Your idealism can be both a blessing and a curse today, as your big dreams may fuel your enthusiasm while your expectations remain unmet. You can overcome any dismay you feel by reminding yourself that the brighter future you envision in your mind is something you need to work for. If you think about your hopes in optimistic terms, yet accept that fulfillment may still be a long way off, you will likely be more proactive where your ideals and values are concerned. You may not expect others to abide by your opinions and beliefs today, but you can do what needs to be done to help people around you understand the worth of your goals.

When the world does not live up to our ideals, we can quell the disappointment we feel by immersing ourselves in activities that allow us to build a brighter future. We should not expect the world to change just because we desire it to--rather, we should dedicate ourselves to a path of positive action that serves to inspire change, first in our environments and then on a larger scale. If we wish to realize big dreams, we must be prepared to take dramatic steps that will someday ensure that our visions come to pass. We may have to wait a long time and overcome many challenges before finding fulfillment, but our passionate commitment to our philosophical ambitions will help us to remain ever optimistic. You will not lose sight of your larger idealistic goals today when you look for practical ways to make your dreams come true.