True American Dream
I open up my blog with a seemingly easy question; what is the American Dream? Is it a specifc meaure of wealth, a mindset, or an illusion? I purposefully call the question “easy” because everyone seems to use it as if they have a clear idea in their mind what it is. In times of economic struggle, politicians preach that nothing can stop America’s people from achieving the American Dream. Immigrants over the years have crossed into unknown lands, with nothing in their pockets except the hope of finding the American Dream. Families with hard circumstances fight on noble in order to ultimately reach the American Dream. These scenarios beg the question, if it is something that seems so concrete in our minds, than why do we have such a difficulty defining it?
I believe that the American Dream is in its purest form is hope and determination. The American Dream is different among each individual. A good example of this is this video, which shows a different measure of reaching the success of people.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:10 am
I agree with your premise. The American Dream is not a set of guarantees but the hope that the playing field is level for those that want to play. I have been a beneficiary of this dream but it began with knowing that it would be easier to feed my family than try and feed my ego.