This quote by Sylvia Plath showcases an important reality in the lives of many teens and adults today. I too am a strongly believer of this quote,i believe that if one has the proper mindset all things become possible for them. I also strongly believe that the reason people dont follow their dreams or accomplish the goals they set out is because they think that it isn't possible for them or isn't realistic. For example, most people say they want to be successful but they dont want it bad they just kinda want it , they dont want to be successful as bad as they want to party or even sleep. This relates to what Sylvia is saying because many people today will blame others for their misfortune but in reality its their fault, they are their biggest discouragement. Personally this quote speaks volumes to me because it stands true for me in certain situations, but upon reading this quote it motivated me to be a better me.
Throughout each stage of my life i have set goals for the future that help me to stay motivated and determined. Setting goals for yourself is a good practice because it helps you in a lot of ways, for example setting goals could help you stay on task and focused. The three goals i set for myself consists of long-term and short-term goals.
1. Before i graduate high school, i would like to make a difference in the lives of those around me. I have been inspired by a particular teacher who shared with me their secret to happiness, they told me that through making others happy you will become happy as well.Before i graduate i want to change the life of at least one person for the better, it could be something as little as making them feel safe or inspiring them to do good or even being there for them in times of difficulty.
2. After high school i will like to be attending University of Toronto by God's grace and through hard work and dedication i will achieve honor roll again in my grade 12 year. Also, during my time at the university i am going to achieve a GPA of 3.2 and these grades will help me achieve my next goal which is to get into Medical School.
3. Lastly, my final and most important goal is to become a doctor and help people in their everyday lives. I want to honestly impact the world and make it a better place , whether that means sacrificing my time in attempts to save someones life or just doing the right thing my helping the less fortunate but either way i want to make a difference.
These are the goals i set for myself and i will achieve them no matter what adversity's stand against me I will never give up!!!!!
For the past few years there has been a big spike in conspiracy theories, one source of conspiracies viewed by many is the kids show Simpsons. They have literally predicated the future multiply times, and the amazing thing is that they predicated it 10 -15 years before it even happened!!! For example in 1997 a Simpsons episode aired , in the episode homers son Bart reported symptoms of an unknown virus called "Ebola" . More than 10 years late this episode came to pass as the Ebola virus spread widely around the nation. Another terrifying example of how the Simpsons predicated the future was with the 2016 presidential elections. The episode aired almost 10 years ago and during that time no one would ever even imagine someone like Trump running for president but it happened, and the weird part is they got every detail from what they wore till things that happened such as signs falling. There are still many things predicated on Simpsons that are yet to happened and it will be interesting to find out how they play out.
I am you in the future, I've decided to give you tips and advice to make sure that you have a good high school career. Firstly, i just want to tell you that if you remember any of the things I'm about to tell you remember this one. High school is a transition period, its all about finding yourself, having fun with friends(yes that includes fooling around and getting in trouble SOMETIMES but not too much). I want to tell you to cherish the friends you have in high school because they wont be there for ever, some of the people you talk to everyday in a few years you wont ever see them or talk to them again. Yeah, its crazy because the bonds you have with people today that you think are unbreakable will slowly break apart with time. When this happens don't get sad or discouraged, change is part of life and the people you meet everyday give you an opportunity to learn something new and once they've served their purpose there is no point in them being there anymore(p.s its completely normal to feel upset during this period). I want to tell you that education is key but the key to education is balance. You have to have a balance between your social life, family, religion, personal time, and education unless sooner or later things will crumble down on you. My English teacher once said that education is key because it gives you choices. You are like anyone else, you weren't born into an vastly high income family therefore not everything was laid out for you. i'm not gonna lie it will take A LOT of work to accomplish the things you set out for yourself. But honestly,if you work hard and stay dedicated good things will come your way.
Also, i want to inform you that in the future you will experience hardships, you'll experience days where you feel like giving up, days where you don't have the strength to go on but those are the days that define who you are. Only during hardships and adversity can you truly find yourself, it doesn't matter how many times you fail, success will surly come to those that work hard no matter what.And especially during these times, i urge you to get close with God. When life gets too hard to stand..kneel and pray.
OH Yeah i almost forgot, the second most important thing you will need to know is that throughout high school there are going to be good and bad experiences but each one will lead to something new that you haven't experience so you should step out of your comfort zone. Try new things, you never know what could happened maybe you may like it.
Lastly, I want you to know that no matter what you do don't give up on anything. You can do anything you set your mind to, don't give up just because you failed. Look at failure as a stepping stone to success. After high school is over there will be many changes but remember that its for the better and don't forget who helped you when you needed. Before you leave high school i'm giving you a mission!! My mission for you if you choose to accept it is that within the 3 years you have left of high school strive to make a difference in the lives of those you meet. Becoming successful doesn't mean anything if you don't have people to celebrate that achievement with. Help those around you, not because i told you to but because its just the right thing to do.
