Out of the Mouths of Babes

Raising kids is one of the toughest jobs that you do in life. It seems like it is an uphill battle sometimes. And then out of nowhere, you realize that maybe you are shaping a life. Kayla asked me to review this college assignment recently. Amazing..........

A Deep Respect for Each Individual

"Albert Einstein once said “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile,” I believe this statement to be completely accurate. In my minimal time living on this earth, I’ve experienced what I consider every kind of emotion possible, grief, happiness, and love. But, haven’t we all? Due to the processes of day to day life, I think it comes easy to be caught up in our own emotions and forget that other people feel too.

Amongst a broad array of experiences, I have withstood the repercussions of a divorce, relocation, and a loss. Throughout all of these situations, I found myself questioning and over analyzing why I was experiencing these outcomes. However, being young and naive I never took the time to step outside of my own world and evaluate the struggles of those around me. I believe that with time and growth, I have finally come to the realization that I am not alone on the roller coaster of everyday living.

People come from all walks of life. I believe it is crucial to experience and learn from each and every individual you ever encounter. It is amazing what you may learn just from a basic encounter with someone who is completely different from yourself. Living in a very stereotypical society, one may be pleasantly surprised if they stepped outside of themselves and experienced how incredible people in this world really are. "