There is always another bus coming!

Sometimes you miss the bus because you are meant to walk and see something beautiful along the way. Not every delay is bad as life slows you down to protect you, not hurt you. Maybe you are being guided, or maybe you are being redirected. So don’t stress when things don’t go your way. Take a breath and keep moving; the diversion might become the best part of your journey. And remember, there is always another bus coming!
As one year ends and another begins, many of us pause to reflect on what we have achieved and what still lives quietly in our hearts. The turning of the calendar is more than a change of dates; it is an invitation to believe again, to hope again and to chase the dreams that may have been postponed, doubted, or feared. The coming year is not just another chapter — it is a fresh chance to move closer to your dreams.
Dreams are born from who we are. They reflect our passions, our values and our deepest desires. That is why there is no such thing as a stupid dream. What may seem unrealistic or strange to others can be extremely meaningful to you. History is filled with people who were laughed at for their dreams until those dreams became reality. Every great achievement once started as an idea that seemed impossible.
The world often tries to define what is “realistic', but progress has never been built on realism alone. It has been built on courage, imagination and persistence. If a dream excites you, scares you a little and keeps returning to your thoughts, it matters. The coming year is the perfect time to honour that dream instead of dismissing it.
One of the most common reasons people abandon their dreams is the belief that time has already passed them by. They think they are too old, too far behind, or that they should have started earlier. However, time does not disqualify dreams, but fear does.
Many people achieve their greatest successes later in life, after years of learning, failing and growing. Every experience you have had so far has prepared you in one way or another. The coming year does not ask how old you are or how long it took you to begin; it only asks whether you are willing to take the next step.
It is never too late to begin again, to change direction, or to pursue something meaningful. Dreams do not expire; they wait for the right moment. Belief is the bridge between dreaming and achieving. If you truly believe in your dream, you will find ways to work towards it even when progress is slow. Not achieving your goal this year does not mean you failed; it simply means the journey is still continuing.
Some dreams take longer than expected. Some require patience, resilience and repeated effort. The coming year or the years that follow may be when everything finally aligns. What matters is that you keep believing, keep learning and keep moving forward. Every small step counts even when results are not immediately visible.
The difference between those who achieve their dreams and those who don’t is often not talent or luck, but persistence. Belief keeps you going when motivation fades and obstacles appear. You may not achieve everything in one year, and that is okay.
Dreams are not meant to be rushed; they are meant to be lived. If you believe in them, work for them and refuse to give up, they will find their way into your life — this year, the next, or the one after that. The coming year is waiting, and so are your dreams. Chase them to come true. Remember, if the bus doesn’t arrive when you expect it to, don’t assume you are late. Maybe you were meant to walk, to notice and to grow.

Abdulaziz Al Jahdhami The writer is author, translator and a communications professional