Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Success in the Future

Imagine yourself in the future, say 40 years from now. You are reflecting on your life. In what ways have you been "successful"? (What have you accomplished? What are you proud of?

Five. six. fifty six; where has the time gone? What have I accomplished, what have I achieved? At the age of fifty six, I have traveled around the world. I have seen all the beauty the world has to offer, but also the vile.  My husband and I have visited the stunning Mediterranean Sea and watched the sun set of over the ever glistening sea. We have experienced the endless nightlife in Russia and even tasted the authentic, mouth watering food in Italy. Despite all the heavenliness in the world, there are more people in the world enduring poverty. 
My aunt and I have set up schools and college funds for children in Chandigarh, India. A city in I have contentiously visited since college. Chandigarh is a city close to the heart of my entire family, especially my aunt, uncle, and cousins had lived in India for ten years as missionaries. My greatest achievement in life was giving the gift of education to hundreds of children. To this day, I feel most valued when I receive letters from children who have graduated college and from others who have acquired steady and respectable job. 
Through my community service, I have left my mark in the world. I have positively changed the life of young boys and girls, I have given them a future that was not available to them before. I hope to continue contributing to the world with my time and devotion. 

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