Every once in a while,a situation presents itself to you, and in so doing, however unwittingly, that situation tests your resolve, challenges your moral fiber and forces you to examine (or re-examine) your values. These are the "pivotal moments" in our lives when our choices begin to define who we are.
When things like these happen, one of two things may be the result:
you will try to ignore the situation until it absolutely HAS to command your attention,
or
you will rush to a decision so that you don't have to think about it for too long.
I have a theory about why these two possible reactions are so prevalent. And here it is:
There are simply not enough moments in a teenager's day to give the appropriate attention to the notion (idea) of what he or she values.
Not to mention the word itself, values, is such an abstract term that who really has to time to ponder its meaning AND the implications AND live the life of a carefree kid? Nobody.
So, as a result of my theory, this blog question was born. Because sometimes we actually have to MAKE the time to do stuff like this, not because of a grade (although certainly that too), but because these are golden opportunities to ask ourselves who we really are.
I would like you to really let the questions I am presenting here have some time to marinate so that you can reach a deeper level of understanding.
What DO you value?
Please don't say things such as "friends, family, or iPhone 12thousand in rose gold."
Those things are just that--things (yes, even the people).
While they have surface value, they are not what I am talking about. Why? Because, in order to get to the deeper understanding of yourself and your actual values, you have to ask yourself WHY you consider those things valuable.
We already know the selfish answer to what makes the people in our lives valuable--we need them. That's why I don't want you to list people.
Because, now, you have to ask yourself a two-part, very fundamental question:
1)What makes you so mad you could scream? What fills you with unabashed joy?
and
2)Why do you have those reactions to what you listed?
The sum total of those answers is the amorphous notion of your values.
These are hard questions, and like all hard questions, the answers may take a while to come and you may have to write it as you're thinking about it. Please do so, because I would be willing to bet that all of us could benefit from your thought process as well as your answers.
Buena Suerte.
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes me so mad I want to scream is when I see disrespect or words and actions that happen without thinking before. When someone disrespects another person or treats them as they are not there makes me internally scream in anger. Maybe that’s because that person doesn’t like them or see them as someone they want to be around. It frustrates me how selfish one can be just because if they associate themselves with someone who they think isn’t cool enough or pretty enough just because it would make them look bad. I want to scream when someone is disrespectful and oblivious to what they are doing mainly because I always put myself in another persons shoes. It may make me seem super respectful and quiet. It doesn’t mean I don’t speak my mind but I think before I speak my mind. I know how even just one word that wasn’t meant to say can ruin someone’s day or make them think differently about themselves in a negative way for awhile. Something that fills me with an infinite amount of joy would be simple things like a compliment or a good test grade or a good day that doesn’t ruin my mood. I get happy easily over the smallest things because it shows the littlest effort with a huge meaning. I also have never expected a lot from the people or things around me so it doesn’t take a lot to make me happy. A compliment from someone means a lot because they took the the couple of seconds out of their day to recognize me and make me feel good even if it was unattended. This is because I feel like I am a shadow sometimes and when people recognize me then it changes my shadow to a person who is seen and appreciated and that makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to just sum up one thing I value. I’m thankful for a bountiful amount of things or people in my life. The feelings they bring me and the support they provide me with. I’ve thought about this question and narrowed it down to the best of my ability. The thing I value the most is my happiness. I appreciate how strong I’ve become in a small amount of time. Watching my parents go through a divorce and still being able to vividly remember the nights they would argue. It made me realize how independent I’ve become. I value my fair and mature mind. But most of all I value how I put myself myself first. Not everyone can say they can so that. I’m still caring for others but I know that if I have someone toxic come into my life I can handle it to benefit myself. Being happy means so much to me. I’ve been in low points and I never want to feel the pain I’ve felt again so I always make sure that when I’m going through something, I take care of it anyway I can. It’s hard for people to maintain happiness and with all the blessings I have in my life, I can say that I’m happy and want to maintain the feeling of happiness throughout my life. The one thing that makes me so mad, so aggravated, so livid... is my parents when they argue. Recently they have been having big issues that is getting more family involved. I hear my parents complain about the other to me. It messes up your perspective on your parents so much when you hear them talk down on the other. I’ve screamed and I’ve cried directly towards both of my parents for the issues they cause me and eachother. I feel this way and react this way because the fact my parents can’t be mature enough to acknowledge their faults to make their kids lives better frazzles me. They both have tried but they just don’t understand how much I see. When I accomplish something in life, from a 100 on a test, working all day, winning a race, getting recognized by a coach, or earning a masters. In the moment of feeling accomplished I feel so happy for myself. I feel this because I know it’s something that only certain people can accomplish.
