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NTRODUCTIONS
ur generation is plagued by routine. Everyday, we
get up at the same time to go to the same place Step 3: Appreciating
where we are taught by the same teachers in the With the stress of routine, it doesn’t come second nature
O same classrooms. Most of us have walked our to take a step back. But perception is power. The ability
life path with our heads down, rarely looking up to to remove yourself from a situation and appreciate its
appreciate the view or to see where we’re headed. We’re beauties and flaws will make you a better person.
always waiting for something to happen, relying on
chance to bring us opportunity. We put things off. All Step 4: Pushing through
too often we find ourselves forgetting to make time to There will always be another hurdle to jump over.
enjoy the journey. And soon enough, we’re another year Obstacles are constant. How you confront them is what
older and nothing has changed. differs. Whatever might be in front of you, always push
through. What’s on the other side is always worth it.
Transcend means “to be or go beyond the range of limits
of (something abstract).” We’ve been waiting idly for too Step 5: Knowing why
long. Now is the time to transcend, and this book is just Looking, seeing, appreciating, and confronting are
the beginning. inconsequential without answering the age-old question,
why? Why are you doing it all? Have a purpose behind
To truly transcend means looking up, seeing, everything you do.
appreciating, pushing through anything in the way, and
knowing why you’re doing it all. Transcending boundaries and conventions starts with
you. That’s why we did it all. For you. I hope you enjoy.
Step 1: Looking Up
Don’t get lost in the routine. Don’t get caught up waiting LOVE.
for something to happen. You are the engine of change.
You’re the only one with the power to do something.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. CRESTIANiM
Step 2: Seeing
MANAGING EDITOR: HANY ZERBIB
Looking and seeing are two very separate and non
exchangeable actions. To look means to physically ADVISORS: MRS. BETH KENNEDY & MRS. METZGER
gaze. Seeing means perceiving and understanding. Stop
looking and start seeing. There are beautiful things
happening all around you. Notice.
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