In 10 years I see myself...
Many people like to ask other people where they see themselves in ten years. So just for a sort of inner reflection I just thought that I'd pose that question to myself and give people a glimpse in to what I see in my future.
I've always been the type to be prepared, never liking uncertainty. Even looking back to third grade I had goals that I wanted to achieve. Mind you they were far different from the ones that I have currently. Point in fact in third grade I wanted to become President of the United States. However, with maturity I lowered my expectations somewhat at the cost of being realistic. Though the fact that's not a desire of mine may have something to do with it.
Well where to start? Ever since high school I came to the realization that I wanted to become a teacher. I felt compelled to teach and that's what God intended for me to do. I felt what better than to educate his children and hopefully inspire passion within my students. I was blessed to have a number of very special teachers through my grade school years. It was their performance that sparked my fascination with history, politics, economics, and geography. They planted the seeds and now I just tend the plants, hoping to see them grow into my dreams and aspirations. However, my priorities in life have changed somewhat. For some time I wanted to accomplish things simply for the recognition and a wise man named Irv challenged me with a question. He simply challenged the value of those rewards. Whether he knew it or not he really put my life in perspective. I was performing at my level for all the wrong reasons. Yes it's good to have pride but not at the cost of your inspiration and beliefs. I'd think though he seemed unaware of this that, the awakening was his intention, especially judging the caliber of his character. So as a result of this turn around I realized that though recognition is nice, it should not be at the wrong cost or with the wrong intentions. I would study to become a teacher to hopefully bless students with a enlightening education and give them an inspiring education, something that can act as a foundation of further honoring the Lord. So it all became clear to me. It all made sense and I felt confident in my purpose in life. This reaffirmed any reservation that I've ever had about going into teaching.
So aside from being a teacher what else do I see in my future? Well I certainly see a wife. I feel that I am definitely the type for marriage. No not currently at this moment as I speak to you now, but certainly in the very near future. And now I can't give specifics on a time table because as of now it's something of thee unknown. Who do I see myself you may ask though? I see myself with my current love and someone that I care so deeply about that words don't accurately demonstrate my love for her. She is someone that is essential to my success, someone that is a motivator in my life. She is the one that I dedicate myself solely to and someone I feel no regret or hesitation about, when I think on spending the rest of my life with her. She loves so effortlessly and so unselfishly. She is faithful beyond anyone I know, and is a pillar of morality. We better each other with every day we are together. I love her so dearly and feel blessed beyond anything of material value on this earth. She is my Monica and she is who I believe to be my soul mate. We've come along way and I can only hope that I can bring as much blessing upon her that she has brought to me. So that's my answer to the question of who I see myself with.
As you have realized I have a real passion for politics. I feel somewhat inclined that I would make a reasonable candidate for politics. Will it ever happen? Probably not. It's just a thought of mine. An aspiration may be a bit of a strong word. I think that this is something that will be better addressed in coming times.
Something I've thought on as well, would be ministry. My Uncle John, a hero of mine, as my MYSPACE readers know, is a pastor. He is a man that I truly admire. I have often thought that if I even lived half the life he has then my life will have been a success. He has traveled around the world spreading the word of God to those who have not heard it. He's written a theological book of profound introspection, he worships the Lord as he is to be, and lives life rightly and to the best of his ability in the image of the Lord. As far as mentors go he's about as good as they come. Together he, Irv, and Grandma McHutchion have guided me down what I believe to be the correct path. I consider myself once again blessed on yet another arena of my life.
In a closing musing I have given much thought to writing a book as well in my older age. Again there is no way of foretelling a topic, but somehow I think that my life will not lack a suitable inspiration for a book. This journal in a sense is a way for me to almost reference my thoughts and who knows, right now you could be reading the literature of the future.
Well looking back through this entry I must admit I am quite blessed at the moment and I have much to be thankful for. The Lord has shined down bright upon my life and I have experienced only a minuscule fraction of what He has to offer. This is all for now, look for at least one more entry before the week is out then with a short hiatus I hope to regain access to some Internet to provide future entries for the winter break.
