It's really hard for me to say thank you when people compliment me. Whereas I've done a few things to improve myself, I credit the being I am to the beings that offered me influence, regardless of the subject.
Even little things, like the lipstick I wear, roots itself in the influence of another (in this case, my super stylish former roommate, Jade).
When I reflect on this, I'm reminded of the connectedness of humanity and the importance of truly immersing myself in culture (all facets of culture) and, in turn, opening myself to the influence of others.
Certainly, aspects of myself resemble the unchanging roots of a trees. I do not wish to be so influenced that I lose sight of the being I inherently am nor do I encourage that for anyone. I believe connectedness only comes when independent individuals commit to genuinely sharing their lives with one another.
In connectedness, learning lies. Learning about ourselves and our communities, learning about others and the innate driving forces behind their decisions, simply learning how to live.
We learn that differences fuel uniqueness and uniqueness is valuable. We learn that people are products of their stories and some stories are terribly tragic. We learn that love truly knows no boundaries and, that in power of one another, lies our Universal strength.
A strength that, I believe, needs tapping into, a strength catalytic of change and equity...and greater love.
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