I believe it is super important that we work together to better understand the nature of the universe and also ourselves. I believe that in all honesty, we are the universe in some way shape or form. So when learning the different natures of the universe and nature itself. Also how all 5 elements such as water, fire, earth, air, and space work together to create this beauty we see in the atmosphere. We are learning what is within us, all of those elements I believe co-exist within our bodies, we are learning where we came from. It also provides a very incredible perspective on life if one truly thinks deeply about it. There is so much the universe offers yet we remain distracted. But if we can soon focus on the very nature of who we are, we might get somewhere. I always like to quote that "If you don't know how to explain your personality, then that is what it might just be. Something unexplainable, something mysterious like the universe". Part of my belief is also that the universe was made out of unconditional love but also chaos. It was constructed that way to bring balance to all matter. The 2 things that a person needs in their life for evolution are love and chaos, both work together just like the elements. We must have both, without one, the overall essence of that matter would be unstable. It will be almost impossible to exist without the balance of both. With this knowledge, my plans for the future are to teach and open up a healing retreat with my long-time best friend. There are so many things we humans have to go through especially being born into a world that programs us to be a certain way whether through social media or maybe even parenthood. I've dealt with quite the trauma growing up and it had shaped me to be a vicious individual towards others in my younger teenage years but ever since 2020 when everything went ballistic. I finally found myself ironically, I was able to pick up the broken pieces that, at the time, I didn't pay attention to. I just thought the personality I had was me. I had believed that my pain defined who I was subconsciously and therefore, took shape to it. Eventually seeing it manifest unintentionally through my behaviors. Now that I have healed, I can finally see things clearly. My goal is to help the youth and bring light to their lives in the best way I can. To show them that you should not be afraid to express yourself no matter what others may see as "different" from you. This scholarship will help me big time in investing in my future. Allowing me to get a little head start with this plan I have in mind but first, I wanted to accomplish college so that just in case, things may not work out. I will have a secondary option/path but regardless. I still will follow along the path I feel destined to follow which is teaching the youth and becoming more of like a guide/life coach. I've already created a team who are willing to help me achieve this goal. This is my purpose in living and I will do whatever it takes to achieve the "impossible". My family tree is not the best, there were a lot of hardships and negative traits passed down from person to person within the family but thankfully I was able to break mine. This included abuse, both physically, mentally, and emotionally. This I know because, I too, have been abused and also witnessed some family members of mine going through similar situations as such. This would also explain my outrageous behaviors at the time as well, as mentioned earlier. So If I can win this scholarship, not only will this help me financially, but this will also serve as a reminder to me and my team that anything is possible. All it takes is a leap of faith even when in doubt, trust that you will make the landing safely and most importantly, leap with your head high with no shame in sight. A loss equals growth and a win equals a win. That is how I see it.

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I've dealt with quite the trauma along with the death of my mother and my father isn't present. I am at risk of homelessness but one thing I discovered was my true power. My willpower has helped me overcome many adversities that presented themselves to me. I learned who I was and who I'm not. Every challenge that seemed to stray me away from happiness only seemed to bring me back with full force. Almost like a boomerang. Nothing ever brings you down, I realized that only you bring you down. Other than that, all of this that has happened to me only strengthens my spirit. It allowed me to see that the impossible is in fact, possible. This is what adversity has taught me, it taught me almost everything I need to know going forward into adulthood. Although I have nothing to my name financially, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is specifically planned for me to see. With all of this knowledge that I possessed over the years. I've made it my duty to help others suffering from similar situations. In my eyes, I feel like there is no future yet. There is only now, the present. I've reached out to many people and helped them. Provided them comfort when there was nobody by their side to give them what their hearts deeply desired. I also write poems and am currently working on a book about healing and the different phases of it. I remember back in 2020, I had suffered from the most terrible sickness ever that almost cost my life. The way that one experience of my life shifted my future tremendously really stuck out to me. I can't even remember that one day I was laying there in the hospital bed wanting to end it all but then I realized. With all of the beautiful moments I had, including the painful ones, I realized that I could create even more beautiful experiences. I began to appreciate life again, so I fought for my life to stay alive. Thankfully I was able to make it out successfully. There is more to the story but this is just a summary and message that life is short. Live in the moment and be happy the best way you know how. This story I share with many people and am currently writing an autobiography about it. Soon I will create beautiful futures for many people across the globe, I want to see as many people happy as possible before I leave this Earth. Before anything happens to me again, I just want to fulfill my purpose and shed light in this world to let people know "Everything is going to be okay". With time and patience along with making good decisions. We can make life anything we want it to be. The power is in our hands, in our voice, all it takes is a little bit of force and action to manifest this new reality for us. I've already teamed up with a group of people who are willing to help me with my plans for the community of the world. When will we soon realize that this world is our stage? We were born free, why not live up to what it was meant to be in the first place?! This is what I feel makes me a leader, I know I have what it takes. Thank you guys for giving me this amazing opportunity and have a blessed day to whoever reads this!

