This I Believe.
One day I decided to go to college. I was thinking about it for the past ten years and couldn’t decide how to make the first step. Finally, seven years ago, I moved so close to Moraine Valley Community College that I did not hesitate anymore. I was wondering how will I handle work, school and family obligations. I was thinking how long will I survive in this busy environment. Soon, I started taking more and more classes and decided to take online writing class, Composition 102. I was prepared to do a lot of writing and researching but nothing was so powerful like the projects that I had to complete. This was a life changing class, because I stopped thinking about myself and opened my eyes to the challenges of the people around me.
I believe life is not about ourselves. It’s about taking the risk and making the change. My fear and dilemmas were always ahead of me. I was thinking how can I change the world if there is only one of me? Fortunately, my dilemmas were challenged. I could see one person making a change for the entire community and the world outside our country. This was a very powerful moment because I got to believe in myself and others who live to help others. When I learned about “Share Your Soles , The greater Chicago Food Depository” I knew that there is one person behind it who decided to make a change and shared with others who are less fortunate. I was able to realize in my action service that I have the enormous power to change my community and help others who already are doing a great service. I am not a great leader, I don’t have those skills yet to lead. However, I can proudly say that I am a great follower. I can follow those who do good for others and help them in their mission. I realized that each of us has the enormous power to change this world and make it a better place to live. I learned to believe in myself and that gives me motivation to help others.
