The Stars
Have you ever been told to aim for the moon because if you fall you’ll land in the stars?
I have.
My parents always say, “Set a farfetched goal for yourself because achieving your goal isn’t as
important as the person it forces you to become.”
This attitude is New Orleans.
New Orleans is a city of dreamers—full of aspiring musicians, artists, and kids who wish to
make something of themselves; kids who are willing do whatever it takes to become the person
they want to be.
I’m telling you to reach for the moon because if you fall, at least you’ll be among the stars.
I’m telling you to:
Challenge yourself.
Strive to be the person you want to be.
Never let anyone tell you that you're not good enough or that you’re not gonna make it.
The only person who can stop you from becoming the person you want to be is yourself.
Don’t let fear stop your dreams.
If you fall short of a dream, see where it brought you and who you’ve become because of it.
Explore your possibilities.
Aim for the moon so you can end up among the stars.
Holly, age 16