Be the change

     As my last and final blog post I wanted to keep it simple. Throughout writing the blogs I have shown various inspiring pictures. They all had some sort of meaning behind them about how to help someone else without expecting something out of it, karma, and enjoying the little things. I want to leave this blog with one piece of advice that will actually make you feel better about yourself once you start doing it. Be the change you want to see. Nothing is gonna change if no one ever does anything about it. Instead of waiting for other people to do things that are going to change the world, start with little things and I promise you will make a difference.

Lone Survivor Review!

 Lone Survivor: Operation Red Wing

     In the not your average military film operation Red Wing was taken on by 4 men in the United States Navy seals. Hiking for miles they were on a mission to find and assassinate a local Taliban terrorist leader in the small town. When arriving to the village they kept themselves hidden, staying camouflaged in trees up in the mountains. When found by three  local gatherers they had to flee and move base up the mountain, it wasn't long until they were surrounded by an overwhelming amount of Taliban soldiers.  

     The movie deserves way more than five stars, it is more than emotionally moving.  The actors portrayed 4 really strong charactered men, who made the film feel real. Although it was based off of a true story it was really action filled. The story line focused on the four men in the operation, rather than the overwhelming whole United States Navy Seals. 

     In terms of the movie line itself, it was really engaging, when the fighting starts about a quarter of the way through it doesn't stop. I cringed at the gory scenes but still looked through the cracks of my fingers to watch it.  

     Always having respect for the United States military growing up learning that these men are the ones who protect our country, but this movie opens eyes to so much more. The humane actions of the men in this movie showed how much they really loved people. They didn't merciless kill civilians or anything like that, the only ones who they fought against were the ones who were trying to kill them.
    

 After watching the movie, I was truly left speechless. I highly recommend this movie, even for the people who don't like the gory scenes it's worth it.

"Don't tell them"

       Another picture that I found where someone is reaching out to help someone, who doesn't ask for the help but could really use something nice. When a mother and daughter were out to eat they started crying mid-meal because someone was diagnosed with what sounds like a terminal illness. The single man sitting behind them, who some might have seen as bitter because he was alone, reached out to help them. The fact that the man didn't make a scene and walk over to them and propose he buy their meal, he just did it. Its really acts of kindness where they are least expected, they're the best kind.

Do it because no one is watching

       I came across this picture a couple weeks ago, and thought about it for awhile. In earlier posts I've talked about karma, the little things and now giving without receiving. This man stopped at an intersection to help an elderly man cross the street. Getting out to help the man he wasn't thinking about himself in anyway. He wasn't worried he was going to be late, he wasn't hoping the man would reward him, he just did it to do the right thing. The cash reward from the stranger symbolizes that kind deeds don't go unnoticed. So reach out and help someone the next opportunity you have, not because it benefits you or because people are watching you do it, do it because it's the right thing to do.

      Being a senior in high school is an experience that only happens once. Although I'm excited to move onto a new chapter in my life I still want to slow down and enjoy the "moments". After we graduate I probably won't see 90% of these people ever again. The past 5 years flew by and the 6th is going just as fast, always remember to live in the present.

   
        Staying along the lines of karma and everything happens for a reason I decided to post a similar quote. Believe that things that happen do indeed help in some manner, it may benefit you directly or teach you a lesson in the long run. Things happen that are out of our control but it all counts towards the experience at the end.

The Little Things

       I believe in karma. I believe that everything little that someone puts into the world comes back to them, whether it's good or bad.  The littlest things add up quicker than most would realize. Although people can't always do nice things for other people because they themselves have their own lives to experience and live, a small effort goes a long way. Believe in people and do things because they are the right thing not because they are the easy way. Most of all, enjoy the little things.