Are You Serious?

So imagine. You just stepped onto a college campus. Regardless of your age, the atmosphere of late night adventures and forgotten homework assignments leave a crisp texture in the air. The sight of a college campus either brings with it memories or possibilities. The wonder at how a culture of independence can so abundantly thrive and develop into a community is almost too much to comprehend for the average visitor to such a place. Yet each step further onto a college campus brings with it a strength and vitality that is rarely seen. At least so we hope...

The collegiate population of the world has always been known as idealistic, and rightfully so, considering the progress made throughout history when twenty-somethings decided to actually take a stand for injustice, persecution, prejudice and neglect. The bar was set in the 1960's, when action was finally taken against the racial controversy in America. Led by a group of college students, sit-ins, freedom rides and demonstrations began a movement that would strain and test the values of our society. Ultimately, the results of a few students' activism compelled our nation into change, freedom and impartiality. Yet again, our culture has begun to ignore those that need our help most.

Perhaps it's that the students of the world are simply forced to be more aware of current injustices, taking that so many of our classes depend on the ever-changing issues around us. But regardless of cause, the broken social scene of our world has been noticed by the populations of colleges and university. Our only reason for hesitancy has become the timidity  and apprehension of a people who have had to worry little about their own providence through childhood and even continuing into college life. Society has created a generation of incredible thinkers, but few great actors, willing to play on the stage that has been set before them with confidence, courage and resolve. 

In light of this, my first challenge must surface, not only to myself, but to each individual preparing to make their mark on the world and stand up for what must be done. I ask you to question yourselves. Decided whether you can actually take yourself seriously in a world full of false fulfillment and unsatisfying distractions. Take a minute, a day, a month to determine if you are serious about living as an individual who can truly have an influence on the world around you. Do not be caught by the lies that scream we are insignificant and ineffective in our youth. No task is to great for a time such as this. The heads of our self-consumed world can only be lifted when the light is to bright to ignore any longer.

So, let yourself be an inspiration. Do not worry about the problems of tomorrow, but act on the contentions of today. Are you serious about seeking truth, life and purpose in this world? Prove it.


Link accompanying Post:

http://loveyourenemies.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/mlk-a-double-victory/