Act III: Dream Big, Dream Small

with Tessa and Amir

(Season 3 | Episode 131)

[TESSA] Gloves off!

Amir and I go at it (in the most loving way possible) about the nature of dreams. Big and small. Dreams of life’s Act III. We have very different approaches to many things, including this idea of a dream. While we have a robust conversation about the topic, maybe it is helpful to see what the word means in its many contexts.

Britannica Dictionary definition of DREAM

1 [count] : a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep

- He had a dream about climbing a mountain.
- You were in my dream last night.
- Scary movies always give me bad dreams. [=nightmares]
- “Good night, my love. Sweet dreams.” [=I hope you will sleep well and have pleasant dreams]

— see also wet dream

2 [count] : an idea or vision that is created in your imagination and that is not real

- She indulged in dreams [=fantasies] of living in a palace.
- I’ve found the man/woman of my dreams.
- They succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.

3 a [count] : something that you have wanted very much to do, be, or have for a long time

- He has had a lifelong dream of becoming an actor.
- It’s a dream of mine to own a house in the country.
- Tell me your hopes and dreams.

b [singular] : someone or something that has the qualities that a person wants most

- The meal was a garlic lover’s dream.
- He’s every woman’s dream.

— usually used before another noun

- She’s still trying to find her dream husband.
- Managing a professional baseball team is his dream job.
- They just moved into their dream home.

4 [singular] informal: something that is beautiful, excellent, or pleasing

- It’s a dream of a house.
- The new car is a dream to drive. = The new car drives like a dream.
- My new computer works like a dream. [=works very well]

5 [singular] : a state or condition in which you are not thinking about or aware of the real things that are around you

- He was walking around in a dream.

in your dreams

informal

— used to say that you do not think something that another person wants or expects will ever happen

- “Maybe my parents will lend me the car tonight.” “In your dreams.”

D R E A M

Just one little word. Ah… hmmm… maybe not. Maybe one BIG, GIGANTIC, fine-I’ll say it… GINORMOUS… word. A word filled with possibilities for you as you plot and plan and imagine your life going forward. Amir and I could never have imagined our life today – even though we shared core values from the very beginning.

So – why this episode? We circle around this crucial topic pretty much each week with our incredible guests. It’s really an exploration, isn’t it. We learn how they are solving the big questions of happiness, fulfillment, relationships, core satisfaction. And we compare notes. We want you to compare your notes with ours. And… if you dare… drop me a note at tessa@theopennesters.com and share your story. We’d love to hear it.

About Tessa

Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters.

Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program, and journey facilitator & leader, author, and, of course, Podcaster.

Her offerings are based on her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open-hearted lives.