Dare to be different

I'm not perfect by Cheesa feat. Charice

"Dare to be real, dare to be different

because different is

extraordinary."

        Challenges being thrown at us by life aren’t meant to break us, but instead to build us. A person or two anywhere around the world maybe suffering of what we are suffering now, but we may not do the same thing. A solution to a problem differs from a person to another. It’s our choice to go on with life, or give up. Giving up is a matter of choice, not chance.

        When being challenged, giving up should never be a choice. We should trust ourselves that we can overcome the challenge we have in life because we wouldn’t really overcome it if we don’t trust ourselves, right? But if challenges get a little bit very difficult for us, a little help wouldn’t hurt. And this little help is lacking in the bullying cases.

        So what if you want to be alone, just listening to music or reading a book? So what if you’re ‘too’ intelligent for them? So what if you’re not like them? Being unique is different from being weird. They call you nerd? Take it as a compliment. It means they see you as intelligent. They call you weird? Take it as a compliment. It means they see you as a unique person. We should take criticisms as constructive criticisms. Never let those ‘names’ get into you. They just call you names? Let them. Be passive to that. You’ll never notice, they’ll get tired one day and stop. BUT, take note, be passive if they JUST call you names. Take actions if they do further than that like hurting you physically. ‘Actions’ ask you to tell the people older than you that can do the necessary actions for the case.  Some surveys say that one of the top reasons of unsolved bullying cases is that the person being bullied let themselves be bullied.

        So maybe, one of you out there that might be reading this and maybe you’re bullied. Please take necessary actions and don’t call this nothing. It’s for the good of everyone. Hey! Maybe you’re the bully. Another please, find another outlet? Not other people. Try talking to your parents, your best friend, or even your teacher. They could help you. If you can’t tell them, a journal would do. Tell your journal what you really feel. Stop bullying.

        You! Dare to be different. Being different in a good way of course. It isn’t bad, you’ll see. Be real. Don’t try to force yourself into fitting in. Yes we need to blend in, but not in a way that we’re forcing it. Being real is the key. You’ll find someone out there that maybe having the same problem and you two could help each other and overcome. (PLUG: Watch ‘The Clique’. It’s a movie similar to the topic.)

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The Truly Great

          A poem made by Stephen Spenders that describes what a great person is. In my opinion, a 'great' person is not the famous ones, nor the rich ones. Though usually, a great person becomes famous. A great person is someone that made a great change for the better.

          People whom I think great are the people around me that shaped me to who I am now. First is my family, especially my parents. They were my first teachers, first people to see the real me and they were the ones I’m with every single day. From our ESP (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao) lessons before, what we see from our parents is what we’ll do in the society. For example, if a person’s parents are always fighting, he or she may be violent. But when a person’s parents are the opposite, the person may have the tendencies to be understanding or quiet. I see my parents as the mould of my life for they were the ones guiding me ‘til now. Also, my aunts and uncles that help me in any way they can. They were also my guide alongside with my parents. I also included my cousin (I’m 4 years younger than her) because I treat her as my best friend and she gives me advices on all my problems- that helps all the time! Second, I think the people I idolize (KathNiel, P5, SofKing and John Green) are great, I would not idolize them if I don’t think they’re great! In simple ways, they’ve made me change for the better like improving my time management. *grins* Of course, as I’ve said, great people are usually famous like Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Ferdinand Marcos, Ninoy Aquino, Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Marc Pingris. They were really my inspiration ever since. They have shown patience, intelligence, and the good attitude to people around them. They were also humble to their achievements and I can say that they really deserve to be called great.

          As what Martin Luther King Jr. said, not everyone can be famous but everyone can be great for greatness is measured by service.

Remembering me?

                A question in our activity was: "How do you want people to remember you most?" Well, my answer goes like this: "I want them to remember me by the good deed or act I've done and the change (for the better) I've made them to do so. And I want them to remember me because I inspired them."

                Legacy is a mark you leave to people who believe in you. They were the ones who were inspired by your acts, or your words. A legacy is not a mark left only by dead people. In my 13 years of existence, I know I have no legacy yet. This is because: first, I know I'm a passive person and second, I just know I still don't have one. People may remember me in a way or two, yes, but I know everyone wants the ‘mark’ that even though a lot of years pass by will still always be there. I also want people to remember me as the “real” me, not the one whom they expect me to be. For instance, if I was controlled by my parents too tightly, I would be that ‘goody two shoes’ girl or the very prim and proper, that’s how people will remember me. But, that will never be me. I’m not saying that I’m no good, but of course I break rules, and go against instructions.

                I never dreamt of having a ‘legacy’. As I've said, I’m a very passive person. But then came the time when our lesson was about it. I knew what legacy is, of course, who wouldn't? Though in no way I thought that I would want one. When I first saw the question ("How do you want people to remember you most?") all I've thought of is that I wanted to be remembered because I am simply me and not because I've done something that was done formerly by somebody else.

                Well, not everyone get to have the chance to attain that ‘climax’ of their life. Not everyone get to have their legacy. So if I were you, it’s best to do the most of what we can do in our lives and enjoy. We’ll never know, in maybe a time span of 20 years, we’re the next Cory Aquino or Dr. Jose Rizal. Or one day, you'll say this: