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1)Family
2)Friends
3)My boyfriend,Dylan
4)My cat
5)An education

As I begin to settle down and adjust to my new schedule with virtual school, i feel so much gratitude that I have lots of support during this uncertain time. I am grateful to be able to grow closer, and have more down time to spend with the ones that mean the very most to me. I feel thankful that I am given the opportunity to continue my studies, and be blessed with hardworking teachers that want me to succeed.

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I helped my grandpa with his yard work yesterday. I spent a lot of time weeding and watering his plants in the back yard so that he did not have to stress about it. I also set up a small birdhouse for him, because he gets doves that like to stay in his yard.

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Character in Action Inspiration 9/18/2020

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Character in Action Inspiration 9/18/2020

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I spend a lot of my time watching videos on youtube that share the stories of good people in the world. It helps to give me motivation, and brings light to all the bad things going on currently. In the video,¨On the Road: A tough teachers alter ego¨ we are introduced to Jim O'Connor who is a high school teacher. He is not very popular for being the nicest teacher, but MR. O'Connor volunteers his time at a local hospital to hold, feed, and comfort children. He is invaluable, and the babies love hum. He has a big heart, and is not a tough guy at all. It shows that you can never judge a book by a cover.

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On the Road: A tough teacher's alter ego

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This quote, spoken by one of my biggest inspirations  are symbolic records of his impact. But his real strength was his commitment to bring every person along in the movement to end injustice. He only knew how to press forward. But he continually looked back over his shoulder to catch the eye of someone who was fearful, hopeless, uncertain. This inspires me to be an advocate for the social injustices going on in the world, and to stand up for what I believe in no matter how challenging it may be. I want to always show kindness love and compassion.
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”

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1)God
2)My home
3)My therapist
4)Food
5)Computers

I feel so much gratitude to be able to live comfortably. Even though life gets hard,I try and take time to think about how blessed I am to have the small things that make my life so much easier. I have a home with wifi, and a computer so that I can do school online.

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In this quote, my idol and role model Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares a very important message, which hit close to me. She says that "I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability." Ruth was truly an incredible lady who faced so much discrimination while working because she was a woman. However, she never let anyone stop her from achieving her dreams and helped millions of Americans with her incredible service. I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference, and this quote has helped me to keep my eye on the prize, and use my talents and dreams to accomplish my goals, just as she did.

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I really enjoy watching the CBS News stories that tell the stores of good characters. In this video, we learn about a 77 year old school janitor who was part of the team that helped put a man on the mood. He designed crucial and complex designs to help get astronauts into space.In 2014, he suffered from a stroke, but he knew that if he wanted to keep living, that he had to keep working. He picked up a job at the school solely for the exercise, and has made a huge impact on the students who attend by sharing his stores and kindness. He is an incredible role model.

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Janitor proves first impressions don't tell the whole story

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For my act of kindness this week,I spent a lot of time tutoring my little sister and joined her on her zoom meetings with her therapist. My sister struggles with autism, and has been feeling a bit discouraged That is why I have been working hard to show her that she can do anything she puts her mind to.

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1)My permit
2)My Bed
3)Money
4)Dance
5)The Beach
I am extremely grateful to live the amazing life that I live. I have been practicing the freedom of driving, which really has helped me clear my mind. My bed is my safe space, and I am so lucky I have somewhere to sleep. I love that dancing helps me express my emotions, and the beach is the most beautiful place. I need to stop taking these things for granted because I am so blessed.

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Today I helped a dog find its way back to his house. As I was in the car entering my neighborhood, a beautiful big boxer ran into the middle of the street. Luckily she had a collar on, and lived very close to me, so I got out of the car and lead her back to her owners. They were very thankful.