I've always been the type to be prepared, never liking uncertainty. Even looking back to third grade I had goals that I wanted to achieve. Mind you they were far different from the ones that I have currently. Point in fact in third grade I wanted to become President of the United States. However, with maturity I lowered my expectations somewhat at the cost of being realistic. Though the fact that's not a desire of mine may have something to do with it.
Well where to start? Ever since high school I came to the realization that I wanted to become a teacher. I felt compelled to teach and that's what God intended for me to do. I felt what better than to educate his children and hopefully inspire passion within my students. I was blessed to have a number of very special teachers through my grade school years. It was their performance that sparked my fascination with history, politics, economics, and geography. They planted the seeds and now I just tend the plants, hoping to see them grow into my dreams and aspirations. However, my priorities in life have changed somewhat. For some time I wanted to accomplish things simply for the recognition and a wise man named Irv challenged me with a question. He simply challenged the value of those rewards. Whether he knew it or not he really put my life in perspective. I was performing at my level for all the wrong reasons. Yes it's good to have pride but not at the cost of your inspiration and beliefs. I'd think though he seemed unaware of this that, the awakening was his intention, especially judging the caliber of his character. So as a result of this turn around I realized that though recognition is nice, it should not be at the wrong cost or with the wrong intentions. I would study to become a teacher to hopefully bless students with a enlightening education and give them an inspiring education, something that can act as a foundation of further honoring the Lord. So it all became clear to me. It all made sense and I felt confident in my purpose in life. This reaffirmed any reservation that I've ever had about going into teaching.
So aside from being a teacher what else do I see in my future? Well I certainly see a wife. I feel that I am definitely the type for marriage. No not currently at this moment as I speak to you now, but certainly in the very near future. And now I can't give specifics on a time table because as of now it's something of thee unknown. Who do I see myself you may ask though? I see myself with my current love and someone that I care so deeply about that words don't accurately demonstrate my love for her. She is someone that is essential to my success, someone that is a motivator in my life. She is the one that I dedicate myself solely to and someone I feel no regret or hesitation about, when I think on spending the rest of my life with her. She loves so effortlessly and so unselfishly. She is faithful beyond anyone I know, and is a pillar of morality. We better each other with every day we are together. I love her so dearly and feel blessed beyond anything of material value on this earth. She is my Monica and she is who I believe to be my soul mate. We've come along way and I can only hope that I can bring as much blessing upon her that she has brought to me. So that's my answer to the question of who I see myself with.
As you have realized I have a real passion for politics. I feel somewhat inclined that I would make a reasonable candidate for politics. Will it ever happen? Probably not. It's just a thought of mine. An aspiration may be a bit of a strong word. I think that this is something that will be better addressed in coming times.
Something I've thought on as well, would be ministry. My Uncle John, a hero of mine, as my MYSPACE readers know, is a pastor. He is a man that I truly admire. I have often thought that if I even lived half the life he has then my life will have been a success. He has traveled around the world spreading the word of God to those who have not heard it. He's written a theological book of profound introspection, he worships the Lord as he is to be, and lives life rightly and to the best of his ability in the image of the Lord. As far as mentors go he's about as good as they come. Together he, Irv, and Grandma McHutchion have guided me down what I believe to be the correct path. I consider myself once again blessed on yet another arena of my life.
In a closing musing I have given much thought to writing a book as well in my older age. Again there is no way of foretelling a topic, but somehow I think that my life will not lack a suitable inspiration for a book. This journal in a sense is a way for me to almost reference my thoughts and who knows, right now you could be reading the literature of the future.
Well looking back through this entry I must admit I am quite blessed at the moment and I have much to be thankful for. The Lord has shined down bright upon my life and I have experienced only a minuscule fraction of what He has to offer. This is all for now, look for at least one more entry before the week is out then with a short hiatus I hope to regain access to some Internet to provide future entries for the winter break.