We rarely see the true cost of our desires, needs, and dreams. It feels safe to follow the accepted path—doing what’s popular, respectable, and “normal.” Yet in that comfort, we quietly lose parts of ourselves, chasing dreams that may not even be ours.
The way out begins with asking deeper questions—and never stopping at the first “why.” Sometimes the right move is no move at all. Stillness can be wisdom when action would only cloud our clarity.
Every problem has more than one solution. Some find peace by simplifying and needing less; others seek fulfilment by achieving more. Both choices are valid—but both come with a price.
So before pursuing your next big ambition, pause and ask: What might I be trading away for this dream? That question alone can reveal whether the pursuit is truly worth it.
Because in the end, the price of our decisions is often paid not by us—but by those who follow. The true cost of a dream is rarely measured in money; it’s paid in time, meaning, and the future we leave behind.