My plans for the future are to teach and open up a healing retreat with my long-time best friend. There are so many things we humans have to go through especially being born into a world that programs us to be a certain way whether through social media or maybe even parenthood. I've dealt with quite the trauma growing up and it had shaped me to be a vicious individual towards others in my younger teenage years but ever since 2020 when everything went ballistic. I finally found myself ironically, I was able to pick up the broken pieces that, at the time, I didn't pay attention to. I just thought the personality I had was me. I had believed that my pain defined who I was subconsciously and therefore, took shape to it. Eventually seeing it manifest unintentionally through my behaviors. Now that I have healed, I can finally see things clearly. My goal is to help the youth and bring light to their lives in the best way I can. To show them that you should not be afraid to express yourself no matter what others may see as "different" from you. This scholarship will help me big time in investing in my future. Allowing me to get a little head start with this plan I have in mind but first, I wanted to accomplish college so that just in case, things may not work out. I will have a secondary option/path but regardless. I still will follow along the path I feel destined to follow which is teaching the youth and becoming more of like a guide/life coach. I've already created a team who are willing to help me achieve this goal. This is my purpose in living and I will do whatever it takes to achieve the "impossible". My family tree is not the best, there were a lot of hardships and negative traits passed down from person to person within the family but thankfully I was able to break mine. This included abuse, both physically, mentally, and emotionally. This I know because, I too, have been abused and also witnessed some family members of mine going through similar situations as such. This would also explain my outrageous behaviors at the time as well, as mentioned earlier. So If I can win this scholarship, not only will this help me financially, but this will also serve as a reminder to me and my team that anything is possible. All it takes is a leap of faith even when in doubt, trust that you will make the landing safely and most importantly, leap with your head high with no shame in sight. A loss equals growth and a win equals a win. That is how I see it.

My future self will be the inspiration for many youths and the definition of unconditional love with an incredibly artistic way of expression.

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I am an undergraduate as you may tell by my profile. I am known to be very loving and gentle to others. Some say I have this energy of somewhat like a therapist or a healer of some sort but that is not why I chose the field of Engineering as my future occupation. One thing about me besides that healing nature that I possess within myself is a very inventive, creative spirit. A spirit of fire with a passion and a heart for creating new things. Inventing new possible ways of living one's every day to day life and helping others who may be in need. I am willing to make life much simpler for as many people as possible. Surely enough, this passion that I have, brought life to the idea that I must take up Engineering for that very matter. I have a long ancestry and a history of family members being in such fields. I guess you can say that gift lies within me as well now. Ever since my mother's passing, I've been dedicated and incredibly more motivated than ever before. I dedicate this scholarship to my mother if I was to win. I will be able to afford the necessary education I may need to further prepare myself for my dream occupation. This will help me to find balance within my mind and quite actually set forth a bright path for me going into this field with an open mind that anything is possible. Now if this scholarship becomes my new waking reality and I'm able to get a hold of this blessing. My family will celebrate as this means a lot to me, my mother, my grandmother, my sisters, and my aunt. We've been waiting on an opportunity like this forever and this is a pretty big one. Currently, my financial situation isn't the best and I am suffering from financial ruin but I believe there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Not sure if this light will come from this scholarship but I am taking a leap of faith. At the end of the day, this is my purpose of living. This is who I am. Engineering is my dream occupation and nothing in this world ever discourages me to not pursue something that I am passionate about. I wanted to take the time to thank you guys for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and whether I win or not, I know deep down inside. "Everything is going to be okay". The main goal of this life that I am living is to ultimately be happy and this year has been pretty crazy for all of us but there is a light at the end of that tunnel. We just have to be patient and be in the flow of life. Be present. Thanks once again for this amazing opportunity!

