The Truth Behind ‘The American Dream’ An Essay

The American Dream we know today is that of commercialism that feeds into a capitalist monster. Our “ American Dream” really has nothing to do with the dreams of our own heart as a nation. We are dumbed down by subliminal messaging, false concepts and beliefs about how we are to look, feel and live, for us to be ‘fruitful’ and happy. Our American Dream is a superficial illusion of make-believe fed to us through advertisements, the media and the superstars that we dub idols and heroes.

This illusion of super hypes and new age technology are really nothing but props to distract us from true freedom, and who really wants to face truth when they can stay in their comfort zones, curled up in their Justin Beiber throw blankets, drinking their Coca Cola (or Pepsi) , while they watch the latest episode of Jersey Shore. True freedom has a price to pay and fear of stepping away from every falsehood we’ve been taught, and cannot forget ,because it tempts us every day in every direction, keeps us locked into a never-ending cycle of submission to the powers that be.

True freedom is a spirit and heart that is unlocked and unwavering. The delusion that has taken the face of the American Dream has taken away from humanities true pursuit, and that is of love. Love for others and an honorable self-love. America (as stands today) promotes greed, envy, distastefulness and distractions.

We need to stand up and honor a day in which nothing mattered but the pursuit of truth. Its time to reclaim our freedom of choice. It is a choice to live a life of integrity and honor. It is a choice to let fear and misguided perceptions foster guilt that stunts our growth and our ability to truly live, love and prosper. Every single thing we encounter in one day, one moment, in one single second, is another choice to make. I choose to live. I choose to love. How do you want to be remembered? Our legacies effect those that come after us and every generation to follow. Do you choose to leave truth?

My dream has nothing to do with what the latest fad is or what my culture says  will make me happy and fulfilled. My dream is that of integrity, honor, love  and truth. I’m sure that was what the revolutionists were fighting for too. They  didn’t have escalades and prada hand bags back then. They saw a vision and they fought for  it. Our countries citizens need to remember what’s important, shut off the  television and notice the beauty of the world around them. Simplicity is what we  are lacking, a simple faith and courage to find out what our dreams truly are.