Today marks the 34th anniversary of the day I joined the Navy and swore to uphold The Constitution and protect our country from all enemies. I don't mention that for any applause or accolades. Please don't respond and say thanks for serving, it was my calling.
I've had many conversations in the past 14 years about if I would serve again. The answer is, and always has been, yes. I would do it out of a sense of duty greater than myself. The sacrifices made by being away from my family were never pleasant, and many times, I regret not having been home for so many things I missed. I served for the greater good of not just my family, but for every person in this country that has freedom. For the dreams of freedom for those in oppressed nations. This is still the greatest nation on the face of the earth. If you don't believe that, travel the world and then come back and prove me wrong.
The same thing can be said for your calling. You don't always know why you're called to do something, (Nature vs nurture) yet you do it for a reason so compelling that words serve no justice in an explanation. It just is.
OK, so all of that long-winded background to ask you these simple questions: What is your calling? Are you doing it now? If not, why not? If not, step it up and do it.
For the record, it was an honor serving you and this nation.
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