You are rare. You are strong. You are a role model to those who are too afraid to do what you are doing right now.

You see, the words "chasing your dream" have adopted almost a humorous connotation over time. For some reason, chasing your dream is no longer the smart or right thing to do. We have been brainwashed to believe that going after a dream that does not fit into the norm of today's society will get us absolutely nowhere.

But, why?

Why are we constantly brought down for striving for great things? Why are we laughed at for having a passion?

You have a rare strength that many do not have. You made the choice to go against the odds and stand up for what you love, what you have passion about, what you know you have the ability to succeed in.

Some may think what you're doing is a waste of time. You recognize this but do not let it drag you down and give up. In fact, you use it as motivation to show those who don't believe in you that you are more than capable.

When you succeed and are living life with a pure, genuine smile, those who didn't think it was possible will want to know how you achieved the life so many wish they were living.

Because you are brave, you took that talent of yours and made yourself stand out from the rest.

Because you are driven, you didn't let your failures stop you from continuing on.

You were smart enough to find the path you belong on and stay on it despite those telling you it was the wrong one.

So don't listen to those who want to bring you down. Listen to yourself. Stay motivated because you are strong enough and good enough to turn your dreams into a reality.