Can we remain hopeful about the future of our nation on the Fourth of July? Can we remain hopeful when we have witnessed multiple shootings in the last two months, extremely high inflation with fears of a coming recession, skyrocketing crime in major cities, and even more extreme polarization…
Such events can foster a sense of despair and doubt about whether the holiday is even worth celebrating. But the story of our country has taught us that, despite adversity, the challenges this nation has faced and overcome create an even more durable and perfect union. Despite adversity, we should remain hopeful.
Stories with redemptive arcs are especially powerful. The redemptive arc of our day corresponds more to a concept than to a person — that is, the concept of the American dream and America itself, which should be understood as inside of an imperfect but ever-evolving redemptive arc. Furthermore, despite the materialistic caricature with which the American dream is often depicted, when asked about different components associated with the American dream, people ranked “freedom of choice in how to live” and “having a good family life” at the top."Becoming wealthy” is the component least considered essential to achieving the American dream.
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