I apologize for the delay, carrying a heavy load and writing a weekly column has been more difficult than I anticipated! Because of this, I may have to switch to writing my column every two weeks. I love writing for you all but my short and easy blogs have been pressed for time and low on quality. I believe switching to every two weeks will allow myself more time and give you all a better experience with One Pimple is One Too Many.
But back to the task at hand:
This week I want to talk about making a difference.
In America on January 17th, we celebrated the life, death and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an incredible man who started the Civil Rights movement, a movement that changed America forever.
In Dr. King Jr.'s day, people of different colors were segregated, or separate from each other. Discrimination, prejudice and judging others based on their skin tone was not only accepted but encouraged!
With the programs and rallies that Dr. King Jr. started, people started to see that judging someone based on their skin color was wrong. The color of someone's skin is just that -- a color. Looking beyond the skin color, you should see the character of a person.
Dr. King Jr. isn't the only one who has and will made a difference in the world. Who knows? Maybe the person reading this (Y O U!) is the next person to change the world in a big way. Maybe you'll find the cure for cancer or AIDS. Maybe you'll help a forgotten group of people or help save an endangered species. Maybe you'll be the next President, Prime Minister or high ranking political official.
Who knows?
Until then, make steps today to make a difference wherever you are.
1. If you see trash, pick it up! I know, if it's not yours than why is it your problem? This isn't just an eco-friendly gesture, it also helps you practice humility. Never think you're more important than picking up trash.
2. Don't look down on others. The people who clean, pick up trash, serve you food etc. -- treat them with just as much respect as you would a police officer, lawyer a doctor. Everyone's job is important and everyone deserves to be appreciated.
3. Believe in and love yourself. Now, I'm not saying to go off the extreme side and become extremely selfish. But have a healthy level of respect for YOURSELF. In P!nk's new single "Perfect", she says, "Don't you ever feel like you're nothing, you are perfect to me." I would recommend everyone to listen to this song. (HOWEVER THIS IS IMPORTANT: Listen to the CENSORED version. The ACTUAL song has a very strong curse word that I'm sure many of your parents would not appreciate you singing to. The overall message of the song is beautiful though and if you can, pick up the CENSORED and RADIO EDIT version of the song.)
You all are worth so much.
You all are capable of so much.
There are so many things to be done in the world but you know what?
You can do them.
Everyone believes in you...
Just take the first step!
Have a great week everyone!
Ariel <3
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