Living an Alpha Phi Life

Back in August of 2011 I made one of the best decisions of my life by joining a sorority. Those who choose not to participate in Greek Life all have their own reasons or excuses but I knew going into college that I wanted to be a part of an organization greater than myself and for me, Greek Life was just the right thing! Most people categorize sorority girls by saying that we are all party animals, blonde, skinny, tall, tan, unintelligent, conformists that pay for our friends. But let me tell you about my sisters and I:

Every Alpha Phi I have met is a beautiful, intelligent, and independent women. They consistently strive on scholarship, sisterhood, service to others, leadership, and loyalty. And we pride ourselves on being women of a higher standards. 

As you have read in earlier blog posts, I have decided that I need to live a healthier, purer lifestyle and I believe that Alpha Phi is helping me do just that. Yes, we have social lives, but that does not make us a stereotype. The one thing I am trying to do is live what we call the, "Alpha Phi life". An Alpha Phi should at all times put others before herself, she should work to bettering herself as well as her community. An Alpha Phi should promote and assist helping others reach their highest of potential in all aspects of life. She should think before acting, she should make informed choices. Most importantly, she should live out our values by living a life with a purpose! This is what I need to do, what I want to live for. 

Last Saturday, one of my sisters and I were invited to have dinner with the Chef of our sorority house and his wife at their home. It was easily one of the most incredible nights of my life. Our Chef, George, is a pastor at a local church and we decided to confide in him and his wife on our new journey of bettering ourselves. They stopped everything and thanked the Lord for us the minute we told them! It was such a touching experience. Their encouragement and support for our decision was overwhelming. They offered up their home and food to us and for hours we just sat and talked, we even just sat in silence. It was the first time I announced out loud that I need a change. I am not a bad person, nor do I make that bad of decisions. I just feel that recently my social life has become more of a priority and that my actions do not reflect what my values are, and I want to refocus myself as the upcoming school year approaches. 

George said something that I don't think I will ever forget. He told us, "we all only have one life... One life to make a difference in the lives of others. Therefore, we must be like a pebble in a pond. Impact one person, and let the ripples carry on what you have taught them." That is what I need to be! Like a pebble in a pond! Maybe I have already impacted someones life, maybe not. Maybe I have been a role model, or a mentor, maybe not. But I know that I want to be that person. I know I have the capability and the resources to be and do anything. Cheers to this new journey, one day at a time. 

Until next time, 

Chani