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In the video,¨On the Road: Social worker drops troubled boy as client, takes him on as son,¨

we are introduced to a 50 year old social worker who helps take care of kids that come from bad backgrounds. For 10 years she worked to try and get a young boy named Taylor adopted. He bounced back and forth from homes, and would always be returned back to foster care.The social worker felt horribly for Taylor, and dropped him as a client and instead took him in as a son. She knows his worst side, but still cares and loves him endlessly. Because of her, he has adopted a new attitude. Kindness changes lives.

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On the Road: Social worker drops troubled boy as client, takes him on as son

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In this quote, written by Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl that had to go into hiding during the years of WWII, as Nazis dominated Germany, she speaks out in a way that hits close to my heart. She teaches me that although people may do you wrong and treat yo poorly, you must have it in the good of your heart to believe that good people exist. Our world has endless possibilities,and we will come across bad things but a way to live a happy life is to focus on the good.
I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.

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1)Being motivated
2)Clothes
3)My mom
4)My senses
5)Good intuition
I feel so much gratitude that I have been able to stay motivated and on top of my work during virtual school. I feel lucky to have something as small as clothes, because so many kids that are less fortunate than I am do not. My mom is my rock, I lucked out on her as my parent. She means the world to me. Last, I am grateful for my good intuition, which is something I have been gifted with since I was little.

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In the CBS ¨On the Road¨ a barista learns sign language for a deaf costumer. When the deaf man first came into her shop, she wrote a note to him saying that she has been learning ASL so that he can have the same experience while ordering as everyone else. She went home after work and watched videos upon videos for hours teaching her the basics of sign language, just so this man felt like he was not different. I think that we need more people like her, because she shares lots of love and acknowledge the many differences in people i her community. She is a true icon, who made this mans life much brighter.

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Barista learns sign language for customer

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This week I showed kindness by rescuing a lizard from my cat, who loves to hunt. Felines, are natural predators and in my backyard we have many lizard friends. My cat came in with a lizard, and I figured out a way to get the poor lizard out of my cats mouth. I examined the lizard and luckily it was okay, before returning it to the outside. I was surprisingly very surprised, the lizard was not scared of me at all. Its almost like they knew that I had saved them.

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A person that I admire and look up to is the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. She is a feminist idol, who has inspired me for years. She encourages young girls all over the world to work hard, and shows them what a strong woman looks like. She advocates for poverty awareness, education, and physical activity. She constantly preaches how it is so important to care about everyone, and spreads lots of kindness which is something that the world needs more of. I hope to be as well spoken, and smart as her when I get older. In a quote, she says ¨Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.¨ This inspires me to make the changes I want to see, and to not let anyone hold me back, including myself.

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I helped push a car that broke down in the middle of the road to a nearby gas station. The lady ran out of gas, so I got behind the tail of the truck and with all my strength myself and a few other pedestrians pushed and pushed so that the lady was able to fill up her tank and get back on the road.

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1) School
2) Masks
3) My home
4) Fast food
5) My mom

I feel so grateful to be able to attend school and wear a mask in order to protect myself and others. I know I have it so well compared to others, and as I lay comfortably in my home I reflect on all the great things that the world has to offer. My mom is my number one supporter, and I am super thankful for food I have access to.

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A new character role model of mine is the running candidate for vice president, Kamala Harris. I think that she is an extraordinary example for under represented Americans and for young girls to stand up for what they believe in. She has made history by being nominated for such a large an important position, and has done an incredible job speaking out about human rights and basic equality for all Americans. She is someone who does not back down when faced with bullies or opponents, and continues to share her thoughts and ideas. "Anyone who claims to be a leader must speak like a leader. That means speaking with integrity and truth." This quote inspires me to trust myself and practice honesty.

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It brightens my day to watch videos of people being good Samaritan. In this ¨On the road¨ with Steve Hartman video, we see a search for hope. A young girl named Zoe lives in Atlanta, and was diagnosed with Leukemia. On Halloween, she could not go trick or treating due to the virus. Her mom made a sign that said no candy, and as kids in the neighborhood passed by their house, young children dropped their candy for the young cancer fighter so that she would feel included.

