Always Remember Who You Represent

     Being part of a minority isn't something that should ashame us; on the contrary, it should give us the power to embrace our race. It is common in a big group of people to have small segregations that are discriminated due to ethnicity and language. Running Brave exposes how a discriminated individual is encouraged by his own to shine in The Olympics. The support "your people", family and friends give is something that will never be replaced. They are the only ones who can push you to the limit because they are part of who you are.

     Bigger and powerful factions of society are characterized for bullying minorities, and many times this is the reason why victimized individuals quit or are unable to achieve their dreams. I believe that stepping up to those people, as Mills did, makes your culture and community known and respected. It doesn't matter if your dream is as big as making it to The Olympics, or a common one as being a succesful professional, they all represent that small group that needs an opportunity to flourish in society. Usually people coming from small groups experience scarcity and are bound to make the best out of what they have. 

  

     A person that tends to have everything doesn't know or have the opportunity to know about the minority's shortage. Because of how the people discriminated get to the top is what makes them so special. In the movie, the protagonist may have not had the facilities nor recourses the top runners had, but still, he proved to be the best at it. Although he at some point lost all his courage, going back to his home led him to rethink why he was there. All of "his people" were supporting him in a way nobody else would because it was his bravery what made him embrace his race. The journey might not be that pleasant at times, but the outcome and satisfaction will fulfill your heart and community with happiness regardless how small they might be.