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What's Your Story?

Everyone has a story to be told, so speak up!

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What's Your Story?
Austin Bennett

People often go through life thinking that they are not special. They think that they are just as ordinary as the next person and that nothing makes them unique at all. Far to often do we as individuals go through our day to day lives believing that our stories are not worth sharing. I am here to tell you that you are wrong. Everyone has a story, and every story is important. In a way, each individual's own story is more like a "part" of a much larger book, or even books. We all have stories that include other people, which means includes their stories too. It's as if reading a multi-perspective novel; a large book that is broken down into the different characters own point of view. The whole storyline could be told multiple ways from the different characters.

The book of Life is a good terminology for society's interactions as a whole. We all are a part of our society and so we all have a story to share. I know that it can be difficult to comprehend and even believe this, but everyone is important. Every single person, every individual story, is needed for the full understanding of the book. I want you all to know that your words do matter, your experiences mean something, and your story needs to be heard. Every aspect is important and with each tale told, we can grow as one and reach a clearer understanding for not only one another, but with ourselves.

So, I challenge you to write your own story. You don't necessarily have to share it right this instant, but I want you to take a few moments and sit down and just think. Jot down footnotes, or write free handed, or even type whatever comes to mind. Revisit whatever you write and add a little more each time. You don't have to write your story all in one sitting, mainly for the fact that it's still being created. Take your time, but definitely think about it. So I ask you again, what's your story?

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