“Dreams Have No Color”

“Dreams Have No Color”

“I took part in a women’s seminar on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where I was the only Black woman in the room.  The seminar opened with Dr. Martin Luther King’s full “I Have a Dream” speech, followed by a five minute “Dream – Motivational Video” by Will Smith.  I firmly believe that it was no coincidence that a group of white women, including the organizer, would be watching a Dr. King Speech, and a Will Smith video to commemorate the King Holiday.

We talked about how to realize your dreams in spite of the daily distractions of life.  Time is something that you never get back, so we have to be mindful of how and who we give our time to.  Networking and social media are a major part of today’s business dealings, but we need to make sure that we are sharing ideas and space with like-minded people.

We played musical tables (two people take turns sharing their elevator speech and their dream with each other), then critique each other and write it down.  You get to keep your paper throughout the rotation.  Although the conversation was mainly about our dreams and goals, we also talked about our personal lives.  I was shocked when one lady said she was told that her only career choices were nurse, secretary, or teacher.  That’s the same thing I was told.  For some reason I always thought it was a black thing.  Had no idea that white women were steered down the same career path as black women.

At the end of the seminar, you came with a dream, which you shared with everyone in the room.  After positive feedback and critiquing, including how the other person can help you succeed, you left with a plan, which was the intention of the organizer.  Never seen anything like it!  I have a newfound energy and zest for life and the vision that I have laid out for myself.  In addition, I have some new colleagues who are ready and willing to help me succeed on my journey, and I likewise.