My Peace

My whole life has been wrapped around one simple phrase, Am I Okay? Whether it be health, wealth, or just mental well-being, I have always centered my day around myself. Although I reach out and help any in small ways on a day-to-day basis, my reach is only within my close network. Opening doors for strangers, and saying I appreciate it to fast-food workers is only the tip of the iceberg. I have not branched out to help those I don't know, I have not done some great deed to solidify why I am a perfect fit for The Peace Corps. However, I can say that I am motivated to help this world grow. I want to leave this world in some way better then when I came into it. I want to be on my death bed, and be proud to say I was human, be proud to think I contributed to the health of the planet. Whether it be through planting trees or carrying bags of food to a remote location to help starving children. I know I will reach my goal only because of my motivation and will to do so. Even if this letter does not reach the right eyes the first time, I will be persistent in my trials. I understand that there is a lengthy process to join The Peace Corps, but if I don't start trying now I may never get the chance to join the ranks of the fine men, and women giving up their time to help others.

Although I lack the experience needed to fly a plane, or drive a race car at 200 mph, I do have the compassion to help others. I have spent much of my life looking for a greater purpose; a way to contribute, other then making your experience better at Subway with my excellent customer service skills, a way to show the world I care. The most humbling part is, I don't want to be recognized for it, I just want to be in the thick of it all. I want to help those who are having a difficult time helping themselves. You might ask why I have this urge. It comes from my past, my past of dark days, and darker nights. My past littered with bad decisions, and wrong turns. My past of helplessness, and worry. Worry that I might not make it through my struggle of the moment, my helplessness that was all a figment of my weariness. But through my struggle I have learned one thing, we are all struggling; struggling to survive, to be happy, to be loved. We all want the same thing, help. Even the strongest and most capable humans understand; United we Stand, Divided we Fall. Well I am here standing, ready for your acceptance to be a part of the greatest force this planet has seen, Peace.

I myself have found inner peace through countless reading, and hours of self realization. And as selfish as that sounds I have come to the realization that in order to help the world, we must first help ourselves. I have spent hours upon days learning who I am, and what I stand for. I am now ready to help the people who are stuck, or lost to society, who have been forgotten by technology, and who need to be shown compassion. People who just want a hug when a family member passes, people who want a square meal once this month. I am not here to make myself feel better about my life, or to flaunt what I have been handed, I am simply here to help others find their inner peace, just as I have found mine.