When I was crowned a part of the Little Miss Lindon city royalty in 2018, I thought I had won a title. What I didn't realize was that I had been given an opportunity to serve. Throughout my year, I spent countless hours volunteering at city celebrations, parades, holiday events, and community activities. Whether I was greeting families, helping children participate in games, or simply showing up with a smile, I learned that service isn't always about doing something extraordinary. Sometimes it's about being present and making someone else's day a little brighter. That experience sparked a passion that has continued to shape who I am. Today, and many different years as a rodeo queen, service remains one of the most meaningful parts of my role. While many people see the crown, sash, and horse, they don't always see the hours spent visiting schools, attending community events, representing my city, and encouraging young children to dream big. I have had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life, and every interaction reminds me that leadership isn't measured by recognition. It's measured by the positive impact you leave on others. One service project especially changed my perspective on what it truly means to be selfless. After spending time at a local retirement home, I noticed something that stayed with me long after I left. Many residents rarely received visitors. Studies have found that social isolation affects nearly one in four older adults, and loneliness has been linked to increased risks of depression, cognitive decline, and other serious health concerns. While the staff worked tirelessly to care for residents, I saw a need that couldn't be met through medicine alone. Many simply needed connection, joy, and someone to remind them they were not forgotten. Wanting to make a difference, I organized a fundraiser to bring puppy therapy to the retirement home. Through donations and community support, I was able to rent therapy puppies for the residents to spend time with. The room transformed almost instantly. Faces that had seemed quiet lit up with smiles. Residents laughed, shared stories about pets they had loved throughout their lives, and reached out with gentle hands to hold the puppies. For a little while, loneliness gave way to happiness. Watching those moments unfold taught me that selflessness isn't about receiving recognition for a good deed. It's about paying attention to needs that others may overlook and doing whatever you can to meet them. Looking back, I realize that every chapter of my life has prepared me to better serve others. From volunteering as Little Miss Lindon to representing my community as a rodeo queen, and from organizing service projects to simply spending time with people who need companionship, I have learned that even small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact. Selflessness isn't defined by a single act of service. It is choosing, day after day, to use your time, talents, and heart to make someone else's life a little brighter. That is the kind of person I strive to become.