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I am an undergraduate as you may tell by my profile. I am known to be very loving and gentle to others. Some say I have this energy of somewhat like a therapist or a healer of some sort but that is not why I chose the field of Engineering as my future occupation. One thing about me besides that healing nature that I possess within myself is a very inventive, creative spirit. A spirit of fire with a passion and a heart for creating new things. Inventing new possible ways of living one's every day to day life and helping others who may be in need. I am willing to make life much simpler for as many people as possible. Surely enough, this passion that I have, brought life to the idea that I must take up Engineering for that very matter. I have a long ancestry and a history of family members being in such fields. I guess you can say that gift lies within me as well now. Ever since my mother's passing, I've been dedicated and incredibly more motivated than ever before. I dedicate this scholarship to my mother if I was to win. I will be able to afford the necessary education I may need to further prepare myself for my dream occupation. This will help me to find balance within my mind and quite actually set forth a bright path for me going into this field with an open mind that anything is possible. Now if this scholarship becomes my new waking reality and I'm able to get a hold of this blessing. My family will celebrate as this means a lot to me, my mother, my grandmother, my sisters, and my aunt. We've been waiting on an opportunity like this forever and this is a pretty big one. Currently, my financial situation isn't the best and I am suffering from financial ruin but I believe there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Not sure if this light will come from this scholarship but I am taking a leap of faith. At the end of the day, this is my purpose of living. This is who I am. Engineering is my dream occupation and nothing in this world ever discourages me to not pursue something that I am passionate about. I wanted to take the time to thank you guys for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and whether I win or not, I know deep down inside. "Everything is going to be okay". The main goal of this life that I am living is to ultimately be happy and this year has been pretty crazy for all of us but there is a light at the end of that tunnel. We just have to be patient and be in the flow of life. Be present. Thanks once again for this amazing opportunity!

One effective way I like to contribute to the world is that I host live sessions on YouTube and Tiktok and promote nothing but positivity. I create lives with the intention for people to come and ask me questions, almost like a therapy session but online. These sessions can either be done on live or personal inbox messages or Facetime. I've evolved and learned numerous lessons over the past years. I've reprogrammed my mind to face the impossible, to be different, to control my emotions, to be able to see what others don't see, and with this wisdom. I share it amongst the people in my Live Streams. The amount of people whose lives I have affected through this is overwhelmingly positive and that is what keeps me going day by day. Many people have messaged me with their outcomes from the pieces of advice I've given them and I've never been happier. My goal in reaching out to the world is to spread light and help others evolve their consciousness. Most importantly, it is for people to know that being different is okay and to not fear being different from the rest of their friends or family. Even if it hurts, no matter how many insults one may get for being different. I want to bring a message of self-confidence and that one should never seek validation from others if they look good or not. We all are beautiful beings. Soon I plan on getting involved in more community services in different fields such as helping animals, providing food to those in need, donating to charity, etc. There is a list of things I've written in my journals on the numerous ways I've been wanting to contribute to the world. In the future, I also plan on building a healing center for various of different reasonings such as a place where those who suffered from major trauma can come to heal, a place to shelter those in need while helping them get on their feet, and a place for those interested in pushing their limitations to expand their consciousness altogether. It'll be like a Buddhist monastery which is kind of what I'm going for but with a bit of a twist. These plans I have in mind will take place sometime in the future but for the next 10 years. I wanna focus on filming and building my audience on social media with the positive teachings that I do. Everything I do, I must do with a purpose or else it holds no value. Therefore, I proudly set my intentions to help humanity as a whole and change as many lives through my voice as possible.

