Friday, May 13, 2005
Looking back at the person who i was before college, and the person who i am now is quite astonishing. I had no idea that my mind and perspectives on life would change so much. Many times theories and concepts are only truly understood after we experience them. So here are a few of the theoretical notions that i've learned this past year:A Synopsis of My Year at College
-above all, value your health. don't let circumstances or situations even come so close as to begin harming it. On this earth, all we have is our living body.
-the status quo in college is a manipulative tool used to subliminally conform students; for some reason, young people go into college thinking ,"well, everybodys doing it, so i should to"
-don't make enemies; every person that you meet in college, can be some beneficial connection for you in the future. If you can't stand the person, learn to not let your path cross with theirs, unless necessary
-It is better to be alone, than be surrounded by people who pressure you into doing something you feel uncomfortable with. Peer pressure is created by people who want to exercise power over you; they want to control you in some way. NEVER GIVE IN.
- never forget who you really are. Be solid in knowing your uniqueness, and firm in your beliefs. This is the only thing that will allow you to withstand the force of conformity
- people are going to change. more than once. don't have expectations for people, and don't prejudge either. Judging people is the best way to sabotage a potential friendship. Yet, understand, that you might think you know someone when you really don't. In such situations, be cautious, but receptive.
- Don't expect people to be nice, or want to help you. Yes, there are people like this, but they are a minority. Don't expect a professor's kindness to be more than just their personality. If you want something, learn to find ways to get it
- You don't always have to agree with everyone. People will have a problem with that most of the time. Society hates dissenters, and people who get in the way of 'the flow' of things. Only people who shake and question the rules, will see change.
- Be helpful and friendly to everyone; you never know when you might need their help
- Don't give up your hobbies, even if you 'don't have time'. Write even though you have to study for a test. Paint even though you don't have an easel. Play the piano even if it takes a while to find a free piano. Time was created for us to measure the beginning and end of our existence. Don't wait till the end, and then regret all of the things that you never had 'time to do'.
- Don't let people talk down to you; be confident in your knowledge and understanding of the world. Learn to speak directly and distinctly in a manner that will demand respect.
- don't focus on amassing a large group of acquaintances; rather, find those key people who you know will walk with you for the rest of your life
- Learn to trust the people who care about you; if they hurt you, forgive them. if they cause you afflicting anguish, forgive them, but be wary about the person that they really are.
- Realize that all things happen for good, and all circumstances are learning experiences. Learn and grow into a better human being.
- In the words of Epictetus: "Know first who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly"7:33 PM 1 Falling Stars
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