Experience
The Power of Believing in Myself
As an educator, I transformed a chaotic classroom, as a son, I learned to love my mother, and as an individual, I learned to believe in myself. I’m Lance Powell from Atlanta.
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With All My Might
Living with an incurable neurological disease, I show up as a positive force.
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Honest Courage
To lead with integrity, I summon the courage to seek my mentor’s heart.
Experience
The Power of Believing in Myself
As an educator, I transformed a chaotic classroom, as a son, I learned to love my mother, and as an individual, I learned to believe in myself. I’m Lance Powell from Atlanta.
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The Treasure She Left Me
Fighting toward my dream of becoming an educator, I come to understand my mother as a great teacher.
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Advancing With Confidence
Basing everything on prayer, family reveals to me that my life itself is the treasure tower.
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In Praise of Life
Visiting my mother near the end of her life, I reveal the mother I want to be for my children.
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The Spirit to Strive
Seeking meaning at a time of crisis, I discover in jazz a fighting spirit, and follow it to its source. I’m Grady Tesch from New York.
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Best Self
Supported by my parents and embraced by friends in faith,
I take a stand for my life and help others do the same.
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Repaying Gratitude
Making our home a bastion of kosen-rufu, I wage a battle to bring hope to the members of New Mexico.
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Workings of the Law
Fighting for his freedom behind bars, my father prompts me to seek out indestructible happiness.
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The Heart That Grows
Opening my heart to appreciation, I become a person who can uplift her family.
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The Surest Route
Confronting life’s workaday struggles, I learn to live—and write—deeply. I’m Judy Juanita from Oakland.
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Just as I Am
Practicing for self and others, I learn to believe in my victory.
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In Control and in Rhythm
Discovering Buddhism in my golden years, I chart a course for happiness.
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The Power of Gratitude
Taking Ikeda Sensei as my mentor, I learn to live with gratitude and strength.
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The Courage to Be Honest
Confronting a deep-rooted fear, I pave the way to shine as a bright light for my family. I’m Oona Friedland from Detroit.
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As Rivers Do
Facing my father’s illness, I learn how to hold my ground and triumph in faith.
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‘A Grand Champion of the Sea’
by John Tedtaotao and Chris Alvarez Sinajana, Guam Travel inland from the Philippine Sea, past wetlands and betel nut and monkeypod trees, past two gas stations, a tire shop and a modest bridge—blink and you’ll miss the landmark: a power pole painted blue. The Tedtaotao farm doesn’t show up on Google maps, save for the
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The Spirit to Rebuild
Starting from ashes, we rebuild our lives, stronger than ever.
Experience
The Mind Of Faith
Repeatedly challenging my self-doubt, I embark on a mission to spread Buddhism through American Sign Language. I’m Phyllis Sapp from Minneapolis.