How will I Transform the World?

       The world is an interesting place. I have always been told when there is a scary situation that there will always be more good people in the world than bad and not to worry. As I think about this now, I am not so sure.
       On the news, how often do you see kind acts between people or companies? How often do you see stories of violence and hate between people or races? One occurs much more than the other, and I am sure you know which one. As I walk down state street at night, I can't help but feel vulnerable. I attribute this anxiety to multiple things: being a girl, being a teenager, it being dark, and not feeling strong enough if something were to happen. The concerned feeling is not a new concept to me. I am an anxious and cautious person so it must be normal for me to feel this way when walking in a relatively safe town at night.

No. It may be normal to me, but that doesn't make it right.

There are reasons that people are scared and worried about their well-being in public situations. Some are attacked and hurt on a daily basis all over the world, on different levels, so does violence's frequent occurrences make it okay?

 Absolutely not, however this is how many view the problem.

Unlike providing water for everyone, this is something that can't be solved with money or resources. This is an issue hiding deep inside the stereotypical and dark crevasses of our brain, that can only be solved with patience and understanding. I realize that I can't solve this problem by myself, but if enough people see how unjust the circumstances are for people around the world, maybe this problem will solve itself, and I hope to be a part of the change.

Who is the Most Courageous Person in my Life?

Courage has a very expansive meaning in my opinion. Someone could have courage in their personality, and be brave because they want to be. One could have tragedy thrown in their life and have to show courage not by choice, but because it is necessary for their survival. Furthermore, one could be surrounded by courageous people and not possess it personally, but absorb it through peers. Because of the diversity in the meaning, I have chosen to not appoint someone who upholds the title of most courageous. In my daily life, I am surrounded by people who face challenges and hardships every day with a brave and optimistic attitude, so not only do I think me answering this question is unfair, but also inconsiderate to everyone who demonstrates a courageous mindset in their everyday lives. This being said, I would like to mention people that do not receive the recognition for courage they should:
-local emergency responding teams such as the police force, fire response squad, etc.
-terminal disease survivors who overcame their hardships
and finally,
-anyone who lives life and goes throughout their day with gratitude for what they have, a smile on their face, and hope for someone less fortunate to have happiness and support in their life.

Lessons Learned from War

War is a teacher
Never halting nor waiting for other's backgrounds
Always tearing apart the souls of innocent men, to come to a conclusion.
Showing those that choose to participate their harsh words once said to the other side

As I aid those who walk to kill, I see all
I see the men who fight for their beliefs
I see the men who fight because they think it is right
I see the men who long for the warmth or their wife's embrace

As I aid those who walk to kill, I feel all
I feel the sorrow of nurses, who saw their friend die
I feel the triumph of a soldier, who shot the enemy for the first time
I feel the bloody dirt I have to trudge on, day after day.

I do not own a heart, I do not own a soul, but if what I see is how it feels to be human, I will stay the same for a very long time.

I cannot express the realities from first hand, for I am only the boots, aiding those who walk to kill.