Imagine

Throreau said you should "Live the life you've imagined."  When I was growing up, I really did not have a vision for my adult life.  I was very disconnected from my family and most of my childhood revolved around coping with trauma.  As I grew older, I began to imagine myself as a "good" man focused on family, community and career.  I think many would agree that I have realized my dream of living as a "good" man, but now I imagine something more.  My realm of possibility has expanded, but remains confined within present-day boundaries.  The barriers inhibiting the realization of my upgraded imagination are many, but start with the uncertainty of what I really want, and the obligation to pay for B's college tuition.  So I probably will not be going to Kampala Uganda to help the residents with their water and sewer problems. 

So now that I have ruled out Africa as the land of my future endeavors, where should I focus my talent and energy?  Most would say I should grow my business.  There is definitely a significant value to financial stability.  But look at all the hard-working people that scrimped and saved so they could invest for their future.  In an instant, many lost more then half of their savings.  And what did they give up to accumulate their wealth?  Clearly I need  to strike a balance between finances and "living" life.  I guess I will have to help the Ugandans in my spare time.