I would like to attend college in the future when I have time. I

Host: The library was quiet, the only sound the soft rustle of pages turning and the occasional click of a keyboard. The morning light streamed through the large windows, casting a soft glow across the rows of bookshelves. Jack sat at a desk in the corner, his head tilted slightly, as he read through a report on his laptop. Across from him, Jeeny was browsing through a stack of magazines, her gaze flicking back and forth between the pages, her mind clearly focused on something larger than just the articles in front of her.

Outside, the world moved at its usual pace, but inside, there was a certain calm — a moment where everything felt like it was waiting for the next question, the next turn.

Jeeny: reading aloud from her phone, a smile on her face “James Maslow once said, ‘I would like to attend college in the future when I have time. I have always been interested in architecture, so perhaps I would pursue a degree in that or business.’”

Jack: grins, glancing up “That’s a very ‘when I have time’ kind of statement, isn’t it?”

Jeeny: laughing “It is. But it’s also kind of inspiring in its own way. He’s not in a rush. He’s not focused on the timeline, just on the dream.”

Jack: “And what’s the point of having a dream if you’re not actively working toward it?”

Jeeny: pauses, thinking “Maybe it’s not about rushing the dream, but allowing it to unfold at its own pace. Sometimes we get so fixated on the how and when that we forget the why.”

Host: The quiet atmosphere of the library seemed to deepen as the conversation shifted from ambition to reflection. Jeeny’s words hung in the air, a gentle reminder that the pressure to achieve wasn’t always the answer. Sometimes, it was about recognizing the journey, not just the destination.

Jack: leaning back, considering “I get that. You know, I’ve always thought about going back to school. But life just kind of keeps pulling me in different directions.”

Jeeny: nodding thoughtfully “It’s easy to get caught up in the current of things, to let time slip away. But sometimes, the dream doesn’t have to be chased. It can be nurtured over time, at a pace that feels right.”

Jack: smiling wryly “So you’re saying it’s okay to not have everything figured out right now?”

Jeeny: “Exactly. Maslow’s not in a rush. He’s recognizing his interests and keeping them open, knowing that when the time is right, he’ll be able to pursue them. There’s something peaceful about that.”

Host: Jack’s expression softened, and he looked down at the stack of papers on his desk, the weight of the conversation settling in. The momentary pressure of his to-do list faded, replaced by a deeper sense of understanding — that some dreams didn’t have to be rushed, that some paths could take their own time to unfold.

Jack: quietly “I think I’ve always felt like I need to be moving toward something — a goal, a degree, a career. But maybe I’ve been putting too much pressure on what I need to achieve, instead of just enjoying the process.”

Jeeny: smiling softly “There’s wisdom in that. Maslow’s dream of architecture or business doesn’t have to be immediate. It’s about making the choice when the time is right, not forcing it because you think it’s expected.”

Host: The rain outside began, light at first, then more persistent, tapping against the window like a quiet reminder of the passage of time. Inside, the world felt still, but full — full of possibilities, full of thoughts that hadn’t yet been acted on, but could be.

Jack: gently “So, you think I should stop pushing so hard? Let things happen when they happen?”

Jeeny: nods slowly “Not stop trying. But stop stressing. Your dreams are just as important as your actions. Sometimes, waiting for the right moment is part of the journey. Just like Maslow, you can keep your interests alive without forcing them to happen right away.”

Host: The room felt lighter now, the conversation having shifted from pressure to acceptance, from stress to possibility. Jack smiled to himself, the weight of expectation easing off his shoulders, just a little. The world outside kept moving, but inside, he was reminded that sometimes the best things come to us not when we chase them, but when we allow them to unfold in their own time.

Jack: softly “I guess it’s about knowing when to step forward and when to wait. And when to let things take shape on their own.”

Jeeny: smiling warmly “Exactly. It’s all about balance. And sometimes, the best way to grow is to trust that the right time will come.”

Host: The camera pulls back, the conversation still lingering between them, soft and full of possibility. Outside, the rain continued, but inside, the world felt just a little bit more peaceful.

Because as James Maslow said,
there’s no need to rush to your dream —
sometimes, it’s about letting it grow,
taking it step by step,
and allowing it to find you in its own time.

Host: And in that stillness,
Jack and Jeeny understood that some dreams take time,
and that’s okay.
Because they’re already on their way.