“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ~Paulo Coelho

12/10/2019

DUE: FRIDAY, 12/13 at 11:45am
RESPONSE DUE: TUESDAY, 12/17 at 11:45am

Santiago learns many lessons along his journey, from different people he encounters. For example, watching the Candy Seller teaches Santiago that to be truly happy, you are doing what you want to do for the sake of doing it, and not for something else in the future. Seeing the Englishman's rudeness in the caravan shows Santiago that he does not want to behave that way. The Old King teaches Santiago that when you want something, all the universe conspires to help you get it.

Think about TWO people in your life who have taught you life lessons that you now live by. Identify the life lesson for each person who has taught you something, and then explain how they have taught you this lesson. Use at minimum 5 sentences per person/lesson for a total of 10 sentences minimum for this blog.

98 Comments

Dillon M Jones

12/10/2019 09:27:56 am

One person who has taught me a life lesson is my mother. She told me that if I want something bad enough, you will get it. This makes sense because if I want to purchase something that has great value to me, and if I want it bad enough, I will save up my money to buy it.
The king says that when you want something, the universe conspires to help you achieve it.These quotes are very similar and relates to what the king said by saying that life will give you something if you want it bad enough.

Another person who has taught me a life lesson was my dad. When we where fishing and I asked why we weren't catching any fish, he told me that life doesn't always go the way you want it to. I have had many instances in which this values where true. Sometimes the universe cant help achieve your goal and that's not your fault. For example if your family is low income and you cant get a good education. Things like this happen to many people.

Daniel

12/16/2019 05:09:49 pm

Jack I read your comment I really see how you have learn from your Mom and Aunt. While I was reading your comment I saw some spelling errors, capitalization errors, and grammar. But over all your comment is really good.

Kainon Kachele link

12/16/2019 09:11:35 pm

I love how this is so caring and thoughtful of precious moments like these.

Gavin link

12/17/2019 11:27:29 am

Jack, said Gavin in a monotone voice I am glad that you are seeing the big picture "pulls up glasses". But I feel as you should have gone more in dept. Jack looks at me with a nevus face. Now yes, jack did all the requirements but at what cost does the requirements make your response seem rushed. "slams hand on table". Jack I advize you to take more time and more effort in conveying you setting and characters. "Puts paper down and point towards jack." Next time add more to your writing then it will feel genuine and more alive and not just rushed. 'I rest my case".

collin hoyer

12/17/2019 05:23:57 pm

I like the lessons that you have shared here. I think that they are great lessons and that everyone should see what they are.

Jack Flanagan

12/10/2019 09:30:51 am

One of the people how taught me a lessen was my mom. She taught me that everything should be fair. I learned it because I made lots of board games as a kid and one day I got my mom to play with me. Mid game I changed a role because it made a little bit more sense but she explained how the is not good because she could have done it many times before.
Another lessen I learned was from my aunt. She taught me that you should always do thing that make you happy. Every time I didn't want to do something she under should and tried to find a better solution and not just go with it anyway. she also tryed to fund anything I am pashonit about like game design. Now try to do thing that make my happy or makes me happy in the future.

Alanna Archuleta

12/17/2019 08:54:21 am

I think the lesson you learned from your aunt is very true and helpful in life. Especially in this school since we work in a lot of project groups and with people we don't know very well. This will also help when were older and work with people we just met.

Alden Walters

12/10/2019 10:04:32 am

I've been lucky enough to know many people who have taught me life lessons. One of the first people that comes to mind is my friend Leonard. We met in college, and from the first time I met him, I knew he loved reading and storytelling and making art. All of these are things I want to do in my life, but the lesson he taught me goes beyond shared interests. Even when he had other things on his plate, Leonard would take time to read and to look at the world and made sure he wasn't so caught up in his work that he couldn't see other people and stories around him. In doing this, he taught me that I should always take time to experience the world and that remaining dedicated to my passions is important beyond work. We need to stay attentive to our responsibilities, but we also need to stay present in the world!

I have also learned many life lessons from my parents. One that I think about a lot these days is from my mom: don't let fear get in the way of following your passion and making the world better in whatever way you can. Though she was a math major in college, she later realized she had a passion for listening to people and helping them to grow their self-confidence, and she went back to school to become a therapist. After having a private practice, she began to believe in a more holistic idea of wellness, and started teaching yoga in addition to working in a therapy setting. Recently, she has taken both of these passions and is working to start a non-profit. She has never been afraid to work towards what is next in her life, and is constantly trying to better the world and herself.

Peyton Stringer

12/10/2019 10:26:33 am

I feel like your parents alter your view on the world greatly from a young age. An example of that can be seen in my dad. He taught me very important values about respecting what I have and being thankful for what I have. From a young age we would never waste any food. He also taught us about respecting what we eat and what went into it. That if we choose to be meat eaters to respect the animal and do it in a natural way. It makes sense considering he grew up on a farm.

Another person who has altered my view on the world is probably my teacher Ms. Kim in fourth grade. In fourth grade I learned to be a lot more social and be responsible for my own learning. This was my first time in a regular school and my first year at High Tech. She taught me to be kind to everyone be optimistic about things and enjoy what I do.

Jake Fragala

12/16/2019 01:44:29 pm

That is really awesome that your dad taught you not to waster food from a very young age. My parents neglected to teach this lesson to my brother, and a a result he throws about half of the food he is served in the garbage. I don't agree with doing that, but since my brother is the favorite child I can't do anything to stop it. It's also great that you had a teacher that taught you to be optimistic.

Nicholas Castro

12/17/2019 09:02:24 am

Yeah Peyton, For me its the same when it comes to food and what I have. my parents taught me by letting me know that, everything can be taken. Also to not waste food and technically nothing in "my house" is mine.

