Perhaps we are right to refocus on the benefit of learning for more fulfilled personal growth. Surely it is in keeping with our Creator's intention for us that we each develop as fully as possible in the full blossom of our potential. And just as surely there will be a benefit to mankind if we do so. Education does offer a key to unlock the powers that reside within and thereby unleashes whatever greatness of contribution destiny may hold for us. But upon reflection it may just be more important that we begin our adult lives with years of self-discovery through higher education, exploring new vistas and evoking an inswelling of our talents.
Every heart vibrates to that iron string.
There is an appealing trueness to nature about the exploration of our own giftedness which almost lays trivial any pursuits placed upon us by external interests. It may, indeed, be worthy for us to refocus on the value of education to the individual as paramount rather than targeting to use education as a means to meet current societal needs. In a way, it's back to basics. When students take out college loans today to pay for their education, they should view that as investing in themselves with intent to augment what lies within with new knowledge and insight to propel them in the right direction for a fulfilling life. They will have to pay the loans back, and that can be a mighty task, but if the education truly and positively affects the course of their development and the outcome of their life, the sacrifice of time, energy and money will be seen as important turning points rather than ongoing hardships.