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A group of kids out trick-or-treating on Halloween left several pieces of candy for a 3-year-old girl in Atlanta after learning that she had been diagnosed with leukemia. Steve Hartman reports for "On The Road."

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Kids leave sweet gesture on Halloween for 3-year-old diagnosed with leukemia

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A group of kids out trick-or-treating on Halloween left several pieces of candy for a 3-year-old girl in Atlanta after learning that she had been diagnosed with leukemia. Steve Hartman reports for "On The Road."

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1) My house
2) My boyfriend
3) my sister
4) my cat
5) my grandma
I feel the most gratitude towards the people in my life who I surround myself with the most. They always know how to help me when im upset, and provide motivation that keeps me going in my life. I am so happy to be able to see these people everyday, and rely on them when needed.

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Today I went to breakfast with my family. They gave us an extra meal by accident, so we decided to box it up and take it to go to find a homeless person who may be struggling with getting a meal. We gave a full meal to him with eggs, bacon, potato, and chicken fried steak. His face lit up to finally get some food.

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My character role model for this week is Malala Yousafza. She iss a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She was shot by the Taliban for speaking up for women education. She inspires me to do well in school, and shows just how grateful I should be to have access to a great education.  work hard and dont give up because of her.
“Education is neither eastern nor western. Education is education and it’s the right of every human being.”
This quote shows her passion for education, and makes me feel dedication to applying myself everyday in my studies.

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Two officers go a call regarding a boy who had gotten bullied in the past. After someone poured hot glue on his arm, his teacher called 911 because the boy was saying he wanted to end his life. This took the officers to heart, and they did everything they could to become his good friend. They go with him to practice, and are constantly with him when he needs help. The officers helped him get into a good school, where he is much happier, all thanks to this act of kindness.

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How a bullied teen changed the lives of 2 Denver officers

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1)My room
2) Warm weather
3) Groceries
4) My phone
5) History

This week I continue to reflect n the things that I have in my life that I am blessed to have. I love growing up in the USA because of all the rich history of the people that came before me. I have a great room, I have food, and a phone to contact people. I also am so glad to have beautiful weather and grow up in California.

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Today I attended a park cleanup for a club that am involved in called CSF. I picked up as much trash as I could find for a few hours, and was shocked at how many people chose to litter. It was very sad. I think I picked up a few pounds of trash in all, and it felt good to give back to the community, and protect the earth.

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My role model for this week is mother Teresa. If you look at all her humanitarian efforts, her motivations are clear as day. She set up soup kitchens, a leper colony, orphanages, and a home for the dying destitute. She treated the lepers, educated the poorest of the poor, and fed the homeless. She is a perfect example of giving back to the community, and being the change that you want to see in the world. She is a saint.
If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
This is my favorite quote from her, because it shows the type of person she was and reminds me that people are always going through things, and that I should share kindness constantly.

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1) Food
2) My school
3) My family
4) A new president
5) Technology
I feel so thankful this week for the election results this week. although I could not vote, I thought it was amazing how many people came together to use their voices and make the needed change that the US had to see. It was a good day for me, and of course I fell thankful for food, school, family, and technology as well.

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My act of kindness this week was cleaning up a nearby park. My mom and I decided to have a picnic, and there was trash all over the ground that I think might have been blown by the wind. We made sure to pick all trash up, and we also collected recyclables which we later turned in.

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For this weeks example of a Character in Acton, I watched Steve Hartman on the road. We see an 80 year old woman have a special moment at a nearby barbecue restaurant. She is a widow who lives alone, and was atone when she went to eat. Three young men saw her, and they hated to see her eating alone. So he sat with her. They had a nice evening together. What they did that night shows a lot about character and the importance of making connections with people. Making room for one another is important.

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Widow who was invited to eat with strangers: “I think God sent me there”

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I watched Steve Hartman on the Road to see examples of good characters taking in action in their communities. This weeks video takes place at a high school in Florida. Often at lunch time, kids eat lunch alone. It feels isolating. A young Haitian immigrant started a club called we dine together. Their mission is to make sure that everyone has company when eating lunch, so they do not feel alone. It has formed so many friendships, and brought unlikely friends together. It makes me want to try harder to include the underdogs at my school after seeing the positive reactions their club has created.

