INSPIRED

My boss when I was at my AmeriCorps position has recently left IMPACT Silver Spring and is on a journey across the country.

It's a project he calls "Let's Teach Them All," the purpose of which being to gain a comprehensive understanding of education on the ground level, in all corners of this extremely diverse nation. An understanding that can fuel the closing of the Acheivement Gap, a residue of past injustices.

His blog, documenting his journey:
Let's Teach Them All

As I read through his last post, it made me realize something.

I see alot of people in the midst of some major change in their lives when I look around, especially those closest to me. The reasons for this change aren't always positive, progressive in inception. Change is being forced on many, and being forced by many others. And I see a HUGE spectrum of reactions to change. It's as if the entire fabric of reality is quaking beneath our feet. Some people are terrified, some are overzealous, nervous, hurt to lose all that they know, welling up with excitement for all they can gain.

It's so interesting to be surrounded by so much uncertainty, so many people wondering "what's next?" I just hope that those who are lost, are comfortable being so, and live life earnestly and honestly. Because tomorrow we enjoy the fruits of today's passion.

So here's to the sense of adventure, a sense of purpose, of hope, and passion for life, that maybe - had there not been change forced upon us - wouldn't be pushing us to be better, more aware, happier human beings.

And here's to you, Ray Moreno. Good luck on your journey, and I hope you know that your mission has inspired me, and hopefully I'll be able to pass that along to everyone in my life, especially those who need it.

Cheers