When Did We Lose Our Imaginations?

As the road to my dreams became more choked with obstacles, I abandoned it. I am fighting now to get my imagination back.

Ask a child what they want to be when they grow up.

Now, think about what you do. The dreams you had when you were their age. And compare the two.

I cannot tell you precisely when I lost my imagination. But somewhere along the way, I did.

As a boy, my two great influences were sports and the outdoors. When I thought about my future, I envisioned myself bec…