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[thoughtsbetween]

I planned on being asleep by now, but I'm being plagued by one of my sporadic trademark bouts of profound thought. Perhaps that's giving it too much authority. It's really more that I'm being overwhelmed emotionally by all the things I'd love to do but never will. I'm beginning to wonder if my potential is exceeded by my dreams. Put another way

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[vickymort]

Isn't most people's potential exceeded by their dreams? Think about it; if we could easily realize all of our dreams, what meaning would we have left? There would be nothing to work towards, nothing to really live for, would there? (That was a little more negative than I meant it to be...)
As for the motivation thing, I can understand that. Well, not really understand (why are we so unmotivated?) but commiserate (probably spelled that wrong) There is so much possibility for us, but without the motivation to actually reach for anything, all the talent or intelligence in the world will get you nowhere, or at least not as far as it could. I was wondering; which would be worse, do you think...lower than average abilities and the motivation to reach for something better, or above average intelligence/talent and no will to do anything?

[thoughtsbetween]

Being the person I am, I'd rather...have lower than average abilities. When I do find myself in that position I cry for a bit and then work to get better. Whereas when I'm fully capable I don't work at all. Maybe I'd feel differently if I actually was less able. On the other hand...ack! This is really difficult. Have you noticed how it's rarely the people with great talents and intelligence who work the hardest? I guess that puts us all on a more equal playing ground. I suppose that's why there are so few "greats" in the world.