Midori no Kaze

Rules for students…in my case, students of life:

1. Always greet everyone with a smile. Say “Please” & “Thank you,” “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” or “Goodbye” when you arrive or leave.- Really. How many of us in this day and age still do that? These days, people just take what they want. No wonder there are so many wars.

2. Only use what you need. Do not waste materials.- Goodness me. People now would rather buy something new rather than recycle. No wonder global warming is such an issue, we have mountains of trash and animals are becoming extinct left and right. We now have to buy drinking water! Isn’t the world made up of ¾ water? Shouldn’t water be free?

3. An artist is never afraid to get dirty, but you should always remember to clean up after. (In other words, Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but always remember that you can make up for them after.)- Some people are so happy in their comfort zones that they end up not living life to the fullest. In that case, what’s the point of living if you don’t actually live. It’s okay to make mistakes. Everyone makes them. That’s why you’re learning, right. :D

4. When you don’t understand something, don’t be afraid to ask for help.- In life, there are people who will always be better than you, but that shouldn’t stop you from striving to be the best. That’s what people are there for, to guide each other and assist in your growth and development. That’s why you have parents, teachers, siblings and friends, and yup, you can learn from people younger than you. People need people. Think about it, you’re needed too. :D

5. Words that could hurt another’s feelings are not allowed. Saying “ugly” is not good.- Every time we talk, do we really stop to think about what we say before we say it? It doesn’t matter who you’re talking to, whether that person is older, or younger, everyone deserves your respect. Yup, even your enemies do too. Besides, we should see the beauty in everything. Nobody thinks anything is ugly unless someone says so. That’s why there are stereotypes. People judge before they get to know that what really counts, the inside, is more beautiful than the outside.

6. Share what you have.- This one, most people have a hard time following, myself included. Some people might go, huh? Yeah! If everyone shared, there shouldn’t be hungry and homeless people. Going back to number 2, use only what you need.

7. Make Friends- You can never have too many friends. Make friends, but at the same time, be a friend. Accept people for who they are and not for what they are. Wouldn’t you feel better if people accepted you for just being you? :D Be honest, trustworthy, caring and loveable.

8. Concentrate on the task at hand. Believe in yourself because you can do it!- When you’re given work, do it, whole-heartedly. There’s no point in submitting something half-baked. In the end, it’ll make you feel better and proud at that. :D Trust me. I know this one all to well. No free loaders ;) You can do it. Nothing is impossible if you try and put your heart and mind to it.

9. Don’t run around with your scissors. Use materials the way they were made to be used. (In other words, Don’t run around with dangerous materials.) - Other people could get hurt when you play with dangerous things. In fact, you could get hurt too. The internet is made for better communication and research, not plagiarism. Brains are made for thinking of ways to make life better and help people, not terrorize people. Hearts are made for loving people, not hurting. Use them wisely. You’ll never know how bad it is till it happens to you, so don’t let it happen to others. It might just come back…with interest.

10. HAVE FUN!!!- There’s no point in living if you don’t have fun. Go ahead! Enjoy life, use your imagination and dream big, but bear the previous 9 rules in mind.

Once you’ve mastered these rules, you’re all set to go out into the real world. In fact, maybe some of those out there need a refresher course. There’s always a child in us. We just have to think about the simple things in life, and we’re on a one way trip to happiness. This is what life is supposed to be.

posted by Bambie Chan Carlos at 9:25 PM