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. My greatest achievement is not backing down even though I suffered from many adversities. I've dealt with quite the trauma along with the death of my mother and my father isn't present. I am at risk of homelessness but one thing I discovered was my true power. My willpower has helped me overcome many adversities that presented themselves to me. I learned who I was and who I'm not. Every challenge that seemed to stray me away from happiness only seemed to bring me back with full force. Almost like a boomerang. Nothing ever brings you down, I realized that only you bring you down. Other than that, all of this that has happened to me only strengthens my spirit. It allowed me to see that the impossible is in fact, possible. This is what adversity has taught me, it taught me almost everything I need to know going forward into adulthood. Although I have nothing to my name financially, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is specifically planned for me to see. With all of this knowledge that I possessed over the years. I've made it my duty to help others suffering from similar situations. In my eyes, I feel like there is no future yet. There is only now, the present. I've reached out to many people and helped them. Provided them comfort when there was nobody by their side to give them what their hearts deeply desired. I also write poems and am currently working on a book about healing and the different phases of it. I remember back in 2020, I had suffered from the most terrible sickness ever that almost cost my life. The way that one experience of my life shifted my future tremendously really stuck out to me. I can't even remember that one day I was laying there in the hospital bed wanting to end it all but then I realized. With all of the beautiful moments I had, including the painful ones, I realized that I could create even more beautiful experiences. I began to appreciate life again, so I fought for my life to stay alive. Thankfully I was able to make it out successfully. There is more to the story but this is just a summary and message that life is short. Live in the moment and be happy the best way you know how. This story I share with many people and am currently writing an autobiography about it. Soon I will create beautiful futures for many people across the globe, I want to see as many people happy as possible before I leave this Earth. Before anything happens to me again, I just want to fulfill my purpose and shed light in this world to let people know "Everything is going to be okay". With time and patience along with making good decisions. We can make life anything we want it to be. The power is in our hands, in our voice, all it takes is a little bit of force and action to manifest this new reality for us. I've already teamed up with a group of people who are willing to help me with my plans for the community of the world. When will we soon realize that this world is our stage? We were born free, why not live up to what it was meant to be in the first place?! Thank you guys for giving me this amazing opportunity and have a blessed day to whoever reads this!

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I've dealt with quite the trauma along with the death of my mother and my father isn't present. I am at risk of homelessness but one thing I discovered was my true power. My willpower has helped me overcome many adversities that presented themselves to me. I learned who I was and who I'm not. Every challenge that seemed to stray me away from happiness only seemed to bring me back with full force. Almost like a boomerang. Nothing ever brings you down, I realized that only you bring you down. Other than that, all of this that has happened to me only strengthens my spirit. It allowed me to see that the impossible is in fact, possible. This is what adversity has taught me, it taught me almost everything I need to know going forward into adulthood. Although I have nothing to my name financially, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is specifically planned for me to see. With all of this knowledge that I possessed over the years. I've made it my duty to help others suffering from similar situations. In my eyes, I feel like there is no future yet. There is only now, the present. I've reached out to many people and helped them. Provided them comfort when there was nobody by their side to give them what their hearts deeply desired. I also write poems and am currently working on a book about healing and the different phases of it. I remember back in 2020, I had suffered from the most terrible sickness ever that almost cost my life. The way that one experience of my life shifted my future tremendously really stuck out to me. I can't even remember that one day I was laying there in the hospital bed wanting to end it all but then I realized. With all of the beautiful moments I had, including the painful ones, I realized that I could create even more beautiful experiences. I began to appreciate life again, so I fought for my life to stay alive. Thankfully I was able to make it out successfully. There is more to the story but this is just a summary and message that life is short. Live in the moment and be happy the best way you know how. This story I share with many people and am currently writing an autobiography about it. Soon I will create beautiful futures for many people across the globe, I want to see as many people happy as possible before I leave this Earth. Before anything happens to me again, I just want to fulfill my purpose and shed light in this world to let people know "Everything is going to be okay". With time and patience along with making good decisions. We can make life anything we want it to be. The power is in our hands, in our voice, all it takes is a little bit of force and action to manifest this new reality for us. I've already teamed up with a group of people who are willing to help me with my plans for the community of the world. When will we soon realize that this world is our stage? We were born free, why not live up to what it was meant to be in the first place?! Thank you guys for giving me this amazing opportunity and have a blessed day to whoever reads this!