Hugo Nava

12/17/2019 09:10:01 am

I am a very picky eater. I usually reject food when its offered to me and I don´t like it or i´ll just reply with i´m not hungry. I also Have had a similar experience with a teacher who taught me a similar lesson and that teacher was Mr. Clark.

Jake Ryan

12/10/2019 10:26:44 am

Two people who have inspired me in my life are my mom and my friend Zach. My mom taught me nearly everything I know outside of school. About kindness, respect, responsibility, etc. Also how to play some sports. She was the one who introduced me to soccer in the first place! My friend Zach taught me something not even knowing it. He is a twin, and his brother never has to really study and he still gets great grades. This puts a lot of pressure on Zach, at least that's what he thinks. So he studies for hours everyday! Whenever I see him he never wants to hang out because he "has" to study. This taught me to be more relaxed when it comes to school. I want my experience in school to be fun, not to be studying all the time and stress out constantly.

Jack Flanagan

12/16/2019 03:01:40 pm

I do agree to relax in school. It is important to be happy the do the things you enjoy. if you stress out you will think irrationally and make more accidents then normal. Also if you dont do the things that make you happy, you just wound be happy(which is not good).

Nathan Garcia

12/17/2019 09:12:08 am

I agree that its important to not be stressed out in school. It could lead to a lot of problems, one of those being failing. School should be a fun experience, but in order for it to be fun you have to make it fun

Lauren Zirinsky link

12/17/2019 09:13:15 am

I definitely agree with your friend. Although school can be stressful at times, its really important to remember that yes this is a part of your life that is important to your future, but you also have to enjoy it and have fun. As people grow older, somewhere along the way they bring up high school, and I think that will definitely be something we do as well. We should be able to look back at high school and remember that we did go well, but also that we had a good time.

Carol King link

12/10/2019 10:31:25 am

Lesson #1: I always have the power to experience life in a better way.
I have a friend Nick who is always pushing me to realize how much power I have in every moment of every day. We have our gut reactions to situations and events, but we don't have to follow these gut reactions. I can look at the rain and automatically think, "Oh great, I'm going to be late," and just stay in that thinking, or I can recognize that I'm inside a negative mindset and choose instead to think, "Cool! That means the flowers are going to start blooming." Learning from Nick has been really quite extraordinary. I've realized that I have power in every single moment, and that I have a lot of choice in terms of how I want to experience and live my life.

Lesson #2: Play needs to be prioritized!
I really have come to the belief that life is supposed to be fun in my adulthood. I've arrived at this lesson after years and years of working really hard, being really ambitious, and having a lot of no-sleep nights. Skyler is someone who really enjoys recreation and play. He rock climbs, camps, does a lot of magic, enjoys surfing, enjoys skateboarding, and so much more. These are a lot of things that the old me used to think were a "waste of time". I now realize that play is JUST as important as work, if not more important. It's really important to work hard--I am in no way advocating otherwise. However, balance is just as important, and play should be prioritized because life is supposed to be fun. We should be enjoying life, and not just letting life happen to us!

Rishi Halker

12/10/2019 10:36:36 am

Something I can learn from someone in my life would probably have to be my dad. Something he says this to me very frequently is,”In order to get something, you have to give something”. This means, in life, nothing will come your way willingly. You have to work towards getting that thing. It is then that you will actually deserve it.

Another person in my life which I can learn from is my sister. She’s currently a senior and her workload is immense so whenever she has tons of work, she turns to me and says,”Rishi, never procrastinate!” I agree with this statement because whenever you do something in a rush, the end result is never good or quality. I can apply this in my life because starting from 9th grade, I will have to get good grades so that I can get accepted to good colleges. Also, procrastination is just not a good thing in general, so that’s one main thing that I can learn from my sister

colin dake

12/16/2019 02:27:15 pm

I really like how you connected this to your present life in 9th grade. The first paragraph reminds me of one of Sir Isaac Newton's laws of physics: Every action must have an equal or opposite reaction. This connects to how I plan on explaining stealing India to people.

Since India moved as a continent to Asia, an equal or opposite reaction would be that it must go back to its original position.

David Lopez

12/10/2019 11:31:13 am

The first person that taught me lessons was my mom. My mom does a lot for my family. First she takes care of us. When my dad is at school, she makes us food and helps us to the best of her ability. She also cheers me up when I am discouraged. This helps me get through stuff that I don't want to do.

The second person that teaches me life lessons is my dad. Whenever I do something wrong, he always gives me a speech. It takes a little while to finish what he is saying, but it works. He helps me learn from my mistakes. I learn a lot from him.

Joaquin Barraza

12/16/2019 10:11:33 am

Your response is very good but it is a little bit short. I think that you could add more detail for both paragraphs because then it would be way more professional. Other than adding more detail to make it lengthier, it is very good.

Cole Beckett

12/17/2019 01:13:25 pm

When I was reading the first paragraph I noticed that you didn't specify which lessons your mom taught you. Next time your could add a little more detail on what you are talking about. You could also explain a little more about the lessons your dad taught you.

Jane Fletcher

12/10/2019 05:05:06 pm

Rishi Halker

12/16/2019 10:32:57 am

I agree with the lesson that your dad taught you. When you are kind and empathetic, people will open up to you and possibly give that kindness back to you. When you may be feeling down, people will remember the kindness and empathy that you showed them in the first place. I also agree with the lesson your dad taught you. I think this because you should create a voice for those who don't, and for yourself.This is because then that way,you'll feel more empowered

Kyla Stubbs

12/10/2019 05:22:14 pm

My mom has taught me that you shouldn't trust everyone you meet. I used to have this friend and my mom always said she had a weird feeling about her and to not get too close to her. We got into a fight one night and she immediately blocked me and hasn’t talked to me since. We went to the same school so I had to see her everyday. She tried to turn all my friends against me so that they would only talk to her instead of me.
My little sister taught me that family is always there for you. I used to really isolate myself from my friends and family. But after spending time with my family and mainly my sister I saw what life was like when you're not alone. Family is always there for you when no one else is. I’m close with my mom and my little sister but the rest of my family I don’t really talk to since they live in different states.