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At one high school, no one eats lunch alone

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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has called her "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement". She inspires me to never back down from doing what I believe in, and for standing up for basic human rights.
¨Each person must live their life as a model for others.¨
This quote makes me push harder to become the type of person that other children will want to be when they grow up, just like how Rosa was for me.

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1) My boyfriends family
2) Good grades
3) My goals
4) My home
5) being ME
It has taken me a wile to feel confident with who am as a person. feel so grateful for being me. For living the life that I live, and for having goals and motivations to do well in my life so that I can become successful when I grow up.

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For my act of kindness this week, I worked on my community project for this class by collecting canned goods from my neighbors and friends. I am trying to gather lots of food so that I can donate all my collectibles to a nearby shelter and hopefully provide some relief to the ones who struggle cutting a meal on a table at the end of the day.

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My character role model for this week is Pope Francis.Throughout his public life, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility as pope, concern for the poor and commitment to interreligious dialogue. He is an incredible example of caring for others, and focusing on the good of all people.
¨Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.¨
This is one of my favorite quotes from the pope, as it reflects his devotion for all people and his beliefs that everyone should have equal opportunities.

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I watched another Steve HArtmon On the Road video. It tells the story of man who got a security camera. Right away he got an alert that someone was in his driveway, but after reviewing the camera footage he saw it was just a 4 year old riding his bike. Instead of telling the kid to leave, the man made a racetrack out of chalk for the young boy. The young boy has become great friends with the owner of the home, and has lots of fun riding the course that the homeowner creates for him each week. This is an example of a small gesture that can cause lots of happiness.

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Man creates special racetrack for 4-year-old boy

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-Family
-Sleeping
- Biden
-Health
-My sister

I have been feeling so grateful that I have been able to maintain my health during this time at home. I have been felling so very thankful for my family during this time, as they keep me sane and working hard. I am also so grateful to have a new president coming into office because I believe he will make the needed changes.

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Something kind that I did was help babysit my neighbors new born free of charge. She had a last minute emergency where she had to run into work for a few hours and did not have time to find someone to watch her, so I volunteered to help out. I also cleaned their kitchen free of charge!

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I spend a lot of time watching Steve Hartman on the road videos because they always give me so much joy and hope. This particular video hit close to home. A man with dementia came acorss a group of kids that attend a day care. Every day he meets them for the very first time, due to his dementia. However these day care kids have become such a joy to his life. These people have shown him so much love, and thats one thing he can not forget.

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For many seniors, the golden years are the loneliest. But not for the man you're about to meet. He makes new friends every day. Here's CBS News' Steve Hartman, with tonight's "On the Road."

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Man with dementia forms special bond with kids

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For many seniors, the golden years are the loneliest. But not for the man you're about to meet. He makes new friends every day. Here's CBS News' Steve Hartman, with tonight's "On the Road."

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Ariana Grande is huge role model for me because she has taught me all about trying our best and about her experiences. In her quote she explains that she is grateful for her past and that it made her into someone better and stronger. Because of her, she makes me want to believe in myself and makes me not regret all of the choices I've done because it turns into something positive.

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-Food
-Water
-Popcorn
-Teachers
-Hard work
Something that I am very thankful for is that I have direct access to food and water, because some people are not fortunate enough to be able to eat and drink each day, especially right now with the pandemic. I am so grateful for my favorite snack, popcorn that I have been eating much more because I have been having countless movie nights.

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Something kind that I did was that I offered to go pick up groceries from the store for my at risk grandma. She gave me a long list of everything that she needed and I went t go get them so that she did not need to expose herself to the people in the grocery store. I want her to feel safe during this time.

