Something Great

(2/3) Not all are fortunate enough to grow up with a supportive fatherly figure. There are many roles that person has to play and accomplish in order to fulfill that morally expensive duty. A personal counselor, a creator of joy, a teacher and a best friend are only some of the many jobs a supportive father will take on. And a person that can accomplish those tasks isn't just a father, but a hero as well. Her words show how obvious it was that her father fits the descriptiona

(1/3) Everyone can do it, and everyone has done it. It's incredibly easy to spin into a negative mindset, and being at a young age only makes it more difficult to get away from that feeling. Having someone to stand by you during that time isn't only a nice feeling. It's life saving. She was keeping to herself. Her presence in the park was quiet. You wouldn't notice her there without looking. I've found through experience though, that the ones that keep to themselves, have the

(4/4) A close encounter with death creates a range of feelings. But one of those feelings, is feeling more alive than ever. Miracles happen everyday. Only one thing creates the energy for those miracles to exist. True love. Arie exemplifies that connection through a tight bond with her sister, along with her dedication to what makes herself feel alive and connected. "After one week she woke up. No one could tell us why or how. The only way to identify it was to call it a mira

(3/4) Arie's bond with her sister exemplifies the connection between siblings that goes beyond just another family member. They truly are best friends and her story tells about this deep connection. Best friends share everything from petty everyday drama, to life changing moments, the good ones and even the bad. As Arie told her story, I was struck by the love between sisters she spoke of. A love that was solidified by the threat of death. Arie related a story of tragedy and

(2/4) Most of us posses a unique passion that connect us to the rest of the world, and help make sense of the life around us. Sometimes, the real world tries to bring that passion down. The ones that are happy are those that resist letting that happen. "I kinda gave it up. Well, I still do it, but not as much." Whatever she used have a passion for, I could feel was still in her. "I've been a ballerina for most of my life; and piano too." She was smiling the whole time. "What

(1/4) Arie's fire red hair won't be the only thing that impresses you. Her sacrifices and dedication to her family, music, and love is what makes her something great and truly unique. She was sitting alone, in a park, next to some stairs; smoking a cigarette and texting on her phone. It wasn't the most inviting posture, but I felt striking up a conversation had no way of failing. I knelt, showing her this page on my phone, and made my request. She took a puff, and smiled. It

Welcome to "Something Great", a page dedicated to ordinary people living life in a great way. This page evolved from my desire to seek out those special people with a great story to tell. Through my original page, "Talking with Strangers", I connected with many great people, and discovered a strong passion for sharing their story, internal beauty, and intensity for the world to see. "Something Great" presents a richer, deeper, and more complete introduction to some amazing pe