Believe

Taking a Stand

I took a stand against girls being denied access to education three years ago.  This specific issue really pulled on my heart when I heard about how unfair women and girls were treated here in America and all across the world. According to statistics, when women have jobs and create an income for their family they put more of that money into supporting the household than men.  Education is where it all starts, it helps women not to fall into a constant cycle of poverty, hunger, and prostitution.  I joined a club called Girls Learn International in 2009, in 2010 I became the leader of the club only as a sophmore and will lead it through 2013.  I truly feel like the money we raise for our partner school in Pakistan is making a difference in their lives.  It helps them continue their education and persue their dreams. 

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Words to Live by

Words Meaningful to ME

Words of wisdom from my dad- "trust your feet, they know what they're doing." When I was only twelve years old, I went on a family vacation to Colorado. During his prime years, my dad was an awesome rock climber, or so I had convinced myself at such a young age. When we went out on that steep rock and I felt as if I was stuck in a rut, he told me those words that will stick with me forever. I have been able to apply that theory to many areas of my life. When you look deeper into the meaning it says trust your gut, you have the knowledge and strength to keep moving and dig deeper and accomplish any task you set your mind to. On that day with my tiny heart pounding at the thought that maybe I couldn’t make it to the top of the small mountain, I did. I found the courage to do so, but without those words of encouragement, I don’t know if I could’ve.

A to Zen

The words of wisdom from the Dalai Lama; N- never lie, cheat or steal. Y- you are unique, nothing can replace you. At least, those are the words I find to be the most influential. They apply to anyone and everyone at all ages and stages of life. The Dalai Lama has a whole alphabet dedicated to life principles, called A to Zen of life. When you cheat you steal the truth away from someone. Trust is lost and it's hard to believe in anything. When you steal people are afraid to have you around, and that's how stereotyping starts. YOU are unique, you can make a change in yourself and others. That's how innovation happens, people have faith in themselves and what they are capable of. What a beautiful thing to know that in our free country we are irreplaceable. What's important to you? How do you apply morals to your daily life?