Today the President made a speech addressing accomplishments such as “ the added jobs and higher wages”- it’s not what todays Americans want or need.
The desire for a more fluid work-life balance is a reflection of changing societal priorities. Many individuals now value flexibility, remote work options, and the ability to integrate their personal and professional lives more seamlessly. Achieving this balance can lead to improved mental health, reduced stress, and greater overall happiness.
To address these needs, it’s important for policymakers and employers to consider not only job creation and wage increases but also the conditions and environment in which people work. This includes promoting job flexibility, opportunities for skill development, and support for work-life integration. Ultimately, the goal should be to create a society where people can lead fulfilling lives while pursuing meaningful careers.
American Dream for better quality of life.
The American Dream should be filled with free energy, free water, and FREEDOM.
Indeed, the dream of homeownership, a cornerstone of the American Dream, is becoming increasingly challenging for middle-class Americans to attain. The soaring real estate prices, particularly in cities like Seattle, have forced many families to make difficult choices. Moving across the country in search of affordable housing is a testament to the lengths people go to fulfill this dream.
While homeownership and car ownership represent significant milestones, there’s a growing realization that something more profound is missing from the equation. It’s not just about acquiring possessions but redefining our vision of the American Dream.
True progress should extend beyond mortgages and car payments. It should encompass access to essential resources like energy and water without the burden of excessive costs. Furthermore, it should embrace the concept of freedom—freedom from crippling debt, freedom to explore passions, and freedom to live life on one’s own terms.
Imagine a future where clean energy and clean water are abundant, where financial burdens are lighter, and where people have the freedom to pursue their dreams without the shackles of financial stress. This reimagined American Dream is not only about possessions but about a life filled with opportunity, sustainability, and true freedom.
In this vast land, where I sought a humble home,
A place to raise my growing brood,
In Seattle’s grasp, I found no room,
So I traversed, my hope renewed.
Ode to Changing Dream
Grateful, I am, for hearth and roof,
Yet, something stirs within my breast,
For, as I sit beneath my ceiling’s woof,
A missing piece disturbs my rest.
Life’s luxuries, power, and indoor ease,
They’ve changed our world, it’s plain to see,
But I sense a deeper shift, a gentle breeze,
A call to redefine what ought to be.
The American Dream, oh, let it be,
Not just four walls and endless bills,
But a vision grand, where all are free,
With nature’s gifts, each heart fulfills.
Free energy, water, and liberty,
These dreams should dance in every eye,
A life unburdened, a spirit set free,
Underneath this vast, endless sky.
So, Walt, I sing of a dream anew,
Where abundance flows in every stream,
An America with freedoms true,
In the style of Whitman, I dare to dream.
The Mental Diet 