Gavin Ibbetson link

12/10/2019 06:40:37 pm

The first person whoever taught me an important life lesson, was my dad he's taught me to be a kinder, more empathetic, and a better person overall. but the first lesson he taught me was to be more self-aware of other people's problems and struggles, and not just yours. the other life lesson he taught me was to enjoy what you have, while you have it wink wink nudge nudge childhood. And how my dad taught me the first lesson was when I was eight I used to be a little bit bratty in elementy I wouldn't care about if my dad was working I just wanted him to pick me up from school. Me not realizing that it was hard for him, I complained. Then one day he told me the lesson and I still keep it to this day. the other lesson was when I was having trouble with homework in 7th grade he said it may seem hard but 5 years from now you'll look back and say this was easy, so you should enjoy the parts that are easy.

The other person that helped me a lot growing up was my grandpa, his name was Bill.
Now I didn't see him very often, but when I did he made sure to teach me as much as he could. One of the lessons you repeatedly say to me To respect people to take care of you, and to respect the people that built and protected this land because he served 30 years in the military. the other lesson he often told me was that short-term pain it's nothing compared to the long-term thing that you will do. He would normally mentioned if I had to repair something, it wouldn't be an easy but once I did it would last a lifetime. The first lesson he told me then didn't stick to me at first because of my young age but as I got older I put more thought into what he said. He would often tell me this when I will see if they're being disrespectful or I was being ungrateful. The second lesson he would often say, because he was a mechanic and he would go by this philosophy. He would normally say this whenever I went to his house which was normally on the summer break and first week of spring break. I am happy now that he moved down and now I get to see you more often because I value family more every year and would not replace them.

-Gavin I

Peyton Stringer

12/16/2019 06:24:23 pm

I feel that understanding other peoples struggles is one of the most important skills someone can have. This ties into the empathy part that you were talking about. Overall I feel like we would be a better society if we all understood and were less ignorant to the fact that everyone is having issues and the quicker we understand that the faster we can grow as a society.

Jake Ryan

12/17/2019 09:39:21 am

What you said about your grandpa and your family was very inspiring. Hearing about your grandpa's many feats in the military just made me really think about what I am grateful for, He sounded like a very wise and good man.

Kira Cook

12/10/2019 08:24:42 pm

The two people in my life that have taught me a lot of life lessons are my mema and my stepmom. Both of them have taught me about life. Both have also taught me that even though someone isn’t blood-related, you can still love them the same. My Mema has taught me that if you want to be part of a family, be kind, be caring, and you will be loved. She has also taught me to pray often and to not stress over little things. That life goes on, and that everything will be ok. My stepmom has taught me how having two moms in my life is better than just one. She taught me that challenges will make me stronger. That we are all humans and we make mistakes. She has also taught me that honesty is key.

Mariah Flores

12/17/2019 10:21:37 am

I think it's important to love all family even if you aren't related. I also try not to stress over the little things in life as well. Yes, life does go on and everything will be alright. I also believe that Honesty is key and is important when trying to trust someone.

lilah rivera

12/17/2019 11:05:49 am

I like how you said having two moms is better than one because I can connect to that. It's hard getting used to something like that but at the end of the day it's better to have more people to support you.

Jenisis B

12/10/2019 09:36:00 pm

When I think of those who’ve taught me a life lesson I think of my grandpa and how he’d say to treat those better than how they treat you, although sometimes it's not easy.. I also think about my mom and how she's says to pray throughout my struggles and she reminds me that I'm not alone and I'm loved. Lastly, my dad, he always says to keep your head up and as long as I focus on the positive everything will be okay.

Eunice Flores

12/16/2019 05:16:22 pm

I think it's really connects to my mom since she learned almost everything from her grandparents. I love how you did your parents still that's where you learn almost everything. I love your blog response.

Alina

12/16/2019 05:19:24 pm

I think your comment sounds really good. I think the lesson your grandpa taught you is very important and you definitely have shown that before.

kevyn

1/6/2020 06:47:29 pm

I think that is a good live lesson because If someone is treating you bad and you treat them good they are going to stop bothering you

Jane Fletcher

12/10/2019 11:07:04 pm

The two people who have taught me the most are my parents, I know that this is a common answer and it's not unique but it's true. First my Dad has taught me to be kind and empathetic to others even when that kindness won't be returned. He taught me this because you never know if someone is going through a tough time or just having a bad day, so by being kind you might help them to have a better day. The second lesson he taught me is to stand up for what you believe in and to stand up for others. When he was younger sometimes people weren't able to stand up for themselves. My Dad feels that its important to help advocate for others when they can't for themself. My Dad has taught me so many valuable lessons that I'll never forget and try to teach others.
My mom has taught me a lot of life lessons too. She has taught me to be patient with others even when its hard and I am tired. She has also taught me to try and make positive changes for myself and strive to be a better person everyday. My mom has shown me that people can change if they really want to and to welcome that. My mom always does her best for us and tries to be there for us when she can and help us fix our mistakes. She has also taught me to be accountable for my actions and take responsibility for them even when it's hard to have the integrity to do so. Both my parents are strong and caring people that I am very thankful for. They have taught me a lot of valuable lessons that I won't forget.

Joaquin Barraza

12/11/2019 02:24:48 pm

One person that has taught me a life lesson is my dad. His favorite motto is, "It doesn't matter where you start, it matters where you finish." That motto is probably my favorite motto ever because of how much it relates to my life and everyone else's lives. He always talks to me about school and how important it is to go to college. If I ever get below an A-, he'll want to talk to me because he knows the importance of getting to a good college and having a stable job sometime in the future. I really love how much my dad cares for me even if I get frustrated with him sometimes. I know that he'll keep teaching me different life lessons throughout my entire life which I really appreciate about him.

