Hello, Hivers! This weekend's engagement topics by sir @galenkp made me right this. This is my first time participating here and hopefully, I'll be able to post more soon.😊
Here's the topic that struck me most.
You're asked to give a classroom of ten-year-old children three relevant points of wisdom - What are they and why?
When I was 10 years old, I was in my fourth grade. If I could give a classroom of ten-year-old children points of wisdom, I think it is also best to take a look at my past self and give the same advice to my 10-year-old self.
A few of my vivid memories at this age was that every first period in the class, we had a short program inside the classroom where every one of us got to sing our favorite songs, some would have it solo, others have it duet, trio or group and the last part of the program was a class song. Everybody got the chance to learn to love singing. We had so much fun participating in it and hence, a good start for a whole day's adventure in class.
The first time I was called to sing in front, I was hesitant. But as time passed by, and I got to know my classmates well, I learned how to be at ease in front of the class singing my favorite songs, in duets or trios with my classmates. I always looked forward to being called to stand in front and sing with my classmates. I enjoyed their roaring applause as we finished our presentation. I was fond of listening to my classmates' chitchats that we could sing well, even if we knew we were not that good at it. I learned how to enjoy the moment, in short. It was fleeting but the good thing is I got to enjoy it and saved it in my memory bank. Furthermore, it helped me improve my self-confidence.
With this, my first point of wisdom that I would like to share with a classroom of ten-year-old children is...
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT. We have to enjoy every moment we get to experience because we can never get back any second that passes. We have to welcome every opportunity to learn, gain, and even have fun.
Being a student is not a walk in the park, from walking up early to walking back and forth to school, to listening to the teachers all day, making assignments, and studying for quizzes. I was unintentionally competent in class. My parents are all out in support but never did I hear them pressuring me to be on top of class. It wasn't them pressuring me, it was my inner self. As young as 10, I want to prove something to others.
When there was an upcoming academic contest in our entire municipality, I was up for a night reviewing my lessons. And yes, I was chosen to represent my grade and my school. But I wasn't able to finish on top because of a single mistake I made on a tiebreaker question. I was down and a lot disappointed in myself. My coach was proud that I had come that far but my inner self wasn't. It took me a hard time coping with that single mistake that I defined as my greatest failure.
And so, this is my second point of wisdom...
IT'S OKAY TO COMMIT MISTAKES. Do not be afraid of committing mistakes for this opens us up to a lot of opportunities to learn. Life is too short to be reserved, sheltered, and easy. We have to explore, fail, fall, and then get up and be better.
My fourth grade ended with an award as Second Honors. And again, I was not that happy. But my parents were beyond proud when they got to go up on stage and give me my medal.
This leads me to my last point of wisdom which is...
YOU ARE VALUED. No matter how much of a failure we define ourselves with, someone sees us as valuable. Regardless of who we are, what we are tagged about, the status we have in life, someone sees our worth.
If my 10-year-old self was aware of these points of wisdom, then I wouldn't grow up being too hard on myself.
This is all for today's blog. Be well. Be safe.
Until the netswriting.