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I've dealt with quite the trauma along with the death of my mother and my father isn't present. I am at risk of homelessness but one thing I discovered was my true power. My willpower has helped me overcome many adversities that presented themselves to me. I learned who I was and who I'm not. Every challenge that seemed to stray me away from happiness only seemed to bring me back with full force. Almost like a boomerang. Nothing ever brings you down, I realized that only you bring you down. Other than that, all of this that has happened to me only strengthens my spirit. It allowed me to see that the impossible is in fact, possible. This is what adversity has taught me, it taught me almost everything I need to know going forward into adulthood. Although I have nothing to my name financially, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is specifically planned for me to see. With all of this knowledge that I possessed over the years. I've made it my duty to help others suffering from similar situations. In my eyes, I feel like there is no future yet. There is only now, the present. I've reached out to many people and helped them. Provided them comfort when there was nobody by their side to give them what their hearts deeply desired. I also write poems and am currently working on a book about healing and the different phases of it. I remember back in 2020, I had suffered from the most terrible sickness ever that almost cost my life. The way that one experience of my life shifted my future tremendously really stuck out to me. I can't even remember that one day I was laying there in the hospital bed wanting to end it all but then I realized. With all of the beautiful moments I had, including the painful ones, I realized that I could create even more beautiful experiences. I began to appreciate life again, so I fought for my life to stay alive. Thankfully I was able to make it out successfully. There is more to the story but this is just a summary and message that life is short. Live in the moment and be happy the best way you know how. This story I share with many people and am currently writing an autobiography about it. Soon I will create beautiful futures for many people across the globe, I want to see as many people happy as possible before I leave this Earth. Before anything happens to me again, I just want to fulfill my purpose and shed light in this world to let people know "Everything is going to be okay". With time and patience along with making good decisions. We can make life anything we want it to be. The power is in our hands, in our voice, all it takes is a little bit of force and action to manifest this new reality for us. I've already teamed up with a group of people who are willing to help me with my plans for the community of the world. When will we soon realize that this world is our stage? We were born free, why not live up to what it was meant to be in the first place?! Thank you guys for giving me this amazing opportunity and have a blessed day to whoever reads this!

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I've dealt with quite the trauma along with the death of my mother and my father isn't present. I am at risk of homelessness but one thing I discovered was my true power. My willpower has helped me overcome many adversities that presented themselves to me. I learned who I was and who I'm not. Every challenge that seemed to stray me away from happiness only seemed to bring me back with full force. Almost like a boomerang. Nothing ever brings you down, I realized that only you bring you down. Other than that, all of this that has happened to me only strengthens my spirit. It allowed me to see that the impossible is in fact, possible. This is what adversity has taught me, it taught me almost everything I need to know going forward into adulthood. Although I have nothing to my name financially, I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel that is specifically planned for me to see. With all of this knowledge that I possessed over the years. I've made it my duty to help others suffering from similar situations. In my eyes, I feel like there is no future yet. There is only now, the present. I've reached out to many people and helped them. Provided them comfort when there was nobody by their side to give them what their hearts deeply desired. I also write poems and am currently working on a book about healing and the different phases of it. I remember back in 2020, I had suffered from the most terrible sickness ever that almost cost my life. The way that one experience of my life shifted my future tremendously really stuck out to me. I can't even remember that one day I was laying there in the hospital bed wanting to end it all but then I realized. With all of the beautiful moments I had, including the painful ones, I realized that I could create even more beautiful experiences. I began to appreciate life again, so I fought for my life to stay alive. Thankfully I was able to make it out successfully. There is more to the story but this is just a summary and message that life is short. Live in the moment and be happy the best way you know how. This story I share with many people and am currently writing an autobiography about it. Soon I will create beautiful futures for many people across the globe, I want to see as many people happy as possible before I leave this Earth. Before anything happens to me again, I just want to fulfill my purpose and shed light in this world to let people know "Everything is going to be okay". With time and patience along with making good decisions. We can make life anything we want it to be. The power is in our hands, in our voice, all it takes is a little bit of force and action to manifest this new reality for us. I've already teamed up with a group of people who are willing to help me with my plans for the community of the world. When will we soon realize that this world is our stage. We were born free, why not live up to what it was meant to be in the first place?! Thank you guys for giving me this amazing opportunity and have a blessed day to whoever reads this!

