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    Think For Yourself
    Think For Yourself
    Think For Yourself
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    Think For Yourself

    By Ryan Lessard

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    ...remember him always warning and foretelling of not allowing oneself to be one of the confused masses. Always question the majority and authority. He found comfort in his writing though I was not aware of how much so until much further down the road in adulthood. I believe it's how he copes and processes the world around him. The international world and well as his little world he envelopes himself in. Some may think his writing sounds militant or angry, and at times, rightfully so. Really he is a peaceful, kindhearted man who wants what's best for humanity, always. He reminds all who know him to be leery of all things media, search for truth, and always see all sides to every story. He is the one of the least judgmental people I know. He allows all in his company to be themselves. He is truly himself always, no matter who is around. He unknowingly gives permission to let others' "light" shine by being supportive and a friend, and allowing his own to shine without fear or hesitation. He supports other writers to go and explore 'and to write'. Actually, whatever your art is, he encourages you to 'go do it'.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRyan Lessard
    Release dateSep 2, 2014
    ISBN9781310877421
    Think For Yourself
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    Ryan Lessard

    poet, writer & random thinkerfrom Brockton, MA

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