Why can't we all just respect each other for who we are and understand that everything we do has some meaning to each and every one of us in some distinct way. We as a society have to set things right, and we can do this by respecting each others interests, choices, and ways of life.
Now I can put those words down on here and say all these great things, but you have to act rather than just say. It's called being open-minded. A person who is open-minded can look at things in so many different ways, and is okay with change or with differentiation from the norm. These are the people who break down stereotypes and see people for who they truly are rather than what society labels them as. He's a BANDIE, she's in COLOR GUARD, he's a DANCER, she plays TENNIS, he's a FOOTBALL PLAYER, she's an ACTRESS, he's a VIOLINIST, she's a WRITER...all of these are labels. Labels that people have because of the activities they involve themselves with and the people that they spend the majority of their time with. These activities were meant to give students the opportunity to strengthen relationships, pursue interests, and build valuable life skills that they can use later on down the road. All of these things teach students the value of hard-work, and being on a team. But in the end, it's really all about setting goals and accomplishing them. Being the very best you can be, which in reality is what life is all about in the first place.
So why do people hate on students that are just having a good time and working hard at the same time? The answer is that I honestly don't know. The only simple explanation is they're jealous of what those students have...the success, the friendships, the common goal, the hard-work...they don't realize that in the end we're all one in the same...we all want happiness, and we all want to be successful.
So why bash someone who is striving for the same things in life that you are?
Now I can put those words down on here and say all these great things, but you have to act rather than just say. It's called being open-minded. A person who is open-minded can look at things in so many different ways, and is okay with change or with differentiation from the norm. These are the people who break down stereotypes and see people for who they truly are rather than what society labels them as. He's a BANDIE, she's in COLOR GUARD, he's a DANCER, she plays TENNIS, he's a FOOTBALL PLAYER, she's an ACTRESS, he's a VIOLINIST, she's a WRITER...all of these are labels. Labels that people have because of the activities they involve themselves with and the people that they spend the majority of their time with. These activities were meant to give students the opportunity to strengthen relationships, pursue interests, and build valuable life skills that they can use later on down the road. All of these things teach students the value of hard-work, and being on a team. But in the end, it's really all about setting goals and accomplishing them. Being the very best you can be, which in reality is what life is all about in the first place.
So why do people hate on students that are just having a good time and working hard at the same time? The answer is that I honestly don't know. The only simple explanation is they're jealous of what those students have...the success, the friendships, the common goal, the hard-work...they don't realize that in the end we're all one in the same...we all want happiness, and we all want to be successful.
So why bash someone who is striving for the same things in life that you are?
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