Influence by Prestelle

Influence by Prestelle - March 2017 Scholarship Essay

Have you ever heard about older generations saying bad things about the generation today? Well, wouldn't it feel good to know that you can be an influence to people much older than you? This is very possible. We kids, teenagers, and young adults have the ability at being atmosphere influencers, rather than living a mediocre life. Who says we have to accept "the way that life is?"

Many people believe that it takes something big to make a big impact, but small things can have the same effect also. No matter where you are, there is influence waiting to occur. Age may create boundaries in some aspects, but not to the point where we cannot display ourselves as true examples of what it means to work towards the greater good. Did you notice someone drop a $20 bill? The mediocre thing to do would be to spend the money for yourself and act; as if their dropping of the money gives you the right to keep it. Under certain situations where people drop money and cannot be found, you can keep the money and offer it to a good cause; this would be generous and make you a contributing factor to the well-being of others. Someone may need help with homework or school in general and you have time to help them. Helping them will show the person who needs help that good can certainly be found in people. This just takes someone to bring their compassion to manifestation, wich brings influence. Be an atmosphere influence. Will you choose to be one?

Let me tell you that being an atmosphere influence will not be the easiest thing to do; not everyone will agree with you, but five seconds of awkward can save you a lifetime of regret. Sadie Robertson is an example of an atmosphere influence and she isn't the only one; people will be for you and against you, but just know that there is a reward that can be achieved when we choose not only to treat people int he right way but when we decide to become an influence.