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 My Great Fear (March 3, 2013) |
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Reply ID: pfg4
Daniel Gwynn
Date: 4/1/13
gigi
Thank you for hearing my voice, feeling my pain. I greatly appreciate & encourage your comments. Dreaming about being wrongfully accused and/or incarcerated isn't uncommon, because in one form or another, we're all doing time. Dreams are a manifestation of our subconscious working through some issues and giving us answers. That's why they feel so real (one of the many great mysteries of the brain). Relish in the fact that it was only just a dream, but also listen to them and be moved to act. My being wrongfully accused is no picnic (as you may know), but I refuse to let it tear me down. I'll continue to dream & live in spite of it. Your compliments are a reflection of my growth. So I return to you, don't be afraid to dream & make choices. Make a difference not only in your life, but also in someone else's, like you have mine.
Daniel Gwynn
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I am a 19 year old college student who came across your your initial letter (the one about the falsely imprisoned man who took a plea bargain) and of course this response to 'gigi'.
I'm blown away by your eloquent response- your maturity, patience, and forgiveness. You have an inspring way with words.
Reading your profile upheld my positive impression of you. I applaud your initiative to earn your GED and the programs you participate in. Art is a great way to express yourself and I'm glad you found something that works for you. I play the violin and when I'm having a bad day, playing my violin helps me a lot. I like to put my ipod on shuffle and play along with whichever song pops up next- but that's besides the point, sorry.
I just wanted to say: I'm sorry for what you're going through and thank you for being such a positive example for others, including myself. When life throws me the next huge curveball, I hope to be as strong as you and deal with it as you have- making the most out of the present day. Carpe diem. Please, stay strong.
I will pay it forward in my life today, thinking of you.
I'm so sorry for the late reply; I didn't see this until this week (the first week of September), but I assure you that I was moved by your letter. What a motivational writer you are! I really can relate to your advice and appreciate you sharing it with me. I love the way you describe finding your voice and the way you view challenges- almost like tests trying your character. That's a brilliant and optimistic way to think at life. I too find my strengths by helping others. For this reason, I'm thinking about majoring in social work at the University of Michigan- I haven't declared my major yet, but have until the end of the year (my sophomore year) to do so. The thing is, I love helping people in many ways and can't decide which way is the best to do so. I have dreams of going to Kenya to help in some way...perhaps somehow with world hunger. But at the same time, I know that there are plenty of people in American who need help as well. Any advice? All I know is that I need to help people to feel like I'm making a difference in this world. Well, thanks for your reply and I hope all is well with you!
I'm once again very sorry for the late reply! Thanks so much for your thoughful advice concerning my question of how best to help people. I've been doing just what you suggested- focusing on my education. And I completely agree that social work is an honor and duty.What you told me about "the system" is really interesting. I hadn't really thought of it like that before! I wonder how we could do more to prevent so many social workers from becoming so broken-spirited in the system...
On a side note, I've been applying for summer internships (all of which are in America) and am hoping one of them will work out to get my foot in the door to "experience the insight I need to help make my future plans," like you told me. But I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make this conversation all about me! What's new with you? I hope all is well!
Thanks again,
Collegekid