adage: a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation - Merriam Webster Dictionary
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Disclaimer: This post is meant to share my personal view on adages I commonly hear so please don't take everything to heart as this is only on my perspective. I understand that this topic might be controversial for some but I will try my best to include generalization for fairness and understanding.
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Further blogs will tackle on my personal life as a lot of events are upcoming in our school. I hope you guys stay tuned for that! Without much further ado, let's get started!
"You reap what you sow." - Galatians 6:7
This popular adage has been proved to many, given that it talks about the fate of a person depending on how they have acted/worked in their previous years. They do say, "Your results are the consequences of your actions." That is why it is important to always take note of our current behavior as it may cause a sudden change in our lives. Our fate lies on how we deal with the things we are going through and how we are able to manage and take over them. Although there are times that our destiny might drift apart from what we had expected it to be, we should be aware that we are the ones who shaped ourselves as to where we are now, what we are now, and how reality is. Other exterior factors might come along the way, either with the aim to harm or nurture us. However, each lesson we obtain from all our experiences must serve to us as an inspiration to keep striving and work hard for what we initially dreamt of. Never give up on yourself and your capabilities to live life to the fullest. If you feel tired, you can stop on your tracks and finish the course step by step. There is no need to rush things for our time will come along the way.
"Actions speak louder than words." - Mark Twain
Generally, some people do not really know how to express themselves verbally so they show their care for someone through their actions. While it is important to put efforts into words, we must also learn to give value to actions as it is often easier to say that you will do something rather than actually doing it. Saying pulchritudinous and flowery words to someone might easily capture their heart and trust. However, it is hard to put in effort and consistency to do good actions that one might like, especially when that person adjusts his/her whole personality for it. It is better to see through someone's true intentions with actions rather than sugarcoated words. It does not necessarily mean that we should give words less worth because some are very vocal about their feelings, meaning we also have to understand them. Words should be accompanied with actions and not just simply words or actions alone.
"All's well that ends well." - William Shakespeare
They say that no matter how many things you have proven or went through in life, bad or good, the important thing is the outcome is complementary to how you wanted it to turn out. This is how most of us view things with a positive mindset because even if we struggle and encounter many hardships in the present, we yearn and seek for what the future has in store for us, especially if it is something good or beneficial. We all live for the future as it is our only hope to get the chance to achieve the things we may have not been able to pursue, do, or attain in the past. Everything happens for a reason. If you are having a hard time today, have some hope for a better tomorrow. Everything will be alright soon and we will eventually find our true potential and worth in the things we aspire to reach.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." - Thomas Haynes Bayly
This is my personal favorite adage. People often question why they still find comfort and continue to grow love in someone's absence. Even if a person is already gone, why do we still long for them? Why do we still hope that they'll come back? Well, it is most likely because we are still holding on to the things that we were so used to doing during the times when they were still around. Their departure might've been so sudden because we always got so used to their company, so much that when they left, we start to reminisce all the memories we've shared with them. Most still hold on to that fact, especially when they've shared a bond that they thought was unbreakable. They found something healing and comforting in that certain someone, whether their presence was still there or not. It is not easy to get over such things. But it is not impossible. It will take time, yes. But with each passing time, we will eventually learn how to move forward, even without them, especially if we try our best to do it. People will cope eventually, but that memory will still be engraved throughout their whole life, teaching them bittersweet lessons and leaving wonderful memories behind.
"Do not cry over spilt milk." - James Howell
This is an expression often used to tell people to not cry over things that have already happened in the past that can no longer be undone. This is because when we think of these things, especially if they are bad, it will have a negative impulse on us and will drive us to think about the mistakes we have made in the past. Some use this as a way to help someone to try and move on from an unforgettable occurrence, whether it happened recently or a long time ago. There are undeniably some occasions when we randomly start to go back to the old days which involve our old habits and old selves that we can't help but feel emotional and start to miss them. Whether it might be a wrong decision you've made a long time ago, a loved one you've lost, or something that went missing in your life overtime. If you still cry about it up to this day, then that only means you are still affected by it. Like the previous adages, I've mentioned that it is really not easy to cope up with something, especially if it holds a significant place in your heart. Everything will soon come in place and someday you will stop crying over "spilt milk." Have trust on yourself and stay strong. You will need it to conquer life's struggles ahead. Always keep your head high and try to earn a positive mindset that will not only benefit you, but also the people around you. In that way, you will think less of the sad times and be content and happy with the life you are living right now.
I hope you enjoyed my second blog this week! May this bring some inspiration for you to keep striving and become open-minded for the future. Thank you so much for reading. See you on the weekends!
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