One question that stood out to me while reading Walt Whitman’s poem Song of Myself was “To be in any form, what is that?” (Section 27). We see so many different faces on a daily basis but never stop to think about what those individuals may be going through or experiencing in their lives. Why is that the case? Many of us are afraid to step out of our comfort zones and experience something new, unfamiliar. Before attending Baruch College, I studied at Hunter College where I expressed no interest in developing any kind of relationships with my classmates. As soon as class was over, I left the building and did not look back. After transferring to Baruch College, my attitude in regards to meeting new people shifted completely. As a Business major, not only did I begin to understand the importance of social networking but also the importance of learning about people’s experiences. By sharing our past experiences, we are letting others gain a better understanding of who we are. In the same sense, it is important for us not to have a “callous shell” and not disregard those around us (Section 27). We need to make a bigger effort to “touch [our] person to some one else’s” and this will, without a doubt, strengthen our relationships with others (Section 27). Therefore from time to time, we should stop and acknowledge those around us because they can have a positive influence on our life.