After reading an article on Michael Oren, an author, and past Israeli ambassador, I questioned myself. Michael Oren grew up with dyslexia, and was faced with many anti-Semitic challenges that made it difficult to achieve his goals. With his determination and love for responsibility, he got himself moved to an honors English class, and learned Hebrew. I am so blessed to have good health, an amazing family, and an amazing opportunity to be studying in Israel, the Jewish state that so many people don't have the privilege of visiting, but am I taking it all for granted?
I look at myself and think that I've worked hard and earned the wonderful life I have, but the truth is, without luck I would not have been where I am now, and Michael Oren didn't have the luck I do, but he earned his life. He studied as hard as he could, set his mind on something, and fought to get it, no matter the challenges. Reading this article made me realize that I have been taking my life for granted and every opportunity in it. Someday soon, I hope to push myself as hard as I can, become the person that I know I can be, and find the same love for responsibility that Michael Oren found at such a young age.
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