This I Believe—An Essay for Self-Empowerment

Our beliefs underpin our everyday decisions and determine how we interact with other people. Unless we understand our core values, we may wonder how effective we can be in improving our community or environment; we may also feel awkward broaching environmental or political concerns with our friends and neighbors. Writing a short essay about what we believe is a rewarding way to better understand ourselves and affirm our aspirations. It also empowers us to articulate our goals to those around us by focusing on shared values.