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I have been part of this world for a short amount of time.  Sixteen years to be exact.  Sixteen years is equivalent to about 6,000 days.  I have been living for about 144,000 hours. There are 24 hours in a day to do something great, to make a difference in some aspect of life or even attempt to change something. But the question is: have I used my time wisely?

I recently watched the heart-stopping and tear-jerking movie Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.   This movie follows the story line of a young boy who embarks on a scavenger hunt after his father’s death during the terrorist attack of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.  The young boy, Oskar Schell, searches throughout New York City to find a lock to the key his father left behind. As Schell explores the city, new people and experiences take him places he as never been before.  This film not only shows the determination, passion, love and intelligence of Schell, but it also explicates what a meaningful life should be.  As I sat and watched this movie by myself hundreds of thoughts ran through my mind. Initially, I was upset and could not get myself to understand what this young boy did to deserve this ordeal.  Having lost a parent, my heart was heavy with empathy for this young boy.  After my eyes were out of tears and the tissues were all gone, I finally understood the meaning of this movie.

The true meaning I found behind this film is that people need to make an impact in others’ lives.  We are put on this earth for a reason, and that reason is to do something remarkable.  Schell had the opportunity to change hundreds of people’s lives throughout NYC and ultimately found happiness within himself.

Sometimes I get so caught up in my everyday ‘Calabasas’ lifestyle that I forget what really matters in life.  There are people in this world who experience situations much worse than my own. With this in mind, I feel inspired to not only respect these people but also lend a helping hand.  Sometimes a simple film is all it takes to open own’s eyes.  Now we must make a difference. Get out there, the clock is ticking.

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