ReplyDeleteI value people who are independent, caring, and determined to reach their goals. My closest friends are like this and that’s why I go to them for a lot of things. I value these characteristics in people because I don’t like to be around people that think their parents are going to take care of them, so they don’t have to do anything now. My friends know the reality of things and are willing to work to achieve their goals. They also help me reach my goals and I do the same for them. Without my friends, I wouldn’t be where I am today because they have helped me through so much. The thing that makes me mad at night is that fact that some people can disrespect someone or make fun of them without considering what they go through at home. Not everyone is good at hiding their baggage because it could be bigger than other people’s, so they shouldn’t be put down because of it. I’m not saying go out and learn what everyone is going through. I’m saying, consider that maybe they’re acting a certain way today because maybe something happened at home, and they don’t want to talk about it. Or maybe they are failing a class because they don’t have a place to study at home. You never know, so don’t think that everyone has the perfect “white picket fence” life. The thing that brings me joy is when I accomplish a goal of mine. That means everything to me because it means that all of my hard work has paid off. Whether it’s something small like passing a quiz or something big like getting a good score on the SAT, it still counts. This is the reason why I challenge myself everyday.
ReplyDeleteWhen people are asked what they value in life, most of the time, the generic ideas such as friends, family, and objects come to mind. Although we do value these things, they aren't our core values. These core values are often the reason you value the other things. One of my biggest values is happiness. I love when people are nice to each other or telling jokes because it makes everyone happy. This is also why I value family, friends, and material items... They make me happy. Another thing I value is working hard for my goals. It doesn't matter what it is, I still want to try my best and succeed. The thing that makes me mad is when people are super mean to others. It's fine if they're friends and they both know they're joking, but when people purposely try to hurt others, it really bothers me. I just don't get what anyone gains from it. I still don't fully understand what my values are, but I'm starting to figure it out.
ReplyDeleteI value people who always treat others kindly and with respect, even when it is difficult to do so. Treating others with kindness and respect is the most important thing in my eyes. Before speaking I always put myself into the other persons point of view and make sure what I’m saying will be perceived in a kind way that doesn’t hurt anyones feelings. Most of the time it is easy to be kind to others, but I find it really valuable to be kind or respectful to someone you may not even like or know. You never know what people are going through and there is usually more to the story that you don’t know. Just because someone has a bad attitude towards you, doesn’t mean you should be mean to them or treat them with less respect. I value people who are able to look past their differences with someone else, be the bigger person, and be kind even when it’s hard. One thing I can not stand that makes me so mad I was to scream is when people bully someone or say something with the intent to hurt them. If someones goal is just to make someone else upset, they need to reevaluate their goals. Being mean to others and ruining their day, doesn’t benefit the bully in any way. Bringing down others doesn’t make you better then them, it makes you worse. People sometimes try to seem cool or funny by picking on others, but it really just shows their own insecurities. If you have to hurt others to be funny, then what’s the point? Bullying is unacceptable in my eyes and people need to put themselves into the other persons shoes. No joke is worth ruining someones day or making them cry. One thing that fills me with so much joy is when I see random acts of kindness. This helps remind me that there is still good in the world, even with all the darkness. It proves that there are still caring and respectful people out there and gives me hope for the future.
ReplyDeleteWhat I value the most are the morals or lessons that my parents taught me, especially the ones I gain from my religion. Religion is important to me. The lessons I gain from my religion, whether it is from the Quran or from speeches, help clear my pathway of what is right and what is wrong. These lessons, decide the way I act, and what I do in difficult situations. Also, they help me in making fast discussions. Morals, in general, are important to have. My dad told me that without morals I will not have a conscience. Also, I will not have a limit or an understanding of what is right and wrong. The lessons I learned made me who I am today. The one thing that gets me bad to the point where I want to scream is stress and disrespect. I understand that in life there is a lot of stress. It comes to a point where I dream about everything that gets me stressed and what will happen if I fail. Even if I had 8 hours of sleep, it added more stress. I also get furious when people disrespect me, especially boys. If a boy says something inappropriate or calls me an inappropriate name, I get frustrated. In Egypt, if a boy calls me an inappropriate name, I have the right to slap him. This situation does not happen very often. It is vastly different here, and insulting girls here seem normal for boys. But I do not like that. If a person decides not to follow my rules while they are talking to me I get furious. Sometimes, I will do things automatically only because I am mad and cannot manage what I say or do when I am mad. What gets me happy is when I see that my hard work paid off. Whether it is a grade, sports, or even my job. I want something I work hard for it. Seeing it paid off gets me happy and pushes me to keep going. It indicates that if I can make this I could do many other things, the sky is the limit.
