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Writing this article has made me realize that I was wrong when I thought that I had found my purpose in life and knew everything about myself. I hope that reading that allows others to explore their own lives and ask why they believe in what they believe in, and recognize if that is what they want to choose to believe forever.

This was the problem...

I have always been one to hate confrontation and have tried to avoid it at all cost. It has come to the point to where I have been keeping my mouth shut to avoid saying the "wrong" thing. At first, I did this out of fear of getting into arguments and making enemies. Now, it has become more of an ignorance towards the issues of the world. At first I thought that I was doing the right thing by not watching the news or following controversial accounts on social media to protect myself from the negativity of the world. It worked for a while, but I have since then realized that it has only created a false sense of reality for me.

This is what I've learned about myself...

I personally have not been a victim of racism or gender discrimination, that I am aware of at least. Therefore, I cannot possibly understand how it feels for those people on the news or maybe even in my neighborhood what it feels like to work hard and still not be good enough, because of something that you cannot change. I have always been told that if I work hard enough and fight for what I want, there is no reason why I shouldn't have it. Fortunately, I am an extremely hard-worker who has been placed in an environment where this is true. I have failed to realize that others in the same position as I am still struggle for their basic rights simply because of their environment. I also have come to realize that since working hard has always brought about good results for me, I stopped trying to help our world out of the belief that I will never be able to change it.

I know it will not be easy...

I have been very close-minded for so long that it will be hard to change and speak up for those who otherwise can't themselves. I chose to ignore the issues in hopes that others would fix it and it would just disappear. It may take time, but talking about controversial issues allows people to express their opinions and even thoughts on how to help. I realize that I may not be able to change our world alone, but I do believe that there is always a reason to try and accept help from others as well. I apologize to those who I have not spoken up for, and to those whose opinion I have chosen to overlook or ignore. I do hope that with time and constant hope that we can all open our eyes, hearts, and minds to ideas that we would have never considered.

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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