To the Ones Becoming

Life’s recent events and experiences have stirred within me a desire to write about the importance of service.  I am a self-proclaimed steward, and I believe service is the crux of everything. My focus is on young people, especially undergraduates because as a recent graduate, I understand how our views are shaped by our experiences.  I have something to share, and whether you already know what I’m about to say or not, I encourage you to read on. Almost everything in life holds relevance; we may need to sift and weigh, but nearly everything carries importance. I entered university as a teenager—a diamond in the rough (and honestly, I still am, but I’m gradually coming into form). I encountered people, systems, beliefs, and lifestyles that shaped me.  Before I left secondary school, my teachers gave me the popular advice: “Don’t just let the university pass through you; pass through the university too.” I was determined to follow this, even though I had no idea what it tr...

You’d be surprised by the kind of life I want to live. I don’t want to roll with the big boys,  it’s too stressful. Ask those who have been there. I just want to wake up every day knowing I’m not wasting the days of my life, knowing that someone out there sees me, and their day is made. I want to live in a way that restores hope, challenges beliefs, and transforms systems and mindsets. Sustainable. Positive. Impact. That’s my idea of the good life, a sustainable life. People have changed my life, and I want to do the same for others. However, I struggle to understand those who don't grasp the essence of humanity . When I encounter such people, my heart is filled with both sadness and compassion. I struggle with vulnerability because I have rarely seen it benefit those who embrace it. Of course, vulnerability has its place, but I’m referring to the kind that leaves people open to being taken advantage of, shut out, and ridiculed, without the power to fight back. I’ve learned th...