"American Dream"

Well yesterday was a great day of inspiration for me.

Over the last year I have been feeling lost, swamped overwhelmed with opportunities, and displaced. Yesterday I found some clarity.

I have been struggling with finding a balance between work and my passion for helping people. Maybe it is just my struggle with the American lifestyle. Don't get me wrong, I love America and I feel very blessed to live in this country. I feel that the "American Dream" has been sold to consumerism.

My "American Dream" is vastly different from that I was told my whole childhood should happen. Go to school, get a good job and then magically Mr. Right will fall into your life, then happy suburbia will ensue. Well, that has not happened in my life. I went to school, I got good grades, I went to college got good grade and now have a great career. Then why oh why am I feeling lost. What was missing from my parents "American Dream" Yeah Mr. Right has not falling into my life, but many many Mr. Possibles have.

With all that said, I found clarity yesterday and started to realize what I want MY "American Dream" to be. I want a mix of work and play. Life balance, but a balance where my play feeds my soul and allows me to help other people in third world countries. I want to learn about their lives and what they need to succeed. I am making a vow to travel outside of my home country each year to help in third world countries.

Stay tuned for more insights into my new "American Dream"