Change

Do we need to Change ourselves?
Our life, community, country, world, self esteem, respect for others, job,the things we say,or do, the way we look, what we eat, what ever it is, it starts with us. 
We are the ones who have to change, the world can't change itself.
We are the ones to love each other, to care for each other, to help each other, and to understand each other. Everything in life works around love. 
So are we going to sit there and feel sorry for our selves, or are we going to be the very best we can be in life and make a good change; to feel happier and to have the confidence to be a better person. One who is strong, and proud of who they are. We need to believe that we can make a new change, not only for our self but the younger one's. We must set an example to the ones who look up to us. 
Do we need to change?..and what do we change? 
It start with ourselves! 

Written By: Mary Harroo
For the dark clouds that come in our lives, it is the beacon of light that shines through,     
As the weight of life brings us to our knees, it is the strength that allows us to rise in the moments that we feel lost, it is the compass that allows us to find our way.

Those will come and will try and tear us down, it will always be the bricks to build a greater foundation and stronger walls.

However life presents its many peaks and valleys, it will always be the one constant force in our lives.

Written by: Sheldon

TRUST

TRUST – noun. Dictionary definitions found were:
a.       Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety of a person or thing; i.e. confidence.
b.       Confident expectation of something; HOPE.
c.      A person on whom or thing on which one relies; as in in God is my trust.
d.       The condition of one to whom something has been entrusted.
e.         The obligation or responsibility imposed on a person in whom confidence or authority is placed: a position of trust.

I’ve come to realize that…Trust is a very big word.
If we have struggled with trusting at some point in our life, be it with family, a friend, a loved one or with society, the most important part is to not let Trust or the lack of it define you. Life is about the ups and downs, the choices one makes, the people one touches and those that touch us. Life is a lesson and the way one lives it. Believe it or not it is a choice, your choice. It’s not about being unbeatable, the best. Life is about how you shared your time and what was learned from the moment that was shared. How you and the other person gained from both of your experiences. We came into this world not knowing about this word Trust, because it’s built in. You are here now reading these words because it was built in, in your very beginning. Parents gave you life then with Mom’s nurture you developed until you had the ability to know and the knowledge of choice. The choice of who to trust, when, whether to take it away or not. You also had the choice when, where, how you wanted to live and why. It defined you. In the beginning!!!…because life, to live, you needed to do so.

Trust. Don’t LET Trust, Define You, because doing so your choices then are being dictated by external forces i.e. someone else. Trust your fellow men/women/person. It’s okay to take your trust away if you choose to do so. The important question you must ask is what was learned so you grow, and grow as a person. What was learned so you’re now a better person then you were before…for no one but for yourself.

“Everyone suffers at least one bad betrayal in their lifetime. It’s what unites us. The trick is not to let it destroy your trust in others when that happens. Don’t let them take that from you.” 
― Sherrilyn Kenyon, Invincible


Written by: Alex Salinas

To me success is having a set goal and working towards it as much as possible . 

Success can be anything you want it be such as obtaining a house, having the relationship you always wanted, graduating from university or college and more. I personally know what it is like to fail several times at a goal. A good example would be when I was trained to replace a flat tire on bicycles. A very simple task yet I failed 7 times and by the 8th try I finally knew how to replace a flat tire and I felt relieved. It was my success and the reason why I achieved it was because I did not want to give up despite how difficult it was. I kept going until I did it. Success is achieved by not giving up. 

By Peter D.

Friendship is like a relationship that lasts forever, friends come and go,they can love or hate, to make or break, to stay or go, to give a message. Friends should love you for who you are. Through the Good times and the bad. We all are here to live one life, so why not live with love no matter the reason, so before we enter someone's life, think before we acknowledge the friendship, it's also to give and to take; it doesn't work one way, always stay true to each other, this is what friendship means to me 
Written by: Mary 

Friendship , what it means to me, many people use the word daily and never understand and take it lightly, in my opinion friendship is almost like a marriage without the intimacy. Someone who has your back at all times and at the same time, tell you and look in the face as well when you are wrong, tell you so, they never keep you guessing where they stand. That goes both ways, in health, sickness or in laughter, good times or bad times. They are there for you.
Written by: Dave


Inspire : makes someone want to do something. 
To give them an idea about what to do, creatively. 
It gives another person motivation and confidence. 

Inspiration comes from within, 
every single person has something that keeps them going. 
Inspiration can be easy to find, 
but for others it's the biggest challenge they may have. 
We all have inspiration, 
it may take time to find it, but you will find something incredible.

Written By: Anisa Ramjohn & Jacqueline Del Rio Salinas 




Dreams

Dreams come true!

Have hope
Have faith
Have patience
Believe
Take a big breath
Open your eyes
And see!


Dream

Close your eyes
See your future

You are happy
You are healthy
You are wealthy
You have a home
You have a family
You have a good job
You have love and are loved

You can have it all!
Dream on!

Written By: Jacqueline Salinas