There’s a certain peace that comes from rebellion. Being different has been huge in making me who I am. People perceive me to be a “privileged white boy”. Nothing could be farther from the truth. All that I’ve done and all that I’ve witnessed creates a lifestyle that someone who has lived a sheltered, “privileged” life wouldn’t ever dream of. My experiences have developed me to become wise, instead of living a regular, monotone, secure life like. It is something everyone should go through, in my opinion; to break into the reality that there’s more to the world than everyone’s personal bubble. There is wisdom to be gained- physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. I’m unique, I don’t fit into any clique, any team, or club, and I’m
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Balancing the facts and the emotions is a talent I’ve developed over the years. My standpoint about life is confused. Not confusing, but confused. I’ve grown up Christian and I believe all the principles I’ve been taught from birth, but I haven’t learned them for myself. I contain a rebellious spirit, I’m not used to doing what I’m told, and it’s hard for me, nearly impossible really. This causes religion to be a struggle for me, but that’s only part of the reason I see the world the way I do. From the time I was enrolled in Pre-K I’ve been harassed by the “cool kids” for my looks, my lack of athletic ability at the time, my lack of social savvy- anything they could think of. Little Danny was the target. He was the joke, the clown, and the loser that was shunned until he was being called “gay” or “stupid” or “ugly”-then he was the most popular freak show in the school. It was like this through 8th grade. It has trained my mind to think that the world is harsh and unforgiving. So I decided to accept my differences from the world, display them so I protrude from a crowd defiantly. I view life as more of a test than a game. It is more of an obstacle course, than a playground. My life’s purpose is to become the strongest, the wisest, and kindest person I can
Balancing the facts and the emotions is a talent I’ve developed over the years. My standpoint about life is confused. Not confusing, but confused. I’ve grown up Christian and I believe all the principles I’ve been taught from birth, but I haven’t learned them for myself. I contain a rebellious spirit, I’m not used to doing what I’m told, and it’s hard for me, nearly impossible really. This causes religion to be a struggle for me, but that’s only part of the reason I see the world the way I do. From the time I was enrolled in Pre-K I’ve been harassed by the “cool kids” for my looks, my lack of athletic ability at the time, my lack of social savvy- anything they could think of. Little Danny was the target. He was the joke, the clown, and the loser that was shunned until he was being called “gay” or “stupid” or “ugly”-then he was the most popular freak show in the school. It was like this through 8th grade. It has trained my mind to think that the world is harsh and unforgiving. So I decided to accept my differences from the world, display them so I protrude from a crowd defiantly. I view life as more of a test than a game. It is more of an obstacle course, than a playground. My life’s purpose is to become the strongest, the wisest, and kindest person I can