It is more than you can even understand. Our country needs your strength and resolve even more, than we have in recent memory. Your knowledge, your experience, can lead us here at home just as much as you led us in battle. Your strength is needed here.
Children are Lost
Many of our Educational endeavors have not produced new and innovative students. They are struggling. Just as you are struggling with the grit of returning back to civilian life, they are struggling with just getting through algebra. Who needs algebra? Many people see no reason for this mathematical class, and do not appreciate the problem solving skills that are created by this subject. There is a clear lack of problem solvers in the world today.
Our kids are struggling with bullies, being hungry, and having to fight their way through a competitive structure at school. Teachers are over worked, and parents are too. Your strength soldier, can move them into a new frame of mind. Your experiences are needed, and needed in a dire way. If you are being challenged by the daily civilian needs, you simply need to start here. Volunteer at your local school. You can make a difference, and they can envision an entirely new way of thinking.
Problem solving is Your Gift
You have been blessed with many talents and skills, and to not pass them along is a tragedy. Break free from the loose life style of civilian life, and continue with your regime. You woke at dawn, you dressed, you were ready for battle. You had your orders. This kept you going during the war, and during your service. Nothing has changed, only your commander has. You are your own commander, and you need to find how to problem solve through your light days as a veteran.
Do not let yourself down. It is time to rise to the occasion, put down the excuses, and once again climb the wall that you need to. Your new life is about to begin. Expect greatness, and you will be supported.
Your next step as a civilian is not that different than when you were in service. You need to ensure that you find your steps forward by making a difference. Do it for your community, but most of all do it for yourself.