Another person that has taught me a life lesson is my best friend Alex. He taught me all about gang activity because before last year, I didn't really know much about gangs. He told me to never get into a gang because if you ever leave the gang, they'll kill you. He also told me about anything anyone would consider bad because I grew up in a Christian family so I never was exposed to any of that. I really appreciate my friend Alex because he has told me about a lot of things that I never really knew what they were before.

Katie Sjolund

12/11/2019 02:56:40 pm

I have a good friend. She used to be my best friend for the majority of middle school. She was always so positive. During school she would always be working on things even when everyone around her, including me, was off topic. When she got stressed or things got hard she almost had this fake it till you make it attitude towards it. I kind of adopted that personality trait subconsciously.
I learned a lot from my mom too. One of the biggest things that I learned was that sometimes you have to work hard on things even when you really don’t want to. My mom works from home a lot of time and on the weekends when my sister and I have off, she doesn’t and still has work. I also learned from her that it’s okay to take breaks and that it’s not always the best to be working all the time. She finds time for the things that are important to her.

Kyla Stubbs

12/11/2019 07:04:44 pm

I really like how you talked about your mom and how she works hard even on things she might not want to do. This seems like a really good life value.

Kyla Stubbs

12/16/2019 12:24:48 pm

You talked about your "good friend" and I think that just having a positive mindset.

Jesus Sanchez Cruz

12/11/2019 03:03:45 pm

My mom and dad taught me to be a nice person and to help others. If you are good to people, good things will happen to you. It feels good to be kind; it feels like freedom.

My sister is kind to family and school friends too. Sometimes, I get upset with her because she gets everything she wants when I don't. She teaches me to not be rude to her and to have patience.

Jacob Sherman

12/11/2019 05:59:38 pm

I learned about how to think about things. Doesn't make much sense, but it does. I was taught how to see the different perspectives of ideas, and people. You don't know how someone truly is unless you get to know them. I have always found an interest in someone else life because I want to know who that person is, to have a connection with them, and to learn about there perspective. I always want to know someones true perspective on something, if they don't show their true side, then there is no point. The true side of someone is way more interesting than the version they put up to hide away ones true self. I learned that over time and I find that I always want to know more about someone now, which helps me make good connections.

Another thing that I have learned from someone is that I should always thing about the future. Even if it is not very important in the moment, it still will effect you. I am usually careful with this, so not doing to risky of things that could get me in trouble. Trying to be as safe as possible cause well anything can happen. However there are always rules for myself when it comes to it. More like a self judgement of do I have experience and what are the odds of something going wrong. I don't over think the future, because then your not living in the moment, with I would say is a little more important than the future. if you focus on the future then your missing out on the fun right in front of you. It just doesn't seem like something I would want to do. I would want to enjoy as much life as I possibly can.

Katie Sjolund

12/17/2019 08:53:58 am

I think that your second paragraph has a really interesting idea behind it. The future is my biggest fear but I am also scared that I am going to regret the choices I make now in the future. I think that you have to find a balance between worrying about the future and living in the moment.

Aquetzalli Lira-Prado

12/11/2019 09:24:21 pm

“Don't take things for granted”
One person that has majorly shaped me into the person I am today is my mom. She has taught me many things throughout fourteen years, but the biggest lesson she ever taught me was to not take things and people for granted. She is always telling me to be grateful for what we have and to make the most out of it even though it's not a lot. Not only things, but people as well. She doesn't want me to have the same regrets she has from losing people. So she has constantly told me from a young age to appreciate and learn from people while they're here with me.

“Not all things will work out the way you planned”
My older brother in college, Diego, has played a big part in my life. Something he has taught me is that not all things will work out the way you plan. This is something that I have trouble realizing and getting. I want things to work out the way I plan for them and when they don't, I freak out and become very discouraged. My brother has seen this a lot from me and was the same way, so he has been a person for me who tells me how it is and not everything is going to be the way you plan. The outcome of any particular situation is always and forever out of your control. You are powerless in regards to influencing anything outside of yourself.

Jeni

12/16/2019 06:12:50 pm

I think the lesson your mom taught you about not taking things for granted is something we should all do and just be grateful. think you comment is really good.

Kira Cook

12/17/2019 09:10:31 am

I think these lessons are very helpful in any part of your life. I think that people nowadays think everything should be handed to them just because they want it.It is also important to appreciate what you have.

walker settle

12/12/2019 11:22:33 am

I think one person that has influenced me is my grandfather. He showed me that it is very important to be respectful at the same time to be mellow. I think him just being in my life has changed me and showed me some very important lessons. He is also a very nice person kind and helpful. He has to help a lot around the house because my grandma is unable to do something. so I learned to help other from him and to be a gentleman.
Another person that has changed me is my friends. They are the best they taught me how to look on the bright side. Also not to focus on the bad. They make me laugh and are very fun to be around. All around they have been a positive influence on my life and I am so lucky to have them in my life.

Jacob Sherman

12/16/2019 06:54:41 pm

I have also found that my grandfather has given me advice about how to live. He has been inspiring about thinking about the future. Has got me to be more concerned for what could happen and to think about what I could do for myself. Really was one of the first to get me thinking about my future. I am grateful for that because well it's important and its something I should always keep in mind.

Colin Dake

12/12/2019 04:46:18 pm

One person who has taught me a life lesson is my friend Rob who I used to fish with sometimes. He taught me that you have to truly live life and give everything for your passion to truly connect with the universe. He lived his life and experienced things like Santiago does in the book, but he also ran into an equal amount of threatening experiences too. One of those experiences is the fact that he is in jail right now. His life experiences have lead me to also theorize that your life will always be a mix of both good and bad, no matter how hard you try.

