The group was silent as the question hung in the air. It was repeated. “What are the dreams that lie deep within your heart?” Slowly the answers came out. “I’ve forgotten how to dream.” “Disappointment in life has kept me from dreaming.”  “Just paying the bills and getting through has put all my dreams on the back burner.” “Helping others reach for their dreams left my own right out of reach.” Dreams can get lost. From time... > Full Story

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