# 7 Different

How do I want to be different because I lived in this world?

I want to be different by growing, learning, and giving back.  I spent so much of my youth feeling entitled if I worked for something it was mine and none of your business, because I thought it was such a dog eat dog place.

I had a lot of accomplishments and by others standards success.  I just kept wanting more and cared less.  Then life took a real turn and I experienced a shift.  Nothing means anything if I don't give back.  I created my dog-eat-dog environment when I got older and it sucked.

Today I learn from others.  I have empathy.  I know less today than I did yesterday, yet my life is fuller and has much more meaning and worth.  I can see the value in others today.  That is a pretty good sight.

I want to leave this world better than when I got here.  Physically, spiritually, emotionally, financially.  I can do my part to recycle and care about the environment, therefor leaving a place to live in the future.  I can share my story truthfully and that allows me to heal, accept myself, and let others know that they are not alone.  For a long time I thought I was the only person who grew up the way I did.  I want better for myself and others.

I am willing to do what it takes and that means participating in life and I learn by watching others.  Actions are louder than words, I believe there are more people who care about what they do and give than who they are.  I want to be different because I care and know that others care.