Ali Elashram

Primordial Provisions Podcast

Ali Elashram

  • Dreams

Dreams

Wednesday 17th June 2020

Ali Elashram explores balancing romanticism and cynicism towards dreams, advocating for a healthy middle ground. Listen now on alcoholfree.com.
8 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering
Raw
Non-judgmental

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Primordial Provisions Podcast
Author:
Ali Elashram
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Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Relationships & Community
Mindful Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Dreams vs. Reality: Finding a Healthy Balance

And in a world of great disequilibrium, balance, while sobering, is the highest ideal.
Dreams can be both a source of inspiration and frustration. In this episode of the Primordial Provisions Podcast, host Ali Elashram dives into the delicate dance between romanticizing our dreams and becoming cynical about them. Ali argues that swinging to either extreme isn't beneficial. Instead, he suggests finding a balanced middle ground where dreams can be pursued realistically and healthily. He points out that the struggle often lies in balancing material self-interest with emotional fulfillment.
Some people are stuck chasing wants, while others have long met their needs and start encroaching on others' aspirations. Ali encourages listeners to sober up from the intoxicant of endless desires and focus on fulfilling genuine needs. He believes that dreams should be actionable plans grounded in reality, leading to changes that benefit everyone.
This episode is a thoughtful exploration of how to harmonize dreams with practical life, aiming for a joy that comes from within rather than from external achievements. Tune in to uncover how you can align your dreams with your true needs and live a more fulfilling life.