Another person who has taught me a life lesson is my mom. She has taught me that when in doubt, I should just keep things simple and not change anything. Whenever I try to seriously redo my aquariums in a weird and complicated way, she has reminded me that I should just be happy and content with what I have, instead of just going crazy and making something super complicated that will cost me lots of time and money. Or when I want to take tons of fishing rods with me to the pier, she reminds me that I am only allowed two in the water at a time, and that I should just bring 2 or 3 that I believe will be the most useful for the specific day. This is an important lesson because it keeps me from doing things that would waste my time and just get in my own way later on.

Brenden Pache

12/17/2019 09:47:00 am

How that suck that your friend is in jail. That's cool that your mom taught something too. Here's a question.
Question: what have you taught yourself?

Evonna Esparza

12/12/2019 06:44:56 pm

Some people who have taught me a life lesson are the girls my mom babysits. Their names are Kendyl and Kinley. They are 7 and 5 years old. I used to think of little kids as someone who needs to be taught, I now realize just how much we can learn from them if we choose to listen. Although they don't say it out loud, they help me to remember that i'm still a kid and that life shouldn't be just about how good your grades are or stressing over tests. I'm so grateful to have people like them in my life because without them I know i'd regret not being a kid when I had the chance to.
Another person who has taught me a life lesson is my Aunt. She always inspires me to try to be friendly with everyone I meet. She can walk up to a stranger and have a new instant best friend in a matter of minutes. I strive to have her levels of confidence when meeting new people. Although this is a life lesson i'm still learning, i'm so thankful I have her footsteps to follow in.

Jessica Espinoza-Flores

12/16/2019 08:52:54 pm

I really like how you wrote about the connection of school and yourself personally. Also I agree with the fact that we should still be like a kid and not worry about everything right now. And I think it's great that you try to be friendly with everyone.

Eunice Flores

12/12/2019 07:09:31 pm

"No stupid questions, just talk."
That's what my mom would tell me when I didn't a math problem and I was to afraid to raise my hand for clarification. She would be mad at me just because I just to shy. After that I put my fear in a little box and I just ask the question.

Another person taught a life lesson is my dad. He taught me to never leave my homework for tomorrow. He said I may not be able to wake up early and I would oversleep and I would rush my homework and just random stuff that don't connect with what I'm writing.

Anthony Mercado

12/12/2019 07:16:00 pm

One lesson that was taught to me was by my dad. He would say "show me who you talk to and that's who you are." Which I agree with mostly. But this somewhat doesn't apply to him. He said to me that some of his friends would get drunk behind the school. He eventually stopped talking to them. But he said they at least were his friends at some point. And he eventually stopped talking to them. Which is a good thing obviously. He meant he would eventually turn into them if he kept talking to them.

Another life lesson that I learned was my mom always says "if you don't put 100% effort in the first time, you will have to do it again." This is a very good thing to live by. I was taught this when I was very young and it was a very easy lesson to learn. I was about 7 years old. I tried to toss a piece of trash into the trash can and I missed. My mom said right after that "don't be lazy or else you will have to do it again." Now I am applying this to everyday life.

Ashley Tavares

12/12/2019 07:19:33 pm

Violet Maria Rives
She has taught me that being yourself is better than being anyone else. She has showed me that your life is a canvas. If you let someone else paint your canvas you might not like it. If u paint it your self it will be unique to you and you will love it.
Someone else that has taught me a lesson is Mr.Shwartz. he has showed me that there is more behind an easy answer. You might think that something is easy to do but when you uncover what made up that thing it is a whole ridiculous mess.

Corinne Bains

12/12/2019 08:17:24 pm

One person who has taught me a life lesson is my mom. My mom has taught me many important lessons. But one thing that has really stood out to me is her resiliency. It is something I've always admired. It shows true strength to have something happen to you, or to someone you love, and still have the courage to keep on living your life and adjusting to what has changed. At the end of the day what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Another person who has taught me a life lesson is my dad. He has taught me that hard work is very important. I can remember my dad staying up late some nights, working long and diligent hours. He’d often remind me to “just work hard” as a simple solution to most of my problems, and the path to achieving my dreams. As I get older I realize how important hard work really is.

Gelsey Perez

12/16/2019 02:54:20 pm

I enjoyed when you talked about your mom and dad because it shows that you are really connected to them. It also shows that you are learning valuable lessons that might end up helping you in the future. It really demonstrates how you learn from the people that deeply care about you.

Alex

12/12/2019 09:15:46 pm

One person that has taught me a lesson that I still usually think about is my mom. She told me to always help one another through a problem because you don’t know what they can be going through. She has also said that when you help one another out you might get the same support you have them and so I try my best to stick to that. What she has told me has helped me through a lot of things from helping others. To this day I’ll try to keep that word going and helping out.

Another person that has told me a life lesson was my teachers and my dad. I’ve always been told to not quit and to keep you’re head up no matter the situation. My dad has always pushed me to be the best I can be and to handle the problems the best they can be handled. I do get frustrated a lot with sports and I do end up having those thoughts but quitting on others won’t do you any good. I’ll always remember to keep on pushing until you’re at you’re highest point.

Brenden Pache

12/12/2019 09:27:39 pm

eople who Influence me?
There is a lot of little things people have done that influenced me a lot. It wasn't just one person. For instance this one time I went to the desert to have some fun on a quad with my family,Towards the end we went ran out of water and kind of thirsty so we sat on the bench to take a break for a little bit before we get back into it; there is this guy behind us who overheard our thirst for water and hands us a water bottle.The man had a smile on his face and you can see that he was happy to help. We didn't even know his name. That has influenced me a lot to this day.
But there's also two other people who come to mind that influence me.
Darrell Lance Abbott “Dimebag” and Ronnie James Dio. Taught me so much about life and how you should act towards others. Their personalities influence me now.These two men are bigger than life to me.There's not enough words to say how they influence me. Hearing people talk down or bad about them makes me mad because these where the people who shaped the person I am now. Dimebag Darrell was shot in the head by a crazy person with a gun. Ronnie James Dio died from stomach cancer. Dimebag Darrell died while playing the guitar doing what he loved. Even when Ronnie James Dio knew he had a stomach cancer he still finish his worldwide tour. These are the two people who have influenced me the most besides my parents who are true Troopers by the way. love you mom and dad. Thank you Darrell and Ronnie

