The infinite quality of dreams

My great-grandmother has lived a long life.

It always seems like time is running out. We never have enough time for X, Y, and Z, because we are too occupied with A, B, and C. And, even at the end of her life, I don't know if she will ever get to those X's, Y's, and Z's.

My great-grandmother has done a lot with her life. She has traveled through the rural villages of Mexico, eaten in Greek cafes, and voyaged countless times back and forth from the Hawaiian Islands. She has traveled the globe. She has sailed the seas. She has driven in a Model T Ford and a modern-day Mercedes.

All these beautiful things. They often take a lifetime to come together. Even then, they might not be all of what you most secretly desire.

People want, and want right away. But, we can't always get those things right away. We want riches and fame in our lifetime. We want it tomorrow. We battle away hard-earned cash in hopes for tomorrow or next week.

But Brother, it's going to take longer than tomorrow to see the beauty. And Sister, it's going to take more than a dollar to taste it too. It's going to take a lifetime to get to that point.

And even when you draw your last breath, you might not get what you wanted 50 years ago.

You might get it later. All the fame you once desired can peep its head out in the form of glory. We might find your name in historical texts for the next 500 years. And, that necklace that you bought for $10 may be worth $149,450 in 100 years--a lucky find for your great-grand baby.

My great-grandmother may never see her X's, Y's, and Z's, but I just might. And my daughter just might. A dream, an idea, lives longer than we do. Some dreams last forever and can collectively melt into everyone's hopes and desires. And, someone, yes someone, might be around to enjoy it.