[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$flq8d1mUsN7jyl9mCDyHiC4lRBQSYrDMXDAeTUU7tPRI":3,"$fAbP3OqZtxFQjxnH5D2uDtMo9oQ9kJUr2snH_ipN43gM":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},14214,"Lisa Bu","L",3,null,"lisa-bu",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":104},[14,43,58],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":42},495925,"Coming true is not the only purpose of a dream. Its most important purpose is to get us in touch with where dreams come from, where passion comes from, where happiness comes from. 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Her experiences shaped her perspective on creativity, passion, and happiness.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: that the value of dreams lies not in their fulfillment but in the connection they foster with our inner sources of inspiration. This counters the conventional notion that dreams are solely about achieving tangible goals; instead, it highlights the intrinsic worth of exploring one's passions and desires.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from regularly reflecting on their dreams and aspirations, not merely as means to an end but as gateways to understanding their inner sources of motivation and fulfillment. By embracing this perspective, they can cultivate a deeper appreciation for the process of exploration and self-discovery that underlies all creative endeavors.",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":57},413883,"I have come to believe that coming true is not the only purpose of a dream; it's most important purpose is to get us in touch with where dreams come from, where passion comes from, where happiness comes from. Even a shattered dream can do that for you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49,52],{"id":50,"tag":51},2393848,{"id":30,"tag_name":31},{"id":53,"tag":54},2393847,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},1251,"china","**The Backstory**\nLisa Bu, a Korean painter and author, wrote these words in her book \"The Art of Possibility\". As she reflects on her own life and experiences, Bu is drawing from her struggles with identity, culture, and creativity. Born in Korea but raised in the United States, she often found herself caught between two worlds.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThis quote reveals a profound paradox: that the fulfillment of our dreams may not be as crucial as the process of pursuing them. In fact, it's the pursuit itself – the act of connecting with our passions and desires – that has value, regardless of whether we achieve success or failure.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that every dream, no matter how shattered or unfulfilled, holds within it a lesson about your values, desires, and what brings you joy. 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