Jessica Espinoza-Flores

12/12/2019 09:32:31 pm

Someone who has taught me a life lesson is my mom. Something that she once said was “What you plant will be what you pick” and that really impacted me. The more I thought about it the more I understood. If I helped someone out, then they would help me in the future, or if I wasn’t the kindest to them then I shouldn’t expect that from them. It’s basically another way to say “eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth”
Another person has been one of my closest friends. She said, “push your way through”. At first, I thought she was being metaphorical,l but she was being literal at the time. We were in a crowd and we were trying to reach the door and all of a sudden she says “push your way through” and it was helpful. And it has helped me through some rough times, and it brings me a smile whenever I think of that moment.

Evonna Esparza

12/16/2019 07:11:06 pm

I think what your Mom said is very impactful and metaphorical. I think living by that lesson could get you in a really good place in life. I really like how even though your friend didn't mean to be inspirational at the time, you can still use her piece of advice and apply in to everyday situations.

Star

12/17/2019 09:28:04 am

I think its cool that once you took a moment to understand what your mom said it actually helped you out in the future.And I like how you used your friends literal words to heart and used it to help you through rough times.

Gwyneth

12/12/2019 10:14:40 pm

I have learned a valuable life lesson from my teacher at my previous school. She has taught me so much, from using stronger vocabulary in my writing assignments to dealing with difficult people. She was a good listener and guide. She told me to make my voice heard, or to tell a teacher. Now, when people at school are bothering me, I try to speak up and let the person know that they are bothering me.

My younger brother has also taught me a valuable lesson. He is a kind, happy person with a lot of good friends of all different ages. When he talks about his friends, he tells funny stories and talks about shared interests. Sometimes I am pessimistic, and I feel like my friends get tired of me complaining about stuff. My little brother has taught me that I should be an optimistic person, and that could change people's first impressions of me.

Aquetzalli Lira-Prado

12/16/2019 07:03:09 pm

I think it's really important what your brother taught you and it's good that you have your family there to help you. I can also be a pessimist at times and I have my friends and family there to help me be positive and not focus on the negative. I feel like this is something a lot of people struggle with, keeping a positive mindset, and should be something more understood and acknowledged by everyone.

Gelsey Perez

12/12/2019 11:38:24 pm

Someone who has taught me an important lesson is my aunt. She always tells me to show manners and be kind to others because it's a sign of respect. It's something I always consider when meeting new people because I don't want them to see me as a mean person. Sometimes we don't even know how they are feeling, so it's nice to just open a door for them or ask them how they are doing, or sometimes say a simple "Hello". It really helps me to show the people the best I have to offer. I just think it's a really sweet thing that I've learned because I know I'm showing people that I care and consider their feelings.

Someone else that has taught me a lesson is my mom. She taught me to never push myself too hard, to make things perfect. I'm really passionate about my work, especially if it's something that a lot of people are going to see. I'm the type of person to always push myself to do better, and when I do something that goes over my limits I tend to get stressed. I've always been like this, but it came to the point where I was doing it too much, and she told me to only do what I could handle. I never wanted too, but I've learned that not everything is going to go my way and I should consider being easier on myself.

Abigail Chavez

12/13/2019 09:45:15 am

One person that has taught me an important lesson is my cousin Nicky. She is very passionate about her work, she is a nurse in the emergency room. She taught me that you have to work hard for what you want to do in life and even when people say that you cannot do it, don't let that bring you down. I have always looked up to her and how she handles stressful situations at her work with all the people that she takes care of. Even though it took her so long to get what she wanted, she told me to enjoy every moment of the journey.

Another person that taught me to a great lesson is my aunt Juline. She is a hard worker just like my cousin Nicky. My mom and her were really close when they were little, even though my aunt is 10 years older than her. She taught that you cannot choose your family, but instead to embrace the times you have with them, because when everyone you know leaves you, they will always be there for you. I learned so much from her determination and passion for her family and her job, that it has helped me make hard decisions in my life and I am so grateful that I have Aunt Juline and my cousin Nicky in my family and in my life.

Gwyneth

12/16/2019 09:10:20 pm

I like the advice your aunt and cousin gave you. It shows that you are very close with your family. I think it is very important to have loving, supportive people around you.

Alanna Archuleta

12/13/2019 09:46:15 am

My dad said that is your having a bad day at camp, school, soccer practice, etc. Your'e always going to have us (in meaning family). I live by that because I see my family very loving and caring. And whatever I do they will always be behind my back and won't forget about me or my sisters. Each other have made mistakes but we always say that are going to be troubles but you have to remember that your not a human unless you make mistakes in your life and if you think you've never made a mistake then you think to much of yourself.

I want to be a chef when I get older and go into culinary school. My mom has told me that cooking if very competitive and that I should go to college before culinary school to see if I want to change ideas or my ideal job. That makes sense to me because you might learn something that you never though of. You should listen to what you say and not live by your younger self sometimes.

Cole Beckett

12/13/2019 10:47:09 am

The first person that taught me a valuable lesson was my dad. He told me about how work on cars. To some people this would just be a normal thing, but for me it was a time for us to converse about anything and he taught me a lot of life lessons in that time so it is hard to narrow it down to one life lesson. I guess there is one thing he told me that is kinda a lesson but it isn't a super inspirational one or anything. He told me "If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough" which is pretty true physically and mentally.

Another person that taught me something is my grandpa. He taught me to live my life to the fullest because he wasn't able to and he didn't want the same life for me. He was always positive about life in general even though he didn't live the longest one. I didn't know him for long but every time I was around him I learned something new. It could be useful, or it could be useless, but I still always knew something new after seeing him.

