Once someone asked me what the most special moment is in my life, I didn’t have to think hard about it. Ever since I was a child I lived in small-town and not many opportunities were given to me, but I always dreamed of creating art and sharing experiences. While I was in elementary school, I enrolled in music school and I started learning more about the music theory and took piano classes. The only problem was that I wasn’t considered gifted and I doubted myself. But let’s get to the question again- what was my treasurable experience that changed my life? It was when I won a special award in composing for two pianos and one flute that celebrated diversity and the idea of equality. I still feel goosebumps when I remember that thrilling moment when I was on stage in front of the whole town and shared my thoughts, beliefs, prayers. I still remember that my legs madly shook, and I was extremely anxious, but halfway through I felt like my fears disappeared and I just felt that dream of equality reached out to the audience. Berthold Auerbach explained it perfectly, he said that music was the only universal language which didn’t need the translation – music is a way of connecting people and bounding. I realized that so many children worked hard for years and thanks to the music they became independent, social, confident and they enriched our small community. The process of achieving a dream is long-lasting, but it is worth it. Success doesn’t happen overnight, it needs strength, passion, dedication. By discovering interest people discover their true purpose, no one should simply lose their inner child, instead, society should encourage people to find their motivation and satisfaction. I dream of a world where everyone has the right to discover their dreams and explore their passion, as well as being treated equally. Education should encourage building a better society where uniqueness and innovations are recognized and appreciated. That would be a world where everyone has bare necessities fulfilled and can focus on making their vision come true.
Everyone should have the right to express themselves without fear of judgment. Each one of us can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, and help to build a better world. All of us need to be the change we want to see in the world.
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