Hello, my name is Robert Ivry. I am an undergraduate as you may tell by my profile. I am known to be very loving and gentle to others. Some say I have this energy of somewhat like a therapist or a healer of some sort but that is not why I chose the field of Engineering as my future occupation. One thing about me besides that healing nature that I possess within myself is a very inventive, creative spirit. A spirit of fire with a passion and a heart for creating new things. Inventing new possible ways of living one's every day to day life and helping others who may be in need. I am willing to make life much simpler for as many people as possible. Surely enough, this passion that I have, brought life to the idea that I must take up Engineering for that very matter. I have a long ancestry and a history of family members being in such fields. I guess you can say that gift lies within me as well now. Ever since my mother's passing, I've been dedicated and incredibly more motivated than ever before. I dedicate this scholarship to my mother if I was to win. I will be able to afford the necessary education I may need to further prepare myself for my dream occupation. This will help me to find balance within my mind and quite actually set forth a bright path for me going into this field with an open mind that anything is possible. Now if this scholarship becomes my new waking reality and I'm able to get a hold of this blessing. My family and I will celebrate as this means a lot to me, my mother, my grandmother, my sisters, and my aunt. We've been waiting on an opportunity like this forever and this is a pretty big one. Currently, my financial situation isn't the best and I am suffering from financial ruin but I believe there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Not sure if this light will come from this scholarship but I am taking a leap of faith. At the end of the day, this is my purpose of living. This is who I am. Engineering is my dream occupation and nothing in this world ever discourages me to not pursue something that I am passionate about. I wanted to take the time to thank you guys for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and whether I win or not, I know deep down inside. "Everything is going to be okay". The main goal of this life that I am living is to ultimately be happy and this year has been pretty crazy for all of us but there is a light at the end of that tunnel. We just have to be patient and be in the flow of life. Be present. Thanks once again for this amazing opportunity!

My growth over the past year has been tremendous. The way I speak, the way I react. Over the past years, I’ve been going through some extremely hard times but I never allowed them to stop me. I had some down moments at times but I was able to conquer them. I’m proud of myself for that. Recently I have been dealing with a deceased relative who was my mother, leaving me feeling like I'm alone in this world by myself. I didn’t know what it would be like as an adult, I had no clue what to do. There were moments when I felt like giving up but I didn’t. I can say that nowadays I’ve become much mentally stronger and I’m able to deal with extremely difficult situations including extreme heartbreak while remaining a loving and open person but with my boundaries now set. Although all of these changes that I have gone through. I still am the same Robert Ivry with a nice smile, I still help others, and I still make sure everyone else is happy. However, stepping into 2023 I am now realizing my self-worth and that I must not ignore myself. Even my inner child needs happiness too. I try my best to stay focused on my happiness just as much as I do on others. Now and then, you can potentially catch me playing out in the rain, watching old cartoons that I once watched as a youngin. Just because one may be an adult doesn’t mean one should ever abandon their inner child’s desires. Being mature doesn’t mean you should neglect your childlike desires, at that point you would be running away from a part of you that wants to feel happy. I understood that all of the pain I’ve emotionally endured was only meant to build me up and strengthen me to the core. It was meant to bring lessons and wisdom into my naive mind at the time. Sometimes when the pain does hit, it feels like the world and God himself is against you. But when you think about it, everything is meant to shape us into a version of ourselves that can take anything and win in life no matter the social or financial status one may have. My mother’s passing taught me a lot of things and not only that. Other hardships like dealing with heartbreak from a lover, being publicly humiliated all because I was hanging with the wrong group of individuals, financial hardships and how to cope with the stress of adulthood, etc. I’ve met a version of myself that I now feel more confident and safe with because I know this version of myself will keep me protected.

My growth over the past year has been tremendous. The way I speak, the way I react. Over the past years, I’ve been going through some extremely hard times but I never allowed them to stop me. I had some down moments at times but I was able to conquer them. I’m proud of myself for that. Recently I have been dealing with a deceased relative who was my mother, leaving me feeling like I'm alone in this world by myself. I didn’t know what it would be like as an adult, I had no clue what to do. There were moments when I felt like giving up but I didn’t. I can say that nowadays I’ve become much mentally stronger and I’m able to deal with extremely difficult situations including extreme heartbreak while remaining a loving and open person but with my boundaries now set. Although all of these changes that I have gone through. I still am the same Robert Ivry with a nice smile, I still help others, and I still make sure everyone else is happy. However, stepping into 2023 I am now realizing my self-worth and that I must not ignore myself. Even my inner child needs happiness too. I try my best to stay focused on my happiness just as much as I do on others. Now and then, you can potentially catch me playing out in the rain, watching old cartoons that I once watched as a youngin. Just because one may be an adult doesn’t mean one should ever abandon their inner child’s desires. Being mature doesn’t mean you should neglect your childlike desires, at that point you would be running away from a part of you that wants to feel happy. I understood that all of the pain I’ve emotionally endured was only meant to build me up and strengthen me to the core. It was meant to bring lessons and wisdom into my naive mind at the time. Sometimes when the pain does hit, it feels like the world and God himself is against you. But when you think about it, everything is meant to shape us into a version of ourselves that can take anything and win in life no matter the social or financial status one may have. My mother’s passing taught me a lot of things and not only that. Other hardships like dealing with heartbreak from a lover, being publicly humiliated all because I was hanging with the wrong group of individuals, financial hardships and how to cope with the stress of adulthood, etc. I’ve met a version of myself that I now feel more confident and safe with because I know this version of myself will keep me protected.

