Our House e-newsletter June 2012 | Page 5

What Do I Stand For By Travis Who do I stand for? Islam and living life as a Muslim to the best of my ability. Islam is a way of life. The way I walk, the way I sleep. The way I wake, the way I eat and talk, to the way I dress. What do I stand for? Not letting any controlled substance control my life. These are the things that will hinder my present and future. I could not stand for anything, if I let narcotics and alcohol dictate my life. What do I stand for? I stand for taking care of all my present and past legal affairs, not running or hiding from these problems, whatever be the outcome. I stand for becoming a productive member of society. What do I stand for? Doing better than my best on any job I may have. Working hard to improve my life and my family’s life. What do I stand for? Being more compassionate to anyone who may need my compassion. For being more of a listener and understanding someone else’s problem instead of thinking the world is just about me. What do I stand for? Giving a hand wherever needed to Our House, who has given me a helping hand when I needed one. Helping the residents: my sisters and brothers at Our House, when they may need it. This is what I stand for.