More Than Just a Dream

Recently, a dream has been born. It was born out of a bunch of smaller dreams, and now has become one big dream. Some people have always known what they want to do, from the moment they were born. Some people found out instantaneously, with sudden events in their lives. With me, it was gradual. I've always loved art more than anything. They say God has gifted me in so many ways, when it comes to me a paper and a pencil. But as much as I've always heard, "Stephanie, you are going to be an artist!" I wondered what that really meant. I grew with the misconception, that art is merely paint, canvases, and sketch books. But as time passed, and I grew closer to knowledge, I found art is in almost every aspect of human existence. With music, writing, food and  visual arts, the possibilities are endless. So I found, it's not what the object or idea is, it's the feeling you get when indulging in it. Something that can make your emotions rise to a peek you never knew existed. Something that makes you want to change the world, or simple laugh and cry. That is art. And well, I humbly hold my talents close to my heart, and am willing to follow through with the promise to use them for God's will, and do what I can to make a difference. Since I was six years old, I would take my dad's camera and make my own silly movies, and write my own stories. If you entered into my mind, you would see a constant movie playing. In modern years, technology has taken over the world. If I want to be heard, or seen, and share what my Savior sent us out to share, I have to find the most effective way to do so. I love films, and documentaries, and capturing time through a lens, and being able to watch it over and over. It's the closest you'll ever get to reliving a memory. Apart from it being a beautiful gift, it also is very efficient to spread news, and intrigue an audience to listen what you have to say.
I'm working on a project this year, to capture the essence of adolescence. To give the youth a voice. It's called, "More Than Just a Kid." I will do the best I can with what I can, now. I shouldn't have to wait till I am 20, 30, 40 to start living for my savior. I can make a difference now. After all, who knows if I'll even be alive then. But even though I am living for today, I still have long run dreams. I want to someday pursue filming, and go to school for documentary filmmaking. I want to make movies, and make the world see what God can do, and that there is good in the world, and there is hope. I want to reach people all over. Yea, it's a dream. I like to consider myself sleepwalking, to carry on the dream, and God is my guide through the dark world, leading me to where he wants me to be. I recently discovered a school called, "The New York Film Academy," in New York, New York. It's an outstanding school, that specializes in filmmaking, and gives intensive studies for those passionate about that field. I still have a few years till college is in my view, and money is always an issue, but I'm not losing sight of this dream. I will work hard, enjoy my life now, and do what I can for the Kingdom today, and who knows, maybe someday that dream will actually come true. It doesn't matter where you are from, how much money is in your pocket, or what rules you live by; You always have the right to dream.