Follow your dreams —is a common phrase. Most of us have heard it before, some of us are trying to do it, and some are still wondering. C.S. Lewis's quote—You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream­—encourages us to set goals and dream our dream life, no matter the age or life situation. It is our calling to live a purposeful life with meaning and gratitude.

Sometimes, we are in situations we don't want to be in our lives. We must do things we don't want to do. We need to experience things we don't want to go through. All this is part of life. None of us have only sunshine and rainbows in the sky. However, there are several reasons why following your dreams and living the life you've always wanted is essential. Why following your dreams is vital?

Sometimes life is hard. Things go wrong. Life can go wrong in love, business, friendship, health, or all the other possible ways. When life gets tough, this is what you should do­—eleven reasons why following your dreams is essential.