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I truly value more than anything else are people who like/love people for who they are and not what they have. People who can see and appreciate somebody no matter what they look like, what they wear, or how much money they have are so valuable in this world. It’s so easy to get caught up and think somebody is less than because they have less than you but that’s so far from the truth. I always try to give people the upper hand when it comes to their personality or existence because I don’t know them. If somebody says I shouldn’t hang out with somebody else because they had a bad experience with them I try to give them the benefit of the doubt so they can prove themselves to me because I wouldn’t want to be put in the same situation. Although this can be hard, because people are constantly in your ear, I try to live this way day by day. Learning somebody’s real personality can help you grow as person. It really doesn’t matter if they’re wearing Gucci or Sketchers. Also to go with that people who are friends with rich people or famous people and don’t expect anything out of that are so incredible. Learning to love somebody for their personality and not their money is something that is really important life, because it the end of the day they’re just as human as you. Again the external stuff doesn’t matter it’s the internal stuff. I can not stand is when people just judge people without knowing them or people just want to be friends with somebody for the materialistic stuff. It’s so sick. You never know what’s going on in people’s live and using people is just messed up. Both of theses things boil me up because some really good people get thrown in the dirt due to one person’s thoughts and other people bandwagoning of their thoughts. I’ve also seen some awesome people get the life drained out of them from a “friend” that wanted all the materialistic things but none of the emotional feelings in a friendship, and that’s just so low to me.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteWhen asking what someone values its a hard question to answer because you have to really think about yourself. You want to give basic answers like you value the people in your life that help you, such as your family. But it's really deeper than that and comes down to what you believe. For me the thing that I value the most, and will bring me the most happiness is accomplishing my goals. When I want to do something and I make it a goal, I know that it isn't always going to happen but I always strive towards it as much as I can. But when I am able to accomplish the goal it makes me so happy and gives me a true sense of accomplishment. For example when I want to break a certain time in Cross Country and I am finally able to do that, it's amazing because it shows how hard work really does pay off. There's also the value of happiness and helping others, like being able to make other people happy and knowing you were able to help them maybe even accomplish their goals. Then there are things that make me angry and upset when I see then. The major one is when people are being treated unfairly and then others just stand around and do nothing about it. The fact that people are just going to do nothing while others are getting hurt right in front of them really makes me mad. It's really hard when your asked a question about your values because you don't always think about them, so it really makes you think deeply about who you are and why you act certain ways. I am still figuring these values out for myself, but I know that these are for sure some of my biggest ones.
ReplyDeleteWhat are the things I value in life? I value many things in life I even value life itself even though it can be hard sometimes. But the one thing I value the most in life is being strong. It's not easy...it's really not it's not easy being able to be strong when life itself is pulling you down, it's not easy being strong during school and dealing with bad teachers and how much homework and tests you have, it's not easy being strong when life is hard. Life can be hard in one hundred billion ways but the feeling of success and not giving up on yourself in the middle of the road is the BEST feeling in the world. We all have a hard life we've all had our ups and downs but the best part about it is when you look back at those bad days and be proud of yourself that you didn't give up on yourself or your life itself, thinking about how I stayed strong until the end of the road is the real feeling of success to me. What makes me so mad I want to scream is time. Time is just never enough. I'm always running out of time, for example, when meeting up with my friends, turning in homework, and a lot of other things. What fills me up with joy is when I see myself happy. We're all trying to accomplish different goals in life and after we accomplish them we get happy and that's what fills me with joy, happiness. My aspiration in life or my number one goal in life is to be happy because when you're happy you succeed, when you're happy you become strong, when you're happy you become confident and most importantly when you're happy you make others happy. I react this way because life is life, it keeps going and if you stumble and fall it will not wait for you, it will step over you and keep going, so you have to figure out a way to make your way through it and that's what I do.
