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In less than 24 hours, the first batch of Psychology students that I've taught will be walking on stage to receive their diplomas, and I couldn't be any prouder. With that, there is one last reading, one last lecture I wish to impart to each and every one of you as a collective unit:
I want you all to remember to always, as much as you possibly can, search for the good in every situation life throws your way.
This is not to tell you that it is wrong to be sad, far from it. We are Psychology Majors after all. What I am saying is that in this world where it is easy to be outraged, it is easy to accuse, it is easy to hate, be a person who will temper their idealism with reality. Be a person who, before judging, will try their hardest to understand why other people think or feel certain ways, be a person that wishes to change the world through kindess and understanding, educating others while preserving another person's dignity and without ridicule. Be humble, Be happy.
Always be thankful, even for the little things; especially for the little things, for it is in the little things where we can see what other people truly want to say. Whether its in the angry, worried voice of a friend. Or a simple offer for help which really means that another person cares for you. Always pay attention to the little things.
Always know what is important in your life, and always fight for it in a way that you are also doing right. Follow your dreams and passions, yet be flexible when there is a need to re-align them. Do. Not. Be. Afraid. Instead, use your fear as a motivation to push you forward. I was touted as a gifted child, but I was always terrified and insecure when it comes to many things, both personal and professional. Only when I allowed myself to push forward did I learn that it was a way to show self-love. Be kind to yourself. Everyone deserves a break.
Last but not the least, I want to apologize: I know I'm not the perfect professor. I'm sometimes disorganized, I teach at a weird pace, I lose patience every now and then, I'm still quite inexperienced, I feel like at times I'm too nice or abused, but I have learned so many valuable lessons from each of you. Apart from that, the greatest treasure that you guys have left me is the honor to be trusted and regarded as a friend by some. I can't say that I don't have regrets, but I can say that I did my best, and that's all anyone could ever ask of me.
To those who aren't graduating, know that you aren't left behind. Life is not a race, each on of you will blossom at your own time. I look forward to the knew stories we can both tell your friends due to the extra one or two semesters you still have left here in school.
Finally, always remember that life could be a lot easier for our hearts if we learned how to communicate properly, efficiently, and honestly. Its a lesson you will find valuable not only in the professional field, but also in your families and in your relationships with friends or romantic partners.
I truly believe that the call of teaching was put in my heart by God in order for me to share my testimonies: On school, love, and life. Thank you for allowing me to share my story to each and every one of you. Mica had always told me that I have a kind heart, even if at times I don't believe it. I always go the extra mile, even if I complain a lot, whether it was for my friends, work, family, or students, because it was who I was. Even though I was a pretty insecure person, I realized after two years of teaching you, that she was right. The love of my life saved my life so many times in the course of two teaching years through her patience and kindness, and I'm pretty sure she indirectly saved the class everytime I was about to lose my cool. Lord knows I can have a very bad temper.
Congratulations batch 2018-2019. Go out in that vast world and make your dreams come true.