Zubin Rashid

12/13/2019 10:59:11 am

I think one person that I learned a life lesson from is my parents. They always taught me to be grateful of what I have. They also taught me to respect the people and thing around me. These are both very important thing to know because if you're not grateful of what you have then it can be difficult to really enjoy your life

Another life lesson I've learned is from my mom. She taught me to always push myself. Whenever I did something, she always made sure I did my best. She pushed me to do better in everything I do, and now I've started doing that to myself. I think it's very important to push yourself because even if you think you're doing enough you could always do more

Nathan Garcia

12/13/2019 11:42:24 am

One thing that I live by is to give without expecting anything in return. I was taught this by my dad, but the way he explained it to me is that we have money so were able to use it to help others. He taught me this at a young age and it's the reason I don't have a problem with sharing with people. Whenever a friend asks for money I don't hesitate, I don't ask for anything in return, and decline if they tell me they will pay me back. Growing up I was with my cousins almost all the time so going by this also helped when I was with family.

Another life lesson I learned that I go by everyday is to ignore people who talk trash to you. I was taught this by my mom and and have lived with it for a good amount of time. I live with it because a lot of people like putting people down, but I don't let words get to me. I instead use there words to improve on things. It would be hard to get through some stuff without this mindset.

Anthony Mercado

12/16/2019 06:13:31 pm

I really like the first lesson. Rarely is someone going to do something nice and get something to return. The world is not nice enough to do that. I at least say thank you when someone does or says something nice to me. But it's usually unexpected so I don't have anything to thank them with besides a thank you. The second lesson is also great. Ignoring the trash talk is necessary into reaching one's goal in life.

Jake Fragala a haha

12/14/2019 12:47:03 pm

One person that I learned an important life lesson from was my mom. She has taught me a lot of things, but one of the lessons I remember most is when she told me that if you don't do something now, you have to face the repercussions later. Even though she told me this many times, I still had to experience it by myself a few times. This often happens, because even though people tell me things, I often have to experience them to get the full import of the lesson.

Another person who taught me a lesson is, surprisingly, my brother, even though he’s younger than me. I used to be pretty selfish when I was young, so it was actually my brother who helped me learn how to share. The funny thing is, now he’s super selfish and doesn’t like to share. I guess I’ll have to teach him again!

Lauren Zirinsky link

12/14/2019 03:26:43 pm

My mom has taught me almost everything I know. But one of the things she taught me that I now live by, is that hard work pays off. Whether you are applying this to your education, work, health, etc., your hard work pays off. My brother has taught me that if you really want something, then you will put in the effort and dedication to achieve it. I think that this is a very valuable statement, because nothing you want in life just happens without your effort. If you what it enough, then you’ll make it happen.

Jane Fletcher

12/16/2019 09:47:04 pm

I agree with your mom. I think that is really true, even if it might not be right away eventually the hard work you did will pay off. Your Mom and your brother both have taught you really good lessons!

Kainon Kachele link

12/15/2019 05:05:19 pm

Somebody who has taught me a lesson in life is my brother, He has taught me many things about pushing through pain and what he calls roadblocks. He taught me that when something hits you in life or tries to knock you down you have get right back up and keep on pushing and try harder every time.

Something my mom taught me was to be thankful and take what you have for granted. She told me this to remind me that not everything in life is permanent and that we should apreciate the things around us.

David Lopez Jr.

12/16/2019 02:50:45 pm

I agree that family gives great life lessons. I can connect because my dad gives me long talks after I do something wrong. It really helps me not make the same mistakes again.

Ashley C

12/18/2019 09:38:00 pm

i think that your family gave you good life lessons to go by. its something that's simple but make a big impact.

Corinne Bains

12/16/2019 02:49:46 pm

I love how you talked about your aunt and your mother. I can tell that they both mean a lot to you, and that you deeply care about, as well as appreciate them. I think that both lessons are very important and useful in your daily life.

Alina Lopez

12/16/2019 05:17:14 pm

My parents are a huge influence in my life and I wouldn’t be who I am without them. One thing my dad always told me was to never trust anybody or depend on anyone. I think this is very important to take with me through life so I don’t trust the wrong people or get let down when I depend on someone who doesn’t stay true to what they say.

Brisa

12/17/2019 11:30:04 am

I like how you explained that you don't know who you'd be without your parents. I agree because my parents helped me get to where I am today and without them I'd be nothing.

Daniel Barbosa

12/16/2019 05:17:39 pm

My Dad has taught me many lessons not just from soccer. There was this one time where I didn't believe that if I get bad grades I wouldn't play soccer. Then, I got a bad grade and I didn't play soccer and from that day on I have tried to keep my grades up.

My Mom taught me how to be respectful to everybody and even to the people you hate.She said that something nice will come in return. The same thing happen I didn't believe her but I still try to be nice even to the people I hate and guess what I was nice and I got a reward from my 5th grade teacher.

kevyn

1/6/2020 06:50:18 pm

I think the same because my parents have told me to be nice to everyone and earn what I want

Alina Lopez

12/16/2019 05:21:52 pm

Another person is my mom. Something my mom always told me was to live in the moment and enjoy today cause it could all be gone the next. I do struggle with this cause I worry to much about things that shouldn’t matter to me but I think this is very important.

Star

12/16/2019 05:41:12 pm

Someone who taught me a lesson in life is my grandma, whenever I’m with her she tells me stories of when she was younger. Which in my head is super super interesting given the fact that she did totally different things then me when she was my age. She always says “si Dios quiere” which is like “if god wants” and since my family is a religious family we believe that things happen because god wants it to happen. When I was younger I never really thought about it much, but now that I’m older I understand what she means and I truly do live by it.

