Personal Values by Aaliyah Sese-Khalid I believe that possessing good values is important. Values are important because they make up a part of me. I gained this belief from observing my parents throughout my life. My parents are very hardworking people and they work a lot so that they can support me. I’m very …
Time for Mental Health by Mitchell Nicolai I believe that one’s mental health is the most important part of one’s well-being. In quarantine, during Covid, I found myself in a different kind of health battle. I wasn’t sick, but I felt off. There was something wrong even though I showed zero physical signs of …
My son’s name is Pendar. The word Pendar stems from the Zorastrian religion — good sayings, good actions, good ponderings. I remember when he was not even a year old, he was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. And as he grew older he became severely autistic. My life was filled with reading books …
Something Dreadful by David Hibbs I haven’t always believed what I am about to say, but over the past few years, it has developed into my daily life. I believe that you must do at least one thing every day that sucks. Something that is dreadful, something challenging, something that, at the end of …
The American Dream by Brandon Herrera I believe in the American Dream. The reason I say this is because all my life I have been taught that you need to have a good job so you can make good money and a property so you can start your family. So to me, the American Dream …
Right Person, Wrong Time by Kirsten Buenafe Something I believe in is right person, wrong timing. Everyone may not believe it is true but in my scenario it is. I have made many long-distance friends due to the course of the impact from the covid-19 pandemic. It was hard not seeing my irl friends in …
The Secret by John Nguyen The visible world is only a minuscule fragment of its entirety. These more elusive realms are only perceivable with an invitation. The most sought after is the domain of secrets. These mysteries thrive in a faraway land. This territory cannot be located on any artificial, synthetic map. Gaining knowledge of …
Therapy Saves Lives by Eliza Graham Moore I believe in therapy. Despite being a young 19-year-old woman, I have found myself a victim to many things in my short life experience, from minor inconveniences all the way to abuse. I grew up like everyone else, or so I thought for many years, despite the …
Work Is Truly a Blessing by Nathan Valdez We all have different opinions and believe many factors. We may believe things that are controversial, or believe something that helps you get by each day. As I was listening to one of the podcasts from NPR’s “This I Believe,” I heard Army Lieutenant General Russel …
Family Connection by Benjamin Clavel The connection we have with people is what makes us who we are. The relationships we build and maintain mean so much, but the importance of family connection holds a special place in our hearts, I will explain why the connection that family holds is so important. My family …
There Is Light by Elizabeth Lopez I believe that at the end of the tunnel, there is light. Everyone goes through challenges in life, but everybody’s life story is lightened up with the love of God. My life has been anything but easy. Since I was three years old, obstacles and more challenges came …
The Simpler Things in Life by Kimberly Chambi Growing up, I hardly found myself wondering if I lacked anything because, for the most part, I had everything I needed. Simple things such as clothes, food and a home, which I have come to realize are things that we tend to underappreciate. These fundamentals are often overlooked and lack appreciation, even though …
The Choice is Yours by Sebastian Alfaro My mother always told me from a young age to be a leader and not a follower. Growing up I would just brush it off whenever she said that but now, I understand what she means. She was talking about the traits of being a leader. A …
Friendship Makes You Stronger by Roberto Aleman I used to believe that social interaction was not a big deal because I had always been a quiet, isolated, and serious person. However, once you explore a world where there is no one else to share the thoughts with or just have a friendly conversation, you …
Growing Up by Yazmin Williams Throughout my 18 years (and counting) of life, I swear the only thing I could think about was how ready I was to learn “big girl things’.’ The want of growing up was so pronounced to me that I was independent from a young age. It started with walking …
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