ReplyDeleteThere are many things in my life that I value. A good number of those include a bunch of things varying from my activities to my family. The thing I’d have to say that I value the most, however, is the independence and skills I gained as a result of my hard work. It may sound selfish, I know, but I truly value that above many other things. It is kinda what keeps me going and what makes me push myself even harder. My parents never really have pressured me to do better or study harder so I grew up with my own goals in mind. Therefore, something that makes me extremely mad is when people are ignorant and they bash on others simply because they don’t view it as right. What I am referring to are the people who are racist, sexist, anti-LGBTQ, or against any religion. It is true everyone can believe in whatever they want, but people are people and we should be able to drop the stereotypes and discrimination. As the saying goes, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all”. Sadly, it is basically a part of human nature to call out things you don’t like or find disturbing. It angers me simply because those who voice their opinions in a disrespectful manner should have the common sense to keep it to themselves instead. Simple as that! On the other hand, something that gives me great joy is a job well done. When my studying pays off and I get the grade I was aiming for, I can relax and I feel a marvelous calm. It pushes me further and helps me reach for the stars even though there are many bumps along the way.
ReplyDeleteThere are many things in life that can tip someone over the edge. Each of these things can vary from person to person but all end in the same result. For me, one thing that makes me so mad I could scream is a blatant lack of caring, especially when it affects others. For example every sports team has those naturally gifted guys/girls that barely have to try to excel in their sport yet they don't try hard enough to actually be the best that they can be instead they lounge around. It especially irks me when their lack of interest no matter how naturally gifted they are begins to affect the outcome of games and hurts the rest of the team. Another example is group projects. When that one guy decides that instead of staying up with the other members to finish the work decides he/she wants his/her beauty sleep and dumps their work load on the others. But getting away from that on the other side of the spectrum is what I value in life. The things that make me feel good inside and out. And the major thing(s) that I value in life are the memories that you make either by yourself or with others. When thinking back on the good times I can almost imagine myself there again whether it's scoring in lacrosse, riding my dirt bike through trails I have yet to explore or just chilling blasting my favorite songs on my speaker either alone or with a few close friends.
ReplyDeleteI value everything handed to me, even the bad. I know that just like any normal teenager I definitely take things for granted. My aunt and grandma constantly remind me every time I see them that I am truly blessed and to not forget my roots. Even something as simple as taking showers or drinking clean water is such a blessing considering that not many people in this world have that. Growing up my father has always told me and still continues to tell me "learn from my mistakes and the people you admire the most." Hearing this at such a young age felt nothing but repetitive. As I got older I actually understood what he meant. There is not a single soul in this world that is perfect, it is okay to make mistakes, and it is okay to fail IF you get up and try again. I value this because these lessons and impacts have made me who I am today. What makes me so mad that I could scream is definitely when I don't push myself to accomplishing something that I think is impossible. During crew races I remember telling myself on that boat that I could not pull another stroke and if I would die. As the season went on my races slowly felt like the shortest 7-8 minutes of my life and it was addicting. The energy, tears, and butterflies in a race are so indescribable, especially when you're the first to cross the finish line.
ReplyDeleteWhat fills me with unabashed joy is seeing others help each other. That sounds so corny but hear me out, seeing someone in obvious need is hard to swallow. I am the type of person to feel guilt in my stomach if I see someone sitting alone in lunch. Last year a freshman named John who was seemingly an outcast, was sitting alone in lunch. I got up and sat with him for a few minutes asking him how his year at Oak was going so far. I wanted him to know that I was an option if he ever needed an ear and that he wasn't alone. Later on I kept tabs which makes me seem like a stalker which I promise I'm not. He does have people to talk to and I know that the people who do talk to him have such a big heart and just knowing that fills me with unabashed joy.
