"Part of all those I have met"

I fully believe that I am part of all those I have met. Every single thing that happens to me, every person I meet or thing I do has shaped how I live and my perspective on the world. Humans affect each other in huge ways, often without even knowing it. A few chance words or an unremarkable encounter can have a huge effect on someone else, both good or bad. This does not mean that we should never leave our houses for fear of being hurt, but that we should look for new experiences to learn and grow from. Children learn by experiencing things and gaining memories. This does not stop when we get older and people will always be able to influence each other. I am who I am because of who my parents are, who my friends are and who my teachers are.