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This person is a YouTube is someone who likes to give back because that's how he started. When he was younger, him and his family didn't have money to maintain themselves. Now that he is big and trending on the internet, he wants to give back to people because he knows how it feels like. The name he is known for is Faze Rug but his real name is Brian Awadis.

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Walt Disney is one of the biggest role models because this quote has always inspired me to dream big. He shows if you can just think of your biggest dream that you want then you can do it. A lot of people would deny him but he turned out to be so successful even today. His dream was to build a theme park where people can dream. Now there are several parks around the world because of him. This is why he is a good role model to me because "If you could dream it, you could do it."

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-Moon and Stars
-Food
-Teachers
-Music
-Air conditioning

Having food on my plate is something to feel really grateful for because there are people around the world who are homeless and without food.
I am grateful for all the teachers who are teaching from their homes and school because if we wouldn't have any, there would be no school.

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Gratitude Journal 10/16/20

- Cat
-Vaccines
-Hiking Trails
-Face masks
- Freedom to vote

I am very happy and excited that I have a cat. I just felt lonely during these hard times and bored and had nothing to do during the summer so having cat makes me feel happy. Face Masks helps us stay safe and it slows down the spread of Covid-19. I love going on hikes and I am grateful there is such thing as a hike because I like exploring into nature.

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Starbucks has the biggest lines ever. Theres two lines and it goes by one and then the other, and it goes on to take turns. My mom and I were in line and it was a lady's turn and she let us go in front of her. So once we got to the window I told my mom that I wanted to pay for the lady's order because she let us cut in front of her. So my act of kindness was paying for someone behind me.

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Character in Action Inspiration 12/11/2020

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Character in Action Inspiration 12/11/2020

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Selena Gomez is another character person who has inspired me to become a better person and to trust myself. She's a women who inspires other women but she has inspired me for the young man that I am because she has taught me to trust myself and to just believe.

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“Trust yourself” - Selena Gomez speaks at WE Day California 2013

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Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician and attorney who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Obama was the first African-American president of the United States. He legalized gay marriage during his presidency, and has inspired millions to be good and treat others with respect.

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I always do this but I hold the door for someone at the entrance of every public place I go to when there is someone who wants to go in as well. I like holding the door for people because I am demonstrating that I am respectful and have manners.

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Character In Action Inspiration 10/16/20

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Character In Action Inspiration 10/16/20

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John Legend has been a longtime inspiration for me because he has shown how to become a better young man. In this article he talks about how  being a man is and what we don't really show, our weakness. He talks about how we can avoid all the pressures to conform to one singular definition of masculinity.

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James Charles Dickinson is an American internet personality, beauty YouTube and make-up artist. In 2016, he became the first male ambassador for Cover Girl. He gained widespread popularity for encouraging and showing young boys and girls to unleash their inner artists and not listen to haters that try and bring you down for what you over. He inspires so much creativity within me.
"I think it's so important to love who you are and be comfortable in your own skin."

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-My boyfriend
-My house
-Social Media
-Teachers
-My motivation
I have been feeling extra thankful for the motivation that I have maintained throughout this pandemic. i now a lot of people have lost their spark and motivation, and I feel so much strength knowing that I have been able to persevere during this time.

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For my kindness service journal helped cleaned my boyfriends room for him. he has been battling with lack of motivation and some anxiety, so his room has not been cleaned in a w while and I wanted him to feel good about himself and the area he surrounds himself in.

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I love watching Steve Hartmans on the road videos because they show such amazing acts of character. This week we saw kids working on an assignment about heroism. One young boy decided to thank their trash man. t made his week because he s not used to people showing appreciation for what he does. It shows how much of an impact paying it forward can have.

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Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes

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My mom was my first role models because thanks to her I am the person I am today. She educated me to be a respectful person and taught me my manners. She also is the one who taught me how to be tough. She is a beloved nurse who has been awarded for her compassion and integrity. I truly admire and look up to her. Her motto is "Today is a good day for a good day" and I always remember that as I go among my life.