Reflective

This week we read from A Raisin in the sun, by Lorraine Hanberry. In the reading, The Younger family continue to really struggle finically. Mama was to receive a Check in the mail any day now. With this check, Walter, the oldest male, had his own idea on where the money should be used. Walter believed all he needed was this cash from Mama’s check and he would be all set to follow through with his dream. Walter’s dream was to start and known his own Liquor store. Ruth and the rest of the family, understood what his desires were but didn’t think it was the best way to spend the big check coming in. The family felt there was a better way to benefit from the check. Just like anyone else would, Walter became quite frustrated that no one was supporting him. Although, I agree their most likely is a more realistic target to go after during this finical struggle, Walter seems very determined. I feel starting a business with this money would either teach him a lesson or it may be successful and they may benefit. If I was placed in the Younger family at that point in time, I would most likely not support his unrealistic goal.

       Chasing after unrealistic goals can be positive but also very negative. Even though, when you chase after unrealistic goals you teach yourself to never give up and work hard, but chasing can get tiring. Chasing after unrealistic goals can be quite a downfall. Sometimes you need to re-gather your thoughts and think things through. You may need to look at the big picture and realize if you set the bar to high, you may tire out because it was way to unreachable. A way I’ve avoided having unrealistic goals was to narrow down the dream. You should take baby steps towards the dream, while setting smaller realistic goals.

       I can personally relate to how Walter feels with no support system. Thankfully, I was blessed with an awesome family who supports anything I want to do, but can’t say the same about my friends from high school. I grew up in a public high school, being the only Christian out of all my friends. As many of you have already experienced, its difficult to stand alone in my faith.  I’ve been put through some of the hardest, most embarrassing, situations because I needed to be the light in the room.  I do believe having dreams and no support system may have been tough for Walter; hopefully he learns and realizes what is best for the family and not just for himself.