Change

         If I could change one thing in the world I would change all forms of discrimination. I would change this because in the world there are so many different groups of people against each other for small, petty circumstances, and this is not pleasant because it causes a lot of hate within many individuals. I feel that if everyone were to accept different beliefs that people have instead of judging them for it, then there would be less fights, disagreements, protests, wars, and even deaths. The world and society would become a more peaceful atmosphere and a more loving place for individuals to live in.
       In our world there are numerous people who fight depression and suicidal thoughts all due to the fact that they are judged for their different beliefs and individuality. Many of these people are judged due to their races, personalities, physical traits, sexual orientations, as well as sexual preferences, and for ultimately being different then another group or individual. I do not feel that this is right at all. I feel that all individuals should feel safe and comfortable in their own skin and in their own surroundings, whether or not they are at school, home, or just at the grocery store. There are many reasons as to why I feel that discrimination is wrong and I can speak on the subject for a long amount of time, but I am just going to end this piece of writing by saying that all forms of discrimination are wrong no matter who has told an individual that what they believe is right. Individuals should not be judged for who they are or how they live because after all it is their lives and their businesses, not other individuals who believe that they have a right to speak their opinions about a certain subject that does not concern them. At the end of the day, people should worry about their own lives, not about what other peoples. These are a few reasons why I would change all forms of discrimination in the world.

Keep an Open Mind

    

           One characteristic I like about myself is that I try not to be judgmental. I like this characteristic about myself because it keeps me from saying things that may cause problems, and due to the fact that I do not judge things before I try them I can keep an open mind in many situations. I have noticed that the people who always have something to say negative about an individual or a topic tend to always gossip and have a negative era about them. I am proud that I try to stay optimistic no matter the circumstances because then there is a probability that I will not miss out on friendships or opportunities that I may be able to obtain by not judging the things I am being proposed with. I remember a few years ago in school we had gotten this new student in our class and many individuals had been really cruel and malicious to her. Most people would have followed the crowd and ridiculed her in that situation because they would not have wanted to be picked on as well, and most people did follow that crowd. I on the other hand did not. I had decided to keep and open mind and actually get to know her and she turned out to be an extremely kind and funny person. The very next day, when people saw that I had given her a chance, the children that had ridiculed her began to open up to her and in the end we all became pretty good friends with her. If I had judged her without getting to know her before-hand, like everyone else did, then I would not have made a new friend that day, and I would not have learned a very important life lesson. The life lesson I learned is a cliché but a very important one. I learned that you should not judge a book by its cover because you never know what is written within the pages.

Musical Art

           Musical art is a very important aspect of my life. Most adults think that music is a waste of time because they do not see the relevance of it. In all reality, music affects people on a daily basis for multiple different reasons. Music is an outlet away from the pressure the world puts on a person, and it keeps people, especially teens, from getting overwhelmed or into bad situations that they are faced with as they mature and develop.
          Personally, music calms me down and keeps me from getting stressed out and thinking to much about what is going on in my life. In the past, music has kept me from saying very insensitive things, as well as helped me get my emotions out in my times of need. Most people would say, "How can music possibly do that!?" The answer to that question is music has the capability to help people when they are going through hard times because it is soothing and it distracts them from their internal struggles. Whether they write music, perform, or just listen to it, it can help an individual accept the things they can not change or help them become strong enough to be the change they wish to see.
         There are many different types of music that a person can listen to that may help them cope with what they are going through or just help them enjoy their time spent. I enjoy listening to all types of music, such as pop, rock, hip-hop, R and B, and even country. Although that is what I enjoy listening to, others may not feel the same way. That is acceptable because people listen to different types of music depending on their personalities and preferences.
        Adults need to realize that music is a way for people, maybe even their children, to express themselves. For some individuals, including myself, music is a remedy to help them overcome obstacles by keeping them level-headed and grounded. The next time that an adult thinks that music is meaningless and useless, they need to sit back and really think because music touches peoples' lives and hearts every single day. There are multiple stories about individuals who heard a song or album that changed there perspective on an idea that they had once believed true. The adults that think music is unnecessary need to learn not to judge something without knowing the deeper meaning behind it. I believe that adults in this century must keep an open-mind as the technology and music develops because they may be surprised. Like they say, "You learn something new everyday."