Science brought mother earth to what it is now. Science opened doors that led to different discoveries which changed the world---I mean it literally.
Science improved our lives in ways that we could have never imagined possible. Although SOME of these breakthroughs are beneficial to us, they also lead to the destruction of the environment. Which makes people and even diverse organism suffer a whole lot more. Pondering on these things, it is but fitting that Science should also be the one who should be first in restoring what has been before. We, human beings, made Science and therefore, it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to take care of mother earth.
There are many ways in helping lessen the impediments that the environment is suffering now. One way is that, people should know how to conserve and sustain energy. How often do our parents and teachers remind us that we should turn off the lights when we don't need it? How frequent do you hear them say: "Close the faucet! You're not using it.". And how many times do we intend to ignore them?
Each time that we obey and live up to these teachings, we are ignorant of the fact that we are helping our environment improve its current state. Every single night that we turn off the lights when sleeping, we contribute a lot in sustaining energy and thus makes the world a better place to live in.
The task may be as hard as it sounds, but in our own little ways and as little scientists of this generation, we can be empowered to take part in the campaign of sustaining energy.
"A teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself just to give light to others."
In the passing of time, many people will come and go in our lives. People come to us with a purpose, in one way or another. No matter how long or how short they intend to be with us, one thing is for sure: They come to our lives to teach us lessons in life that help us become who we are today. These people, i believe, are sent by God to serve as instruments in making my life more meaningful.
What is more meaningful to life than seeing your dreams build up piece by piece? What is more meaningful to life than to attain one's hopes and dreams? This is a step that is impossible to reach without being able to graduate from your studies.
Indeed, education has a great role to play in preparing us for the future and we should give due recognition to the people who help us get through with it.
I am now in my fourth and final year in high school. During the span of mys elementary and high school years, I can say that I have learned a lot. My knowledge has become broader in the passing of time. I have become an independent and responsible person through the guidance of my teachers.
Before, I was always wondering why my teachers has been pushing me to do things that I have never tried before., things that I find difficult to do. I remember when I was in 6th grade, one of my teachers would always push me harder than anybody in my class. He was trying to build my self-esteem because I was not really that active in reciting. He motivated me to stand on my own. He told me that he's expecting a lot from me. I couldn't understand him then, but now, I think I should thank him. I have come to realize that he's been doing all those things to preapre me in facing the life of a high school student.
Being shy and isolating yourself to people is not accepted in high school. I you want to do something in your life, you should get out of the box. Now, as my high school life is nearly at an end, I can't help but reminisce what my teachers did to my life. They helped me to stand on my own feet. They taught me lessons that I will forever cherish.
I couldn't help but be amazed at how a teacher can endure the non-stop talking --- discussing the lessons --- without really complaining. Not once did I hear them give up even though there are times that the students are stubborn.
Thinking of their deeds made me realize that it is possible to love and care for a person even though not related by blood.
When I was a kid, I had an impression that people who have extraordinary powers are the only ones who should be considered as heroes. The notion that heroes only appear in movies was seared into my then innocent mind.
But, as they always say, we learn things as our brain matures and starts to process things on what lies beyond the normal understanding. As my brain started to understand things better, I have come to the realization than movies are made to teach us something. It's not the superpowers that count, it's about how that certain person can affect the lives of people in a good way and it's about how much of his life is he willing to sacrifice for the betterment of someone.
I know that it sounds cliche when I say that my parents are my heroes. Even though they don't have laser visions, unbelievable strengths and flying abilities; I have reasons why I consider them as my modern-day heroes. They possess abilities that are far more better than superpowers.
For one, we all know that not all people are gifted with many riches. Not all people are lucky enough to be sent to school. Fortunately, I am one of the lucky ones thanks to the never-ending sacrifices of my parents. My family lives the average-kind of life where we could live comfortably and provide our basic needs. But hey! We have financial problems sometimes but that doesn't keep my parents from giving up. They work hard every day for our needs. My mother even decided to go to Canada --- which is far away from where I am now, if I may add --- even though I know that it breaks her heart to leave us. But she did it anyway because she wants to give us a secure life by sending us to a good school. My father, on the other hand, is also hardworking. He goes to the farm where he bathes with his own sweat and soak under the heat of the sun. So, just the mere fact that they are doing these things for us makes me admire and love them even more.
In movies, Heroes are always to the rescue in times of despair. And, apparently, I have found my superheroes in the ral world. Although I am not close to my parents that much, they never fail to know if there is something wrong with me. It's like there's this kind of connection that I have with my parents because even though I try so hard to hide something that bothers me, they will still know and they will always have a solution to my problem in one way or another. In circumstances like this, I know that I can run to them and lean on their shoulders in times of problems. When all will be gone and everyone else will turn their backs on me, I know that when I look back, my parents will be there waiting for me with open arms without any hint of judgement.
Thinking of these things makes me realize how lucky I am to have my parents. They are indeed godsend. They are the superheroes that I will admire more than I admire Batman and Superman. They are my heroes because they are willing to sacrifice their own happiness for the betterment of my life. They are the living proofs why I know God is good.
August is a month that marks the celebration of the Buwan ng Wika. This is an opportunity for us to say out loud that we are proud to be a Filipino. While it is, no doubt, that we are greatly influenced by the cultures of other countries, may our love for our own culture and country still dominate our hearts.
Every country has its own culture, traditions and, most importantly, language. Even by just observing and hearing one's language, a person's nationality can be identified. Picture it like this: An animal who barks is, undoubtedly, a dog while an animal who meows is , obviously, a cat. The same is true with people who have different languages. You can easily identify which is which because of the variation of languages.
The Philippines has many dialects which differ a lot and when we communicate with other Filipinos who use a dialect which is different from our own, it is inevitable for us to not to understand each other. How can we be united if that will be the case?
This is now the role of our national language, FILIPINO. It enables us to have a common language to use from which we are all very familiar with, may it be a person from Batanes or a person from Jolo. Thus, it binds us together and brings us closer with each other. Filipino is the key for PINOYS to be as one. Thus, ensuring strong relationships among all the citizens of the Philippines.
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