12.04.2015
Making the World a Better Place
While the world is changing dramatically, I believe there is always someone that has a dream to make a difference in this world. The start to making a better world begins with me. It wasn’t easy for me growing up. My life has never been a fairy tale like in the movies you watch or the books you read. I would see people holding signs and living under bridges. I would think to myself, “What did they do to deserve that?” Since the world is changing dramatically, do we ever stop and wonder, “What can I do to change the world?”
One day, I have goals of becoming fashion designer who lives in Paris. I hope to not only create new fashion designs, but also using my talents to help those who need clothes. Even though I am young, I still believe that I have the power to change the world. There are things that I can do to help better the world that we live in. For example, I can volunteer my time to help people in need by going out to volunteer with a food bank or by donating clothes to a homeless shelter. A little change can lead to even greater change.
All the time, I hear things like, “You’re just a kid! What can you possibly do to change the world?” Well, I might not be able to change the whole world, but I can and do have an impact! By recognizing the leader inside of me, I can lead by example to help others realize that there is always someone in need of a smile, a hug, or a helping hand.
One meaningful quote to me is one by Barack Obama:
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
About the Author
Tamika is one of the 600+ youth in the Treehouse Graduation Success program preparing to graduate from high school and pursue their dreams.