There's a lot of things that are wrong in this world. There are a lot of things I don't understand and I will never figure out. But the few things that I do understand are the most important things: Don't sweat the small stuff, if it's meant to be- it will happen, and most importantly treat others how you want to be treated. These are things we all learned in kindergarten, and that I have taken with me everywhere I go. Throughout the years I've noticed that some people have forgotten or disregarded these little facts of life, these little things that make the world better. Although the first two lessons are very important, it is the last one that I want to focus on today, and how what you say can really impact those around you.
I am well aware that everyone is brought up in different ways, by different people, and under different circumstances. But that does not mean someone better than any other person. We all breathe, we all express emotion, we all have thoughts- all men are created equal. So that's what frustrates me so much, is those who think that they're better than someone else simply because they're in a more secure financial standing, or they have more friends, or they're a smaller size than someone else. It's these material possessions that ruin people, that twist their mind into believing that people stand below them. I was raised to believe that it isn't how you look on the outside, it's how you act. It's the things you say and what you believe in that make you who you are. The clothes that you wear, the purses that you put your worthless possessions in, are incomparable to the priceless, intangible things that make you, you. You may have the most amazing wardrobe, but no one truly cares. People are not going to be your friend based solely upon your clothes, they're attracted to personality and the character that you express. If you're a rude, self-centered person who has no time to listen to those around you- you will never have a true friend. On the other hand, if you're a kind and welcoming soul, you'll have the most amazing people to help you through life's journey.
This is just to remind you that you can always be a better person than you are now. You can try to change little things over time, to improve your own worth as a person. If you have a problem listening, close your mouth and open your ears. If you have a problem with words and carelessly use the word "Retard", think before you offend someone who had no say in how their life turned out. If you make fun of other people, realize that you have NO idea what is going on inside them. All I can really say is that you should never be afraid to help a hand in need, and remember that what you say can really effect someone.
I am well aware that everyone is brought up in different ways, by different people, and under different circumstances. But that does not mean someone better than any other person. We all breathe, we all express emotion, we all have thoughts- all men are created equal. So that's what frustrates me so much, is those who think that they're better than someone else simply because they're in a more secure financial standing, or they have more friends, or they're a smaller size than someone else. It's these material possessions that ruin people, that twist their mind into believing that people stand below them. I was raised to believe that it isn't how you look on the outside, it's how you act. It's the things you say and what you believe in that make you who you are. The clothes that you wear, the purses that you put your worthless possessions in, are incomparable to the priceless, intangible things that make you, you. You may have the most amazing wardrobe, but no one truly cares. People are not going to be your friend based solely upon your clothes, they're attracted to personality and the character that you express. If you're a rude, self-centered person who has no time to listen to those around you- you will never have a true friend. On the other hand, if you're a kind and welcoming soul, you'll have the most amazing people to help you through life's journey.
This is just to remind you that you can always be a better person than you are now. You can try to change little things over time, to improve your own worth as a person. If you have a problem listening, close your mouth and open your ears. If you have a problem with words and carelessly use the word "Retard", think before you offend someone who had no say in how their life turned out. If you make fun of other people, realize that you have NO idea what is going on inside them. All I can really say is that you should never be afraid to help a hand in need, and remember that what you say can really effect someone.
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