I found it quite interesting to find the right subject when it came to practicing the art of writing. A little different from a pen or a paper but the idea was all the same. And then a breeze of loss between sanity and insanity caressed my mind and I found myself somewhere, torn between drowning and flying in fountains yet skies of philosophy, literature and all that gave life its essence and mystery. William Shakespeare once said: “A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.” It is far hard to know what all these amazing artists were experiencing when they put in words the storm in their minds and the damaged pieces of their soul, yet if we are lucky enough perhaps someday, we could feel it ourselves. Some might consider it a blessing, others a curse. Some turn it into breath-taking beauty, others into an abrasive path. Yet the thing about it is that no matter how they mirror it, the reflection of a broken man is a placid state to those who choose to see it. For the shattered pieces shine at their brightest under the moonlight when the night is at its darkest. It’s proven ,isn’t it? Decades, even centuries have passed and still the art of these human masterminds keeps on inspiring and taking over millions of wandering souls and the spirits of those who have the potential to enlighten others’ paths someday. Art is the outcome of every thought, every feeling, every cell of the body that come together, put inside an infinite moment of transcendence and sent into the universe of mystery like a flying eagle that has just discovered the sky. And I strongly believe that art is our own pair of wings allowing us to fly above fields of new perspective where we start discovering the heat of the frozen and the cold wind that has become one with the raging fire. Nevertheless, going into another universe through the gates above is not the only course or direction that art leads us to. Sometimes instead of flying, we drown. And that small rush of adrenaline gives us that flashback of our entire life of which some people speak. But in the artist’s case, it’s far more than his ephemeral life. He goes back to the roots and essence of life itself. He goes into philosophy, literature, the past and all that had been discovered and profoundly wondered about ,and goes as deep as the fountains in which he realizes that he has come to enjoy sustaining the water’s pressure. In many cases, artists are considered out of the ordinary, or accused of having a knotty mind which proves to be there just to nourish the mind of the audience .and that way proves the belief that says: “Out of the worst comes the best at its best.” No matter what kind of art we practice, it is the most valuable thing we have; not owning it temporarily, but cherishing it within ourselves and struggling for its sake, not letting anyone take it away from us. It takes all we have and most importantly reflects all we are. Carla Gurunian 11th Grade January 20, 2015 Each person is different in his way of thinking, way of treating and accepting others, and way of looking at himself. Some are full of love and devoted to helping people, while there are others who are full of pride, ego, jealousy, and hate. In all cases, fulfilling your dreams begins with OPTIMISM. When you believe that you can do something, then eventually you are going to do it. What is the influence of your self-image (the way you see yourself) on reality? First, let me tell you the difference between successful and unsuccessful people. Unsuccessful people have dreams and ambitions, but they say "I cannot do that!", so they stop; or they say "I do not have the capability that others have", so they stop. Successful people say "I cannot do that", but instead of stopping, they say "Well, my job is to go LEARN how to do that". They take their current limitation and put it on their agenda as a thing to figure out, a thing to make happen. Exactly as the universe is infinite, we have a huge power hidden inside of us. I believe that every person can be a genius. We all have talents and the gift of intelligence. What differs is how much each of us works (how much he uses that power), and how much serious we are. Also, if we look at everything without fear, we are more likely to succeed. For example, many students end up failing because of their phobia of official exams. Every successful work begins and ends with self-confidence, but this latter differs from pride, which can sometimes destroy us and make us disappointed if we fail. We must see every failure as an experience, and learn from it. "I did not fail, I just found 10000 ways that will not work", said Thomas Edison. That is why we should never give up. Failing is human, and every mistake is a lesson. Where is the good taste of your success if you have never failed? All the scientists who discovered new things and changed the world succeeded only after trying lots of times. As a conclusion, I can say that a wise person knows how to be "himself", and knows the techniques of success that I previously mentioned. Be FREE, but in a smart way. Remember that you are special and unique, and God created you in his image and likeness. Be comfortable with yourself, and do not listen to the judgments of your classmates or coworkers, especially if they are willing to diminish your self-esteem. Einstein Albert said "I am thankful to all those who said NO to me. It's because of them I did it myself." Joseph Chadarevian Bacc. II |
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