After taking a moment to actually think about myself and what I really value, I have come to the conclusion that I value peace the most. As someone who is more of an introvert, peace, as in quiet/relaxing time, is essential to me. I know by now that I need time to do nothing but de-stress in order to regain my thoughts and myself. I have always been someone who overthinks and over-stresses for no reason, and no matter how hard I try, I will probably always be like that to an extent. Without enough peace, I will not be able to work to my full capabilities. Without peace, I don't think I could function as a person. The one thing that could make me absolutely lose my mind is when people intentionally disrupt others from anything they're focusing on. I become distracted extremely easily, so when I lose that focus, sometimes I can never even get it back. I can understand if someone disturbs me on accident or with a good reason, but nothing will ever annoy me more than people who purposely throw me and other hard working people off track. On the contrary, when people are understanding of other's emotions and needs, I am always happy and thankful. Some of my friends are more naturally extroverted, always on their feet, ready to jump from one thing to another, never wanting to rest. And thankfully, they understand that I am not the same way. When I need my time and space to do whatever I need to do, they are usually very understanding. Having someone be so understanding towards me in any situation is one of the only things I could ask a person for.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of the question "What makes you so mad you could scream?", one of the things that come to my mind is failing to do something that I know and believe I can do. I usually hold myself up to high standards so in my life I'll be constantly trying to go after something greater. But when that doesn't work out, or even worse, when I take a step back and realize I can't do something that I expected of myself, it's disappointing. And while I'm not sure of it yet, I would guess that one of my main values in life is success. I look at myself and other people and I evaluate my successes and where I want to be in the future. Family and friends are valuable because they help me to succeed. The iPhone or whatever expensive product I have is valuable because it shows progress for this goal of mine. So needless to say, what fills me with unabashed joy is succeeding at something that I didn't expect of myself, completing something that is considered difficult, and going on to my next milestone.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that I have realized about myself is that is takes a lot to truly make me mad at something. Especially mad enough to make me scream, since I try to be a quiet and chilled out person. However, I am no exception to this, as there are things that can make me mad. And one of those things is disrespect towards other people. When I say this, I mean whenever anyone says words or phrases for the sole intent of bringing a person down. This aggravates me to no end, and this is largely due to the fact that I see no purpose in doing so. If you can avoid bringing someone down, then you should avoid doing just that. That's just my "ideology", so to speak. Now, I know that a lot of the world has accepted this unnecessary evil, but I do try to step in if I see or hear any disrespect. What fills me with unabashed joy, so to speak, is surprisingly social interaction with anyone's presence I enjoy. There is always a certain feeling I get whenever I speak to anyone who isn't draining to talk to, which are hard people to find for me. This could be surprising to others, as I am most certainly a more shy and closeted type of person, but I really do enjoy speaking to people who are not draining to me.
ReplyDeleteWhen people are asked what they are valued, most often thing of family members, friends, and their personal belongings. The number one thing I value the most is happiness and success from people. Being around people who are happy and positive about themselves makes me want to be happy and stay positive with them too. Why surround yourself with negativity if there's more positivity in the world? If I was asked what makes me mad the most that I would scream? I 100% would say that I definitely don't like being unable to do something where I know that if I work hard on it I can be very successful doing it. Most people tend to get lazier when doing things that are semi important or sometimes they end up doing it last minute. It makes me mad how I procrastinate an assignment I know I can do well on but giving myself little time can hurt how much effort I put on it and how accurate it is. Even in sports. Why wouldn't I take practice seriously if I wanted to win more games. It's all about the work you out in that most people don't see. That's where all the success comes from. What fills me with unabashed joy is doing the little things to make people happy. By little things, I mean holding the door for someone, offering to carry someone's belongings when they are in need, etc. Doing these little things always makes me happy because growing up I've always been taught to do the same for others and be the gentleman of the family.
ReplyDeleteWhen I contemplate what I value the most, I now acknowledge that I value everything. As cliche as it is, I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, whether there is a positive or negative outcome. Although, if I had to choose something that I value above all, I would have to say that I value optimism and curiosity the most. The ability to be able to see the light at the end of a dark tunnel is not possessed by everyone, as simple as it may seem, and is an incredible asset to have. I also greatly value curiousity because it drives me forward and helps on my path for success. Curiousity arouses interest and provides each and every person with a true passion; by doing so, I feel that it shows everyone their purpose in life. I consider myself to be a relatively calm person, but something that truly makes me mad is not accomplishing something that I expect myself to be able to do. I feel this way because being unable to accomplish something gives me a sense of disappointment, especially since I set high standards for myself, and I try to challenge myself in order to get a glimpse of my potential. Meanwhile, completing a task, especially a difficult one, knowing that I put my heart and soul into it gives me unabashed joy, whether it be at school, the tennis courts, or anywhere else. In addition to the relief that I feel after completing a task, I feel a sense of accomplishment, which I find to be the most reassuring and joyful reward.