Feeling A Feeling - Poem by Robert Ivry --------------------------------------------------------------- Walking this one-way road The fog in the distance shifted into distant memories Memories I felt like I could reach Memories I felt that could bring me back home Memories I knew could make me feel the way I used to Yet the further I walked The road seemed to stretch even further The horizon kept pace with me as I endlessly chased my distant memories It took a while for me to realize… That instead of chasing my old memories I could be chasing my dreams Dreams that could make me feel alive again Dreams that could feel that voided space within me Dreams that I know would elevate everything well within me like an ignition of a flame Yet the further I ran The road seemed to push me back to the beginning again... The road kept me still, with no progress, no movement Years went by, feeling like a mouse treading in circles But as I kept going, the light that stood out in midst of the fog grew brighter than ever I could finally feel my happiness nearby Eventually, the light succumbed to the roads and mist Here I was... In a world full of everything… but... I didn’t feel anything... I thought maybe the feeling was pending Maybe it takes a few seconds... Minutes... Hours... Days... Weeks... The weeks seemed like forever Yet, there wasn’t anything It was peaceful, yet blank How can a dream, the idea of having everything, feel so pleasant in my head... Yet so blank once the milestone was reached But then... I realized The happiness I was chasing was already here with me… The moments I dreamed, the pleasant feeling it brought me Gave me this sense of joy If an idea was able to bring me some type of hope What if... I trained my mind to be accepting of the now, and the present and made this my dream The fun is within the journey a seeker takes hold of Being in the present was everything on its own... The road was for sure lonely, I haven't brought anyone along because no one has volunteered This endless paradise with obstacles none of my friends wanted to endure with me It is not for the weak and it is a genuine maze one can get trapped in Although the journey was lonely, I realized that the fun was the journey itself The fact that our journeys are ongoing is the exciting experience most forget and get lost in I remember the amount of joy I felt feeling the rain collapse upon my skin The rain seemed to kiss my waking flesh, it gave me rejuvenation As if it energized my soul with an everlasting touch, the touch was felt on a cellular level The rushing cold touch of the multiple droplets tapping my head and shoulders Like little nudges saying "wake up and live" My adrenaline rushed throughout my body, awakening my nerves with a shock The feeling itself was uplifting and captivating, it was the joy I'd been chasing for all of these years This is everything Everything I needed was here with me from the beginning... At the very start of my journey, all I had to do was embrace the present If only I would've known before, I would have walked my way through this journey To further dissect and enjoy that feeling of being up While also enjoying the moments of being down There is nothing to lose at those times, they were my favorites.

One effective way I like to contribute as of currently, to the world is that I host live sessions on YouTube and Tiktok and promote nothing but positivity. I create lives with the intention for people to come and ask me questions, almost like a therapy session but online. These sessions can either be done on live or personal inbox messages or facetime. I've evolved and learned numerous lessons over the past years. I've reprogrammed my mind to face the impossible, to be different, to control my emotions, to be able to see what others don't see, and with this wisdom. I share it amongst the people in my Livestreams. The amount of people whose lives I have affected through this is overwhelmingly positive and that is what keeps me going day by day. Many people have messaged me with their outcomes from the pieces of advice I've given them and I've never been happier. My goal in reaching out to the world is to spread light and help others evolve their consciousness. Most importantly, it is for people to know that being different is okay and to not fear being different from the rest of their friends or family. Even if it hurts, no matter how many insults one may get for being different. I want to bring a message of self-confidence and that one should never seek validation from others if they look good or not. We all are beautiful beings. Soon I plan on getting involved in more community services in different fields such as helping animals, providing food to those in need, donating to charity, etc. There is a list of things I've written in my journals on the numerous ways I've been wanting to contribute to the world. In the future, I also plan on building a healing center for various of different reasonings such as a place where those who suffered from major trauma can come to heal, a place to shelter those in need while helping them get on their feet, and a place for those interested in pushing their limitations to expand their consciousness altogether. It'll be like a Buddhist monastery which is kind of what I'm going for but with a bit of a twist. These plans I have in mind will take place sometime in the future but for the next 10 years. I wanna focus on filming and building my audience on social media with the positive teachings that I do. Everything I do, I must do with a purpose or else it holds no value. Therefore, I proudly set my intentions to help humanity as a whole and change as many lives through my voice and actions as possible.

