and overcomes them by "beating the odds," it gives those of smaller faith the fuel to reach their own goals and dreams. I think he may have given that speech a few months too soon; I think that speech could have a different beginning — and ending.  What I saw, in that video, was a person delivering his own eulogy — in the form of a keynote address.

It is very noble for a "dying man" to stand tall and tell people how bravely he is facing the inevitable; but if his message is that "all things are possible to he who believes," I think he would have a much better presentation if he didn’t start it by saying that some things are possible, kinda-sorta…, unless a scientist has told you otherwise, of course.

Scientists only discover things so others like them can overturn, or expand on, their findings later. Do not be burdened with anyone’s realism — even your own. The only reality is that which we create; and, no matter how scared we are, natural law hasn’t changed in a long time. "Miracles," said St. Augustine, "are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature."  If you want a miracle, you must become the miracle; if you want to prove a scientific fact, you need only believe in it.

An Aerosmith song admonishes us to, "Dream on; dream until your dreams come true;" and singer/songwriter John Meyer reminds us that, "I am invincible — as long as I’m alive!" "Dreams can come true; it can happen to you — if you are young at heart…;" so "don’t stop believing." (Frank Sinatra and Journey, I think…?) These guys aren’t scientists; but they are creative individuals who know that the "Secret" recipe for creating your reality cannot be measured or explained scientifically. The key: Never give up — "Pray always." Think about what you want; and dream until your dreams come true.

Randy Pausch is a great guy with a great message — and a big warning to those who stop dreaming and buy into the "established" reality. Let Randy’s words be a lesson to you — a two-fold lesson:

1.) Dreams come true — All things are possible.

2.) When you stop dreaming (or let others dream for you) — you die.

Randy Pausch just needs a new dream.

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Afterthoughts:

"All things are possible to he who believes," if only we are open to possibilities!

An interesting note is that Randy starts off by saying that he has "the best doctors in the world" and he isn’t interested in any alternatives…???  This does not sound like a person who wants to live very badly — or who truly believe all things are possible.  If his doctors haven’t explained to him that they cannot predict the future, and that medical miracles abound in other (alternative) approaches, then they are not the best doctors, but very typical people who know what they know and aren’t interested in anything else.  Sometimes, you need a different, perhaps more subtle approach.  We don’t have to hit everything with a hammer, and just give up on those things a hammer won’t fix…

"I sell hammers.  They fix problems.  If you have a problem, I’ll sell you a hammer.  If it doesn’t work, keep using it because I don’t believe anything else could possibly work; because, of course, I know all about hammers.  Now, what was your problem again?  A loose floorboard?  A picture that needs to be hung?"

"A dirty window."

"A dirty window?!  I guarantee this hammer will get rid of your problem completely!"

"Declare a thing and it is so."  If you keep predicting your own future (good or bad) you’re going to live it.

When your doctor hasn’t given you hope, he isn’t your doctor anymore!  In fact, as more research becomes available to the public on subjects such as "The Placebo (or Nocebo) Response," "Energy Medicine," Quantum mechanics, the true nature of Cancer, and other "chronic," or, "incurable" problems and conditions, I believe we will all be of the understanding that a doctor who gives you no hope — and doesn’t send you to someone who will –  is actually a killer (Western medicine is, in fact, the leading killer of Americans).  When you "know" what’s going to happen, there’s nothing to keep it from happening; in fact, that’s what makes things happen.  Only one who knows the way to the light can lead you out of darkness…  When a doctor tells you that you are going to die, they are offering you a "Nocebo," should you choose to accept it, in the form of "Authoritative hypnosis."  If you have a medical problem, do not settle for a prognosis you do not like — create your own!

Each of us has our own paths; but these vessels are ours to guide along that path.  As a general practice, it is not wise to spend your time affirming your untimely demise to millions of people — no matter who supports your opinion, or how "realistic" it seems.  It is not denial to set your sights on life and live until you die.  Accepting another person’s prediction of death is NOT the same as accepting death.  We all must accept death; I simply will not accept my own death as a reality until it has proven itself as such.  Until then, death remains an "inevitability," but not a "reality."  Life is for living; the time for dying comes soon enough for us all whether we think about it or not.  Let’s not surrender our dreams, or our lives, to the beliefs and "realism" of others. 

Reality has always shown itself to be a very fluid concept; accept the "reality" of your own death when death is upon you.  Until then — live fully!  Death doesn’t need PR people, or salesmen; nor should you fear it.  But what you think about hastens to you; the more you think about it, the quicker it comes.  I doubt Randy thought about weightlessness nearly as much as he’s been thinking about the "inevitable" outcome of a medical opinion.  But, then again, he’s no longer a child; and he thinks about things differently now — more "realistically."

Wanting to play pro football is a casual desire unless you work, lift weights, run, eat, and never stop playing football with all your might — then it is a real dream; and dreams come true.  Neal Armstrong didn’t walk on the moon because he was interested in walking on the moon; he had that experience because he didn’t stop thinking about it until it happened.  Living is a dream worth having; in order to realize it, the only logical course is to continue living and thinking of living — ceaselessly, with all your heart. 

Dream about what you want; don’t report what you’ve been told — especially if you don’t want it.  Most people want to do, or dream of doing, a particular thing and, by virtue of their thoughts, words, and actions, they end up doing something similar or related.  Some people, however, dream of doing a certain thing and end up doing EXACTLY that thing — not a minor version of it.  There are many ways to think; and there are many ways of seeing your dreams realized.  Some ways of thinking are more logical; and some are more productive, or effective.  Some dreams kinda-sorta come true; and others make you wonder if you created the reality, or had a premonition.

Randy Pausch stumbled onto an awareness of a connection between past thoughts and current realities; but he has not studied that connection to the point of realizing that it applies to EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN! — including health conditions.  Realizing that dreams can come true is only the first small step to becoming a conscious creator; it is a completely different matter to take hold of that process and consciously guide it.  There are always other steps you can take; and taking them will lead you to a different future than you will find if you don’t take them.  If you don’t believe it, don’t do it.  But if you do, the future is yours!

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."  ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Dream on, Randy!  I believe in you.

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