One Simple Act of Kindness by Heidi

One Simple Act of Kindness by Heidi - November 2019 Scholarship Essay

I believe that I have positively impacted my high school by being a happy and kind person. I believe that happiness is something that should be shared with everyone. I strive to always be positive and share that with others around me. It's not always easy to be in a good mood with everything going on in the world around us, but I find when I focus on the little things in life it is easier to be happy.

As I go throughout my day I try to find small things to do like simply sitting by someone in class who normally sits alone, or saying hi to someone. Just today I was walking in the halls at my high school and a boy I didn't know said hi to me and said he liked my backpack. I immediately began to smile and it made me feel really happy. That simple act of kindness from a stranger really impacted me. I want to be like that everyday as I go through life, whether at school or not. I think the world could really benefit from people just being kind to others.

As I've experienced nearly three years at my high school, I've always tried to be friends with everyone. No matter their background, culture, or beliefs, I don't judge them. You never know what trials and hardships someone is going through, and so you should always be kind and friendly no matter what. As I've refrained from judging others and just making an effort to talk to other people, I've made so many more friends. I've become a better person myself as I try to be kind to others. I believe that I have positively affected my peers at high school as I have tried to share kindness and happiness with those around me.