Tribe of Dreamers x DontTellSummer
They met via one of the most synchronistic ways I’ve ever heard of! Jen went on a blind date in Silver Lake and while her date left the table, she chatted to the gal next to her, who was wearing a cute necklace (Annie!). The two realised that they both had a passion for travel and jewelry making and Tribe of Dreamers was created. They believe in using their freedom to take risks, do what they love and make a difference. Every time you wear a piece from their collections, they hope you’re reminded that your dreams can change the world. We love coming across brands who are making a difference and inspiring others to do the same!
We both believe that it’s important to do what you love, but not only that, to do what you love now. We’ve put together our top 10 reasons why you should go for your dreams now and we hope to inspire you to take more risks to follow your passions. You got this.
1. DTS: DREAMS WERE CREATED EQUAL
When you have a dream that seems incredible, unimaginable, and think it might be a little too out of your league, just remember that all dreams are created equal. You have just as much of a right to your bliss as the next person, and so why not start believing it. It’s your right to follow your dreams.
2.TOD: LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WASTE TIME ON SOMETHING YOU DON’T ENJOY – LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED.
Being fully alive requires risk, vulnerability, passion – it doesn’t play well with mediocrity. The average person works for 40 years and retires at 65. Our days will pass no matter what – why spend them dedicated to something that doesn’t bring happiness? Creativity breeds creativity which breeds creativity – when we settle, we are not only saying no to the change at hand, but no to infinite possibilities of a better future that would be born from that initial risk.
3. DTS: THINGS WILL NEVER BE PERFECT
When you wait until things are perfected, or when you finally believe that you are an expert, there will be more for you to learn, more for you to touch up and more for you to tweak. Things will never be perfect, especially when it involves your dreams because they are ever-evolving. Now is the time for that particular idea. Just take it one idea at a time, one vision at a time and say yes. Allow yourself to let it shape and grow, but continue to say yes and go for what’s in your heart in the moment.
4. TOD: OTHER PEOPLE NEED WHAT YOU HAVE – THERE IS BRILLIANCE INSIDE OF YOU, A PATH THAT IS YOURS ALONE TO TAKE
What if there was a unique way that you could contribute to the world to make it better? What if you were the answer to a problem that we are waiting for? Is there something that you love to do that could end something that you hate? Simply put, we need what you offer. The only way things change is by people brave enough to see a different world and create it.
5. DTS: YOU HAVE THAT DREAM FOR A REASON
There’s a reason why YOU have that dream. Not your friends, not your co-workers, YOU have it. It’s in your heart for a reason and it wants to be fulfilled. You might think that others are doing what you want to be doing, but you are uniquely special and no one can do it like you, because no one is you. It’s up to you to say yes to your dreams, it’s in your heart for a reason.
6. TOD: WE ARE HAPPIER WHEN WE’RE DOING WHAT WE LOVE.
Living a life that we don’t love feels depressing and uninspired. Little nuisances and frustrations become overwhelming because we aren’t happy at our core. When we take the risk to do what we love, we create a purpose, an internal compass, a reason to get up every morning. The little things will always be there, but there’s more energy and will to overcome.
7. DTS: SMALL STEPS NOW WILL LEAD THE WAY
When looking ahead as to where you would love to be in the future, it can seem daunting. All you need to do is take the next step. Just one. Then keep putting one foot in front of the other. One email, one blog post, one collaboration, one design. All of these small, incremental, habitual actions will lead to your success. When you’re in that energy, you’re creating positivity surrounding your life and your dreams and more energy will continue to come in to match how you’re vibing. As soon as you take action, more opportunities will come your way.
8. TOD: YOU WILL EXPERIENCE FREEDOM IN A NEW WAY
Living someone else’s dream or choosing what we “should do” is exhausting. Deep down we feel the adventure of what could be but experience the disconnect of our current reality. When we pursue our passion a new freedom arises, allowing us to be fully who we were created to be without the limitations of others opinions.
9. DTS: YOU COULD BE WAITING FOREVER
There will always be an excuse or reason to not go for something that you would love to do. There’s a lot riding on it in your mind, because hey you love it, but when you’re afraid to start, you wait for the perfect timing and could be waiting a long, long time. When that inspired dream comes up, that is the perfect timing. Stop waiting!
10. TOD: YOU WILL GIVE OTHERS PERMISSION TO LIVE THEIRS
Following our dreams creates space and motivates others to do the same. The ripple effect of your courage gives others a point of reference to also take the risk. “If she can do it, I can do it” becomes the sentiment, and new creative communities arise. We believe the world would be a more beautiful place if everyone did what they loved to do for a greater purpose. We need you to follow your dreams. So go, Get it.
Learn more about Tribe of Dreamers and follow their journey on Instagram x
