May 10, 2006 03:35
Recently I was struggling with a few things. The conflict is between what I want to do and what others want me to do. Between what I'd like to do and what I should do. Which path should I follow? Should I continue the undisciplined routine of a lazy college student attempting to establish a career from my own creativity? Or settle for a secure future with a job I don't want but allows my family to not worry about me?
Regardless of what others may prefer for me to do I cannot choose a career simply because it'll please them and provide me with financial security. That's where I differ from some other members of my family. I feel as though if I compromise my desires, I'll give into the system and lose my spirit. It's not in my nature to settle into the comfort of the status quo. I want to ask dangerous questions, not provide safe answers.