Throughout life you may hear something along the side of you changed. Most would think what does that mean? According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary it means “to make different in some particular”(Webster’s Dictionary). It can leads us to flourish in life, to evolve from who we once were. It is inevitable so why not make it positive? It can lead people to great outcomes and better one 's life.
It is important that one has changed. It is important to any individual willing to gain personal growth. Everyday is a new day, so you may not be the same person as you were today as yesterday. People everywhere go through various experiences in their life. Every experience can result to a good or bad influence on someone 's life. A changed individual can allowed others to see the broader aspect of things and to show there is always a positive outlook if you really are serious and want to be a completely changed individual. They become a positive influence not only to themselves, but also to those around them. For example in Buried Onions by Gary Soto a character named Jose Dominguez is surrounded by violence. Jose manages to rise above the poverty and racism in Fresno and takes control of his life by joining the Marines . Jose went from tagging walls and signs and occasionally ripping kids from their bike
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My own life has had more examples of me becoming a changed person too. I always used to put others people 's happiness before mine. Making sure I would help out in any way whether it be babysitting, giving rides to and from school. Now I make my feelings my priority. Also I have become more confident in myself. When I was younger I didn 't really believe in myself. Now I am growing to believe in myself and better myself to become the best I can. These experiences have made me a changed person knowing I have become a more positive, responsible. I am now a changed person, I am very proud of myself and the goodness my parents have instilled in me to become who I am