Anna Rajpoot

“To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.” This is definitely one of the cheesiest quotes of all time. Unfortunately the cheesier the quote, the truer the message. After all, a cliche is a thought deemed so unoriginal- it must be universal truth (and should always be avoided in writing!)
This specific quote is why I believe my life is important. I know in the grand scheme of things, my significance (or lack thereof) is debatable but one thing I know for sure: I matter to the people around me.
My brother needs me to help him with homework. My mom needs my help with doing the dishes. My dad (definitely) needs my help rereading his work emails for grammar errors.
I know that I have many roles to play in society. I am a daughter, a sister, a friend, a mentor, a student and much more. It is not just my responsibility- it is my privilege to fulfill these roles to the best of my abilities and to serve the people around me. That is why my life matters and that is why our lives matter.