Mackenzie Link

I am Mackenzie Link. I am incredibly resistant to change. Coming back to One Stone this fall was hard. I struggled pivoting to remote, working in small pods, socially distancing from staff/students, and with all of the other COVID protocols. It was hard to not be able to see everyone, meet new students, have group hugs at the end of our campfires, and be in a big circle at the end of every day with a “three two One Stone!”. This term has been the most difficult time of my life because of all the changes in the world and all of the massive changes in my life. I have climbed a mountain, and I am just barely seeing the top. This year is coming to a close, and I am coming to terms with the changes it has brought. I have struggled, had my breakdowns, and had my breakthroughs. This is my celebration for how high I have climbed. This video is in honor of myself, and a tribute to someone who has created the biggest challenge, but who has also brought me the most opportunity for doing good. To do good is to change someone's world, in any way, big or small. My vision statement is “shake the foundation” which directly translates to change the world. Right now, this video is a huge way I am affecting my world and the world of my family. After helping my grandmother the last few months, I have started to become less resistant to change. I am learning to accept that I can’t change people, only my view of them.