American Dream and How It Is Different Now

Although the American Dream is very different now then what it used to be, it is possible to obtain. "Keeping the Dream Alive" by Jon Meacham, tells us that we should unite and share our dreams with one another. We can't really do everything on our own and sometimes we might need a little help down the road. As Americans, the actions we take today will impact the future generations to come. I personally feel the need to be able to set a good example for my future children. If they saw that dad was able to achieve his American Dream, then they will feel motivated that they too could do it. 

"Rethinking the American Dream" by David Kamp helped me to realize that yes, the American Dream is beautiful once uptained but that the true beauty comes within the journey. Everything that happens are all so humbling and one really learns a lot. "The American Dream should entail a first-rate education for every child, but not an education that leaves no extra time for the actual enjoyment of childhood" (Kamp). That was a big revelation for me! Work hard but take time to enjoy the beauty of the process because that process is only going to happen once. Sit back, relax, and reminisce on everything that has been gone through.