Wild Hope

Is it the education I have recieved from PLU that leads me to desire a life of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care for persons, communities, earth, and universe? Or did I seek out this educational opportunity?
In this time of vocational exploration occuring in my life, it only seems appropriate that a conference-like program Wild Hope is coming to campus this weekend.

Dr. Sharon Parks, author of Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith has given much thought to the questions humans ask as they fully discover their freedom and opportunities. She recognizes that when we consider our place in and contributions to the world, we ask ourselves some questions. She writes:


When the formation of a Dream is inspired, it is formed in response to six questions
1) Does the Dream enliven me? Do I feel energy flowing in me when I think about it?
2) Does the Dream align with my values?
3) Do I need help from God, Spirit, the Holy One, to make this dream come true?
4) Will this Dream require me to grow into more of my true self? Is it big enough so I can become a new person somehow in persueing it? Is it worth the investment of a lifetime?
5) Will the dream ultimately bless others?
6) Is it concrete? Can I take a step into the living of that Dream that will make other steps possible?

We hopefully pursue the Dream of which we answer yes to these questions.
I have been giving much thought to the last question, what concrete path can I take to functionally encompase my Dream?
Do I seek the path that best concretely can encompass my Dream, or do I pick a more phisophical path to further develope my Dream?