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    It just isn’t in me to do it. I can’t do any more than I’ve done” (74). In this scene he comes off not really caring to step out of his comfort zone or simply not caring to learn more than he needs to about describing objects to a blind man. When taking a deeper look into this scene, the narrator is found in a comfortable position where he believes there is no need to step out of and try to explain to Robert because he doesn’t see the deeper meaning behind the simple act of describing what he sees

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    They look like me, talk like me, and even dress like me. We all watch out for each other. It's a family beyond blood that was built in my community. I live on a block where it is 95% Black. Besides my family, there is only one other Hispanic family. I never really left my community or the type of people I surround myself with either. I honestly didn't feel comfortable leaving and going into a “White” community. But my comfort level was really tested when I left for the summer to the

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    people first for the betterment of his kingdom. According to Plato to be an effective leader, one must be properly educated, more so than the previous leader (Plato 874). After completing their education, they must be taken out of their comfort zone and away from the comforts they have come to know in their life. By doing this they are able to, more than ever before, see the world around them. With a ruler learning/being open to the problems around their kingdom, they are better able to help their

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    But as we headed north, we see massive desert hills covered in shanty houses. We drove for about 10 miles, passing through Puente Piedra, Los Olivos, San Juan de Lurigancho and Comas, slums that house over one million people. While looking out on these people suffering from extreme poverty and hopelessness, I felt guilty for my life in America. The landscape transitioned from slum-filled hills into a desolate desert dunes. We drove on the highway for 5 hours without seeing any housing settlements

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    very privileged when they opted to teach and demonstrate to me the process involved in CPR so that I could be able to assist children and staff in case of any emergency. The job as a volunteer at the daycare required listening to children, offering comfort when needed like when they were dropped off at school and they looked sad. Again, at the daycare I noticed that play time was an important aspect. I realized that playing time with children helped children share with others and also help with their

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    organization. I am a General Member and just having that role alone has given me tremendous confidence and self esteem which I did not have a lot of prior to joining the Jaycees. My level of comfort was always sitting on the sidelines and waiting for my presence to be acknowledged. I have went so far out of my comfort zone from being able to professionally

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    Box I was never a timid child. On the playground, I found joy in striking up dialogues with the parents of other children. As I entered kindergarten, my love for conversation intensified, and I befriended everyone I met. The invisible box of my comfort zone spanned entire classrooms by the time I reached second grade, and I desired to expand it further. Unfortunately, I would not have this opportunity. It was November when my family gathered for an unpleasant conversation. My parents explained that

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    I believe that I am qualified for the distinguished National Junior Honor Society. I have exhibited great leadership, citizenship, character and service both in and out of school. The National Junior Honor Society is a highly reputable organization that I would be honored to be a part of. I have maintained mostly A’s for my entire academic career. I was on the honor roll for all my 6th grade year and now working on maintaining my grades in 7th grade. I am on the schools Kick line team and the North

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    Growing into a well-rounded person was a difficult path for me, and it involved many risks out of my comfort zone. Having achieved awards for: academic excellence, extensive community involvement, and extracurricular activities gave me great memories to make everything worth it. Academics was always a priority in my life, for knowledge is power. I may not be the best with my academic standing, but I managed to maintain excellent marks at school. Previously, I attended a high school in the Philippines

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    own comfort zone, she realized she was capable of more than she had known. She stepped away from what was familiar to her, which led her to a deeper understanding of who she was. This was shown when Dr. Dyson Ido was attacked, and Alita felt it was right to defend him. When she did, she realized she had a strength she had not yet known the potential of, resulting in her having a flashback to a past life, which pushed her to fight harder. After the

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