Insight into the future...
Well I'm back from break and am not short on motivation in my life. After some extensive discussion with Grandma McHutchion, I find myself at something of a crossroad. She was curious what sort of plan I had for my future and where I thought that I might be. Well this question was a very appropriate question for me because I do so enjoy reflection and assessment. Following the discussion I was left in thought for some time and came to something of deductive reasoning. I thought on the passions of my life and I thought on my interests in life. Well my love for social studies pointed me to teaching. My passion for politics led me into a pursuit in government, which is not to say would not be induced from teaching and stem from it as a later pursuit in my life. Finally, I'm left with a curiosity within my faith and a desire to spread the gospel. Though very insufficiently educated in the word, I feel that with the growth of my knowledge of the word, I might feel more compelled to take a path of ministry. I know it all seems so unclear and confusing so I'll proceed to find some clarity in it all.
I have for quite some time felt suited to become a teacher. I have a real love for the content of my study and subject of which I would teach. Which very well may translate into inspiring a passion for the material to my students. I feel that public schools have become a breeding ground for immorality and the system is merely trying to hold back the waves rather than reforming it and gaining ground back in the area of morality. This can be correlated with the increasing attendance in private and religious institutions. Many parents are concerned with the state of the public school system and place their children elsewhere, at the cost of the public system because of the decline in funding. For those that are unaware, the state assures a district for a certain amount per student based upon paid taxes within the district. I feel that there is a real need for teachers with a strong moral character and a willingness to spark reform and change. So that's my reasoning for becoming a teacher.
As for the political pursuit I feel that the only way we're ever going to better this world is to get those people that practice policy not promises. This country needs to start looking at the policies of candidates rather than their affiliation and appearance. People see that someone is running under the Republican ticket and automatically vote for them. This encouragement of uneducated voting is mind boggling. We mine as well through this country in the crapper if this keeps up. We need to abandon past structure of our political affiliations. People need to look outside of the constraints of Democrat/Republican and look at the positions of these candidates and see then if they are best represented by that candidate. Few things agitate me more than straight party voters under the two-party system. For those that are unaware there are such extremes within the two parties, which I believe will lead to party splits some time in the near future. Every Rep./Dem. does not hold the same positions. The beliefs are polar most times with no unity. There is no longer a clear definition of the two parties because there are so many variations within the parties. Which is why I believe that people need to look outside the two parties to be better represented in the elections. I agreed with Bush's beliefs on abortion/gay rights/faith but was opposed to most everything else the man has ever had to say. I wasn't about to turn to the Democrats. They're just as misguided with exception to their environmental/health care positions. So I turned to the Constitution Party which effectively represents my ideology. We as a populace need to abandon the ideology scale of liberal and conservative because it's outdated and only encourages laziness in the political arena. I could go on about my political beliefs but that's for another time. It's clear as day that I have a real passion for politics, which explains my desire to enter them.
My faith is something that is quickly defining my being. It's consuming my life and offering such clarity and reality in this world. I am a sponge for spiritual knowledge. I feel like I am at a high in my life and at the moment the sky is the limit (at least in this earthly life). I feel proud of my character and feel as though I have finally identified the path God has laid for me at this point in my life.
So I guess all I need to do now is be patient and He will make it clear to me what He would have me do. Something recently learned is to have an expectancy of the Lord to fulfill His promises to those in His kingdom. Though originally quite limited my faith in the Lord is becoming stronger with every passing day. It's encouraging to say the least to have prayers answered and have reasoning for life's perils. My credo is discipline and patience shall be added to it for the time being. I bid you all a lovely evening and shall return before you know it. I might add that politics should most likely be the topic of venting but knowing me I'm sure I'll have numerous rants worthy of elaboration.
I have for quite some time felt suited to become a teacher. I have a real love for the content of my study and subject of which I would teach. Which very well may translate into inspiring a passion for the material to my students. I feel that public schools have become a breeding ground for immorality and the system is merely trying to hold back the waves rather than reforming it and gaining ground back in the area of morality. This can be correlated with the increasing attendance in private and religious institutions. Many parents are concerned with the state of the public school system and place their children elsewhere, at the cost of the public system because of the decline in funding. For those that are unaware, the state assures a district for a certain amount per student based upon paid taxes within the district. I feel that there is a real need for teachers with a strong moral character and a willingness to spark reform and change. So that's my reasoning for becoming a teacher.
As for the political pursuit I feel that the only way we're ever going to better this world is to get those people that practice policy not promises. This country needs to start looking at the policies of candidates rather than their affiliation and appearance. People see that someone is running under the Republican ticket and automatically vote for them. This encouragement of uneducated voting is mind boggling. We mine as well through this country in the crapper if this keeps up. We need to abandon past structure of our political affiliations. People need to look outside of the constraints of Democrat/Republican and look at the positions of these candidates and see then if they are best represented by that candidate. Few things agitate me more than straight party voters under the two-party system. For those that are unaware there are such extremes within the two parties, which I believe will lead to party splits some time in the near future. Every Rep./Dem. does not hold the same positions. The beliefs are polar most times with no unity. There is no longer a clear definition of the two parties because there are so many variations within the parties. Which is why I believe that people need to look outside the two parties to be better represented in the elections. I agreed with Bush's beliefs on abortion/gay rights/faith but was opposed to most everything else the man has ever had to say. I wasn't about to turn to the Democrats. They're just as misguided with exception to their environmental/health care positions. So I turned to the Constitution Party which effectively represents my ideology. We as a populace need to abandon the ideology scale of liberal and conservative because it's outdated and only encourages laziness in the political arena. I could go on about my political beliefs but that's for another time. It's clear as day that I have a real passion for politics, which explains my desire to enter them.
My faith is something that is quickly defining my being. It's consuming my life and offering such clarity and reality in this world. I am a sponge for spiritual knowledge. I feel like I am at a high in my life and at the moment the sky is the limit (at least in this earthly life). I feel proud of my character and feel as though I have finally identified the path God has laid for me at this point in my life.
So I guess all I need to do now is be patient and He will make it clear to me what He would have me do. Something recently learned is to have an expectancy of the Lord to fulfill His promises to those in His kingdom. Though originally quite limited my faith in the Lord is becoming stronger with every passing day. It's encouraging to say the least to have prayers answered and have reasoning for life's perils. My credo is discipline and patience shall be added to it for the time being. I bid you all a lovely evening and shall return before you know it. I might add that politics should most likely be the topic of venting but knowing me I'm sure I'll have numerous rants worthy of elaboration.