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to pinpoint something specific that I value, however something I appreciate everyday is my Mexican culture. I love our traditions, food, language. I love how welcoming we are, and how strong and resilient we are. Even as a mixed white passing person, they make me feel included and loved. I have met amazing people in my community, they are the most kind and hardworking papers, with or without papers. There are a lot of things that make me mad in this world, something that makes my blood boil is when people spread their ignorance and hate. I hate that sexual assault is so rampant, I hate that racism imprisons people, literally. I hate that people die because they can't afford healthcare. I could seriously go on and on. Honestly, I'm not sure why I feel so strongly about these topics. My personal experiences have definitely motivated my way of thinking, of course. But thinking about those things really do make me furious to the point where I cry.
ReplyDeleteApart from this, something that really makes me happy is seeing women thrive. I love seeing women be their best selves, being successful, being loud, "bossy", whatever. I love seeing women loving themselves and putting themselves first. I think I specifically love this thing so much because I think in my life I've seen too many women feel defeated, and be beaten down by men. I really admire women and I love seeing them being strong.
As cliché as it may sound, or even as corny as it may sound, I'm going to have to say that I truly value love. Although love is just an emotion and not a basic life necessity, I value the fact that I am able to feel and experience love. Showing you love someone in different ways rather than just saying it, is why love is supposed to be valued and appreciated. When someone loves you they pay attention. Not to your favorite color, not what day you were born, not your favorite shirt. When they love you they pay attention to how you like to do things. They know what you like and dislike. They're able to just look at you and tell when something is totally off. Mom's show love by loving their children no matter what. Your mom lets you know that you can do anything this world, she doesn't judge you. Your teacher believes in you and pushes you forward when you need it. And it makes me so mad to the point where I wanna scream, when all this love that people have to offer isn't in some way, shape, or form appreciated. If you can't be shown love and appreciate it, be thankful for it, and show for it, eventually it's lost. Nobody asks you about how good or bad your day was. Nobody asks you about how you're feeling and why you feel what you feel. Nobody makes sure you eat or get up on time. I value love because it gives you that extra push whenever you need it. There has been times where all the love in my heart had absolutely nothing to do with myself. There has been days where the love in my heart has taken the feeling of being down away from me. Love brings such a warm feeling to your heart. It's a hell of a feeling when someone knows you a little more than their own self. I personally feel a vast amount of love throughout my days. I've felt an enormous amount of love throughout my life and my only reaction to receiving all this love is to give it back. I value my ability to love. I value my ability to be loved. And whether my love is valued or whether it is not, it will never change.
ReplyDeleteThis blog post took some time to sink in. There are many things in my life that make me mad, so it's difficult to think of anything in particular that throws me over the edge, so to say. I'd have to say that the most infuriating instances in my own life would be when my parents don't trust me or view me as credible when I provide my input. The age gap between children and their parents, although not a new concept, has created an incredible divide in power and trust, even though many teenagers have been forced to mature earlier than necessary and should be treated with more respect in regards to wisdom. I know it’s about people, but honestly, people are the only things capable of truly making me furious. Something that fills me with incredible joy is proving to myself that I can do something, especially when I think it is impossible to do. Fixing things, paying a bill, or something as simple as waking up at the right time in the morning are able to set the tone for my whole day. One of the greatest feelings is self-satisfaction, and it has the ability to improve so many other aspects of your life. I have these strong reactions for reasons that aren’t exactly apparent to me, but are presumably because I know my own self worth and capabilities. When someone shuts me down because of my age, I react harshly and try to defend myself, even though it has the ability to give others a negative view of your own self. In addition, knowing that my efforts have allowed me to complete something to the extent of my liking give me a feeling of unparalleled joy.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I value is support from my friends and family, for example, I always have a friend or family member at my soccer games and while that may seem not that big of a deal, it really is to me knowing that I have people supporting me. The thing that makes me so mad I could scream is when I'm not given a chance to show what I could do in either sports or school. This may be not getting playing time or being selected by a squad in sports, but in school I haven't been faced with this dilemma. I have such a bad reaction to that because if I know that I'm capable of something and I'm not allowed to show it, I get really frustrated because I could possibly be changing my life path in the situation, you never know. The thing that fills me with joy is having support. As I previously said, support is one of my most important drives when doing anything from sports to academics. Without support I may not be able to do the task provided.
ReplyDelete