Such power comes from those nine words. Think about what Shakespeare’s quote truly means. He had a way with words, and those words create a perfect model of what you and I should aspire to attain. This has become one of my absolute favorite quotes, and one I fell in love with the moment I heard it. It is one thing to hear the words of Shakespeare, but it is another to apply the words of Shakespeare. Love all. Simple as it seems, much effort must be exerted to achieve such a status. We must actively be the love and light in the world. Through this, loving all becomes possible, person by person. In a world filled with hate, it is easy to fall into the same worldly pattern. It should be our mission to be the difference and dividing line between love and hate. Once absolute love is reached, our world would be better off, and love would be a reckoning force. Trust a few. In an untrusting society, it would be a self-deficit to blindly trust every person that crosses our path. As humans, we have a desire for companionship, and to have companionship, it means to wholeheartedly trust a meticulous and select few. Every person deserves to have a core group of people to hold the deepest of secrets and share in the happiest of times. Trusting is subjective, so place it wisely. Do wrong to none. By doing wrong to none, it will further enable the chances of loving all. No longer holding a grudge or thinking negative thoughts towards a person could be monumental. Being nice and genuinely happy, instead of being fake and mad at the world is something that would be a complete one-eighty from the usual ways of societal interaction. This quote comes full-circle because for the first to happen, the latter must be fulfilled. This chain cannot be broken, or it would ruin the entire path to an ideal society. We have the power to make the days brighter and the society stronger by adapting to the ideology of this trinity of traits. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016
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Society equates mistakes to failures. This is not an opportunity to pair these two words synonymously. In fact, I would introduce a statement in the defense of mistakes. Making a mistake should not define the character of a person; rather, the actions that follow the mistake are what matter. To the person who throws their hands up and says, “enough is enough,” their character will be defined by fearing failure. But, for the person who looks at a mistake as being something bigger than the mistake itself, will have a character defined by a strong desire to learn. Mind over matter has a plausible application that also comes to the defense of mistakes. Aside from the clichéd use of the saying, think about it in the context with a mistake’s perspective. Once a mistake is committed, the self-evaluation must decide follow-up actions. What a person does to correct the mistake matters, but what a person’s mind takes away from the mistake is a priceless lesson. The things that matter in life only matter because the mind places a value on them, and they leave an imprint on the mind. The minds of people should have a stronger pull and higher power over the views of society. When our mistakes are put on trial, there is a case for our actions and a verdict for our future. We have to put those mistakes before a metaphor of a judge and jury. The judge is our mind processing the evidence to determine the takeaway, while the jury is our conscience having to move beyond the other side’s accusations of failure. Sure, this may be a far-stretched idea, but nothing motivates me more than turning a failing venture into a mistake I can learn from. Making mistakes is not a sign of weakness. It takes courage and a stable mind to overcome a label of failure. This is not a case for being right or wrong. The saying goes, “fall seven times, get back up eight.” Those low points in life will not define our integrity and strength, but how we respond to those low points will define us. Regardless what others think, the only thing that matters is how we move forward. If being known by our failures does not cause some concern, then maybe we have begun to believe in our failures. But, if we are known by our perseverance, we have made the most of our mistakes by applying the lessons learned. As for this case in the defense of mistakes versus failure, I rule this case closed because to try is to learn. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016 There are intricate workings of life with twists and turns guiding us in our destined direction. Too often, we feel like we must bog ourselves down with life’s woes just to push through to the next thing. It does not have to be like that, and I am guilty of this. I want to get so much done, and I do not want much help to accomplish something. Life is meant to be enjoyed with content purpose, and not full of exact details commanding our every ounce of attention. The daily grind, let alone, is enough to draw attentions from the simple pleasures of life. Having time away from my usual grind makes me appreciate the free form of summer. Nothing is binding, and my biggest obligation is to make sure I get moving in the morning. I wish I could live a laid-back life all year round, but the full reality of that is almost comical. The summer way-of-life creates a utopia for me, and I can only wonder what it would feel like to live a simplified life. Some people have already been able to achieve such a thing, but I almost think I would not know what to do with myself. Bombarded by my own demands, I have created an organized chaos for myself. I should be taking a strong cue from Henry David Thoreau. While I have my life planned out from sticky note to sticky note and connected by one to-do list to another, I need to take a step back and not be so rigid in my ways, nor should I plan my every minute of every day. In the blink of an eye, life can change, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Regardless how life unfolds, it should be understood that we cannot change the way it comes; we can only change our attitude and mindset. I regularly catch myself over planning to the point I get on my own nerves. This is the very moment I must stop and tell myself to live simply. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016 Fireworks, parades, picnics, and more are what come to mind when speaking about the Fourth of July. But there is more. Celebrating our own country’s independence for another year should hold an impactful meaning. This country was built on a firm foundation of patriotism and honor for sacrifices made to have such freedom. By gaining our independence, we earned our identity. The identity we carry should resemble the dedicated and thoughtful work that went into writing the Declaration of Independence, as well as show appreciation towards the men and women who have fought and are fighting to keep that freedom. For 240 years, Americans have lived a privileged life. Sure, hardships have come and low points have been hit, but looking at the bigger picture, life in America is great. We are fortunate to live in a democracy, and whether it is believed or not, our voice matters. The greatness of the United States of America never left; it was merely pushed aside by those who no longer want to believe in the greatness. We have more guaranteed rights than most countries and have more opportunities than most countries. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness provides an abundance of possibilities for us that no other country is guaranteed. Young men and women have gone off to war, and while some have not returned, others returned forever changed. They willingly left the comforts of home to defend the very place they love so dear. Day in and day out, service men and women put on a uniform that bears a piece of home: a flag. That patch is a symbol to provide a constant reminder of the reason these people are off in remote corners of the world, fighting in a war, and protecting our country. The national icon that the flag presents is the history that formed our heritage. The flag represents the thirteen original colonies and fifty states; the colors red, white, and blue stand for traits of hardiness, valor, purity, innocence, vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The flag’s every woven stitch was meticulously placed, for one day, it could fly with respect. Those who defended, and continue to defend, the flag and everything it stands for are heroes who deserve the highest honors of respect. This country has endured tragedies and celebrated triumphs. Every day, America adds a new piece of history to the books, and it goes without saying that, compared to other countries, our history could have looked drastically different. I am humbled to be able to stand at attention and salute the flag of the United States of America because of those who came before me who ensured that we can see another day of freedom, all while she still stands. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016 |
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