Dewey Bozella

By: Gabriela Yareliz

I have been thinking of Dewey Bozella, the boxer who was in jail for most of his life for a crime he didn’t commit. He came to the University of Florida this past school year. When one hears his story there is a lot one can learn; he is a man of faith, courage, integrity and strength. There is one thing he said that stands out to me always.

He said we should think along these lines:

“What would you do if you had no fear?”

I think this is a reminder of the way we should live. Everytime I think about taking an easier way, a more comfortable way– I think of his words.

What would I do if I had no fear?

What would you do?

It is time we start living with no fear– as if we walked straight out of the lion’s den. Stories before us stand to testify that with God’s help, we’ll walk out fulfilled; strong; alive.

Published by Gabriela Yareliz

Gabriela is a writer, editor and attorney. She loves the art of storytelling, and she is based in NYC.

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