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I Myself Am Still Learning How To Be Me And That's Ok. It Can Take A Really Long Time To Become The Person You Really Want To Be. Be Who You Are. It's The Greatest Gift We Can Give To Ourselves, Our Community And Our World.

Someone Once Told Me Not To Be Afraid Of Being Afraid, Because, As She Said, 'anxiety Is A Glimpse Of Your Own Daring.' Isn't That Great? It Means That Part Of Your Agitation Is Just Excitement About What You're Getting Ready To Accomplish. Don't Sell Yourself Short By Being So Afraid Of Failure That You Don't Dare To Make Any Mistakes. Make Your Mistakes And Learn From Them. And Remember: No Matter How Many Mistakes You Make, Your Mother Always Loves You!

Poetry Can Startle You, Awaken You, Make You Fall In Love, Take Your Breath Away. When Those Words Sink In, You'll Never Look At Your Life Or Your Journey The Same Way Again.

I Thought I Had To Show People That I Would Get In Early, Stay Late Or Even All Night, Work On Holidays. I Didn't Want To Be The Rich Kid Who Was Along For A Free Ride.

Part Of What Special Olympics Is Trying To Do Is Break Down Stereotypes That Still Exist For People. There Is Still A Lot Of Fear.