One thing about myself that I love the most and that I feel will stand out in the healthcare setting is the fact that I can deeply connect with people on an empathic level. After years of meditation, I've developed this ability to focus and tune everything else out. I tend to feel others' emotions, pain, happiness, whatever the case may be. This is why I deeply feel that I will make a huge impact in the healthcare field. My empathy and persuasiveness work together in such an intriguing way, I'm usually known as the motivator within my friend groups. Ever since I was around the age of 14, people naturally would come to me and feel open to opening up about their issues. So in a way, I was like a young therapist people would go to naturally. I always had this aura of making people feel safe and loved around me. This does have its pros and cons because yes, making people happy makes me happy but sometimes it can cause me emotional instability if done excessively without the proper grounding and self-care. My future goal as a PA is to uplift and bring light to many souls in the need of healing. Although I am one man, all it takes is one man to make a huge impact on the world. This is something I've been naturally drawn to ever since I was a youngin. Helping others to heal and evolve is my reason for living, it is naturally something that has been placed in my heart from the moment I was birthed into this world. As a Buddhist, my heart is a piece of everyone else's heart. When I see someone broken, I see an aspect of me that was once broken. So fixing someone's heart is rewarding to me because it lets me know that I'm contributing goodness to this world. "You are not a drop in the ocean, but you are the ocean in one drop", is a quote by the poet Rumi. Even if it was one person that I helped heal. Every step adds up to an entire staircase, meaning the amount of progress that's been accomplished in the long-term goal. I believe that everyone's actions create a domino effect. For example, hurting someone may cause that person to hurt others or healing someone may eventually lead to that person healing someone else and the list goes on and on. In conclusion, this is my reason for living and I feel like I have what it takes to make a huge impact on this world in general.

My growth over the past year has been tremendous. The way I speak, the way I react. Over the past years, I’ve been going through some extremely hard times but I never allowed them to stop me. I had some down moments at times but I was able to conquer them. I’m proud of myself for that. Recently I have been dealing with a deceased relative who was my mother, leaving me feeling like I'm alone in this world by myself. I didn’t know what it would be like as an adult, I had no clue what to do. There were moments when I felt like giving up but I didn’t. I can say that nowadays I’ve become much mentally stronger and I’m able to deal with extremely difficult situations including extreme heartbreak while remaining a loving and open person but with my boundaries now set. Although all of these changes that I have gone through. I still am the same Robert Ivry with a nice smile, I still help others, and I still make sure everyone else is happy. However, stepping into 2023 I am now realizing my self-worth and that I must not ignore myself. Even my inner child needs happiness too. I try my best to stay focused on my happiness just as much as I do on others. Now and then, you can potentially catch me playing out in the rain, watching old cartoons that I once watched as a youngin. Just because one may be an adult doesn’t mean one should ever abandon their inner child’s desires. Being mature doesn’t mean you should neglect your childlike desires, at that point you would be running away from a part of you that wants to feel happy. I understood that all of the pain I’ve emotionally endured was only meant to build me up and strengthen me to the core. It was meant to bring lessons and wisdom into my naive mind at the time. Sometimes when the pain does hit, it feels like the world and God himself is against you. But when you think about it, everything is meant to shape us into a version of ourselves that can take anything and win in life no matter the social or financial status one may have. My mother’s passing taught me a lot of things and not only that. Other hardships like dealing with heartbreak from a lover, being publicly humiliated all because I was hanging with the wrong group of individuals, financial hardships and how to cope with the stress of adulthood, etc. I’ve met a version of myself that I now feel more confident and safe with because I know this version of myself will keep me protected.