We hear a lot about dreams these days. Many of us have envisioned ourselves in a future time and place doing something that feels organic to who we really are. Some of our dreams are entrepreneurial. Some of our dreams are vocational. Some of our dreams are locational. Whatever category we may classify our dreams in; they all find their common denominator in the future.

Sleep walking, on the other hand, is going through the motions of counsciousness while in an uncounscious state. A sleep walker is unaware of their actions because they are asleep while walking. They might appear to be awake, but they are oblivious to their actions or surroundings.

While our dreams bring us satisfaction in pre-tasting our finest hours, I wonder if we are guilty of sleep walking through just as meaningful moments in time and missing just as satisfying opportunities as our dreams promise us? Are we awake to present realities or really just asleep and going through the motions?

Today, there is something special for you to be a part of. It might not feel like it’s related to your dream but it may lead to helping someone else experience their dream today. Whatever you are storing up to one day realize your dream is greatly multiplied by putting the best of you into whatever you find yourself doing today.

Giving the best that we have, in the best way we know how, is all that we are asked to do. “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might.” Ecclesiastes 9:10

We can’t risk waiting on a future dream while neglecting our present opportunities because tomorrow is not promised.

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow”- when you now have it with you. Proverbs 3:27, 28 NIV

Let’s grab every opportunity we can to make a difference in the lives of others. Yes, that might entail entrepreneurial endeavors or vocational achievements or a change of location but each step along the way is just as vital as the final step. We can’t afford to sleep walk through this life.

Well, time to get back to work. No time for sleeping.