My new life ahead is beginning to sink in as I solidified a
new home in Philadelphia this past week. Philadelphia’s population of 1.55
million was rather overwhelming, especially when compared to the measly 430,000
inhabitants of my hometown of Colorado Springs. I would be lying if I said that
moving to the fifth biggest city in the United States wasn’t scary. However,
I’ve realized that a support system is invaluable regardless of how
intimidating my surroundings might be. People have always been entering my life
even if just for an instant, but the truly special ones seem to nourish my
soul.
Personal relationships keep me grounded and help me realize
the power of human connection. I have accomplished a lot for myself, but it
would not be nearly as special if not for the joy others experience because of
my accomplishments. In the last several months I have heard so many people
express how happy they are for me. This is a heartwarming and powerful gesture
that I want to acknowledge because it promotes the righteousness of humanity.
Life can be crazy, it can be hectic, and it can even be cynical at times, but a
human’s ability to be happy for another person is truly remarkable.
I look forward to all the new people I will meet in
Philadelphia and all those people I will be happy for. This will come quickly
for some and patiently for others but the reciprocal nature of happiness will
always ring true.
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