Phylicia: you're on the right track.. but reality also has to include your surroundings.. Hurricanes and world wide depressions can change your reality in a heartbeat, no matter how good your choices. the consequences of your choices are what decides what tools you'll have to alter your situation.. and make dreams into reality..
that's what's blessed.. a terrible reality doesn't have to stay that way.. it can be changed by the decisions we make. in that way you're right..

Who knew you were so inspiring? I could not agree more with your quote.
Best wishes,
*Miss Nightmare*

Reality is the reference point that measures our choices. When the consequences get too uncomfortable, we have to question our perception and measure the present by reality.