Josefina Espinoza

12/16/2019 08:28:36 pm

I’ve had many life lessons taught to me over the course of my life. One lesson my dad has taught me is that you shouldn’t rely on people. That you should always work hard and do the best for yourself. My dad doesn’t really show his feelings and is very to himself. So he told me to value this lesson because I need to know that I need to take care of myself, and to not rely on people.
One lesson that my grandma has taught me is that family always comes first. My family is really passionate about our family and care for each and every one of us. She tells me to this day, that one of the things she has raised me to know is that family is all you have. That you always fight for one another and always make sure that we love and value each other. These two lessons have formed me into the person I am today and is what makes me passionate about myself.

Mariah Flores

12/17/2019 10:04:19 am

One person that has taught me a life lesson was the varsity volleyball coach. He taught me grit and to push through anything and I still use it to this day. An example was when we had tryouts. The tryouts were 3 days long and on the 2nd day, I was so sore. The varsity volleyball coach told me to push through even though I was in pain the entire time.
Another person that taught me was a life lesson was my 6th grade math teacher. He was the first to teach me empathy and respect. He gave us a big speech about his life and what he had to go through and it helped open everyone's eyes. Our class wasn’t respecting him at the time so he made time to have a team circle. We all got very emotional and empathetic learning about how he grew up. That really affected everyone’s life and we all use these two things now.

Abigail Gee

12/17/2019 10:42:02 am

The first lesson was from my father. My father taught me that you are always the first priority before anybody else when it comes to doing work. My dad told me that it was good to help others, but also to focus on yourself and to not do the work for others. My dad knows that I get asked often to help someone else with their work and I help to the best of my abilities and forget my work.
The second lesson was from my sister. My sister did not tell me the lesson, but she showed it to me through her actions. My sister lives her life the way she wants to and does what she enjoys while caring about her grades and her social group. I have always admired my sister and I could not imagine life without her and her actions.

Brisa

12/17/2019 11:28:31 am

my mom always told me to never trust a person that becomes close to you cause at any time they could stab you in the back. My dad tells me that mistakes happen for a reason but if you keep on pushing through them you will be able to accomplish anything.

Ashley C

12/18/2019 09:32:59 pm

i think those are both good life lessons to go by in life. And i think that your writing was short and simple but also cut to the point.

collin hoyer

12/17/2019 05:20:49 pm

One person that has taught me a life lesson is my grandpa. He has always said that you should always keep trying, and not give up even if you think you have made it. His example of this was that when he opened his restaurant he thought that since it was successful, he didn't need to change anything. After a few years though, business slowed down and had to close. He said that after that, he has always tried to go above and beyond. Another person that has taught me a life lesson is my dad. He has told me all the time that you should always take a opportunity that might benefit you, even if it seems hard. The reason he said this is because he has passed up a few opportunities that he regrets not doing.

Ashley Castro

12/18/2019 09:29:46 pm

Someone that really taught me life lessons is my older sister. I feel like they really did teach me thing that I could take with me as i keep on growing. My older sister always taught me that I could make it in the world as long as i put my mind to it. And she would tell me to be confident in myself and that if im confident in myself, that i can be confident in the work that i do.

kevyn

1/6/2020 07:35:26 pm

my mom and dad had teach me many things one lesson i live by is treat other how you what to be treated. I chose this lesson because i like to be treated good so i have to treat other good. if i treat someone bad i will most likely treat them bad so i just try to treat everyone the same .

Another thing that really help me is think before doing or saying . i chose this other lesson because there's always consequences they can be good or bad . if i hit someone i am going to get in trouble .but if i help someone i am going to get something good

Natalia

1/7/2020 12:06:14 am

My mom and dad taught me to make smart decisions. When they were in highschool they didnt make the best decisions and because of it they struggled more in school. I have been told many stories about their experiences like teen pregnancy and gangs. They have taught me to think about my actions and the consequences. Even with distractions they still managed to be successful and raise 4 kids. They are great role models.

Kione

1/7/2020 03:51:05 pm

my mom and dad have taught me about making good decisions when no one is looking. They said do the right thing even if its super small . they said it can change peoples lives or it can benefit your life. they also said even if it doesn't help anyone it makes you seem like the better person . I now do the right thing when no one is looking.

Nicholas Castro

1/9/2020 01:23:54 pm

While cliche, I've learned something from my parents. They taught me that everything comes with a price. To do anything, even to get on my computer to do my homework, I would have to do something for them. Of course my chores because that already a must, but my mom would stall me for as long as possible, give me silent treatment and or say "Well, to bad net time you should get everything done faster" even though, i got my chores done 3 hours earlier and then she made up a list for me to use to butter her up so I can then get the opportunity to do homework, have fun, or even just, relax.
Another person who taught me a lesson was my uncle. He is a kind of guy that has a comical, kind of guy, who laughs everything of. He reminds me of my grandma. (his/my mom's mom). He told me that while he was in the military, his Sargent told him, 'Brillo! as long as you know your doing whats right! What you were told! If anybody else thinks otherwise of what you doing, at least you know your doing whats right."
Well... it went something like that. I get 'caught' doing the right thing all the time. I'll be doing what my mom told me and my dad starts nagging on me, for not doing something else, that I've never been told to do in my life. Or I'll ask my dad if I can help with something, and he says "no there's nothing in your ability you can help with". So I go do my own thing, but then my other uncle or other family members will start asking me why I'm not helping and telling me I'm selfish or that I'm spoiled. Which is what my uncle had to deal with when he was my age and of course, still now.

Carolina Sanchez

1/9/2020 03:48:05 pm

One person that Has taught me a lesson that I now try to live up to is my mom. She told me that you could let yourself be the victim and let the person that did this to you win or you could learn from it. That day we had just got in a car crash and i was still a little scared to go in a car. I felt like every time we stopped my heart would speed up then drop. I remember being so mad that I could not control my anger I was mad at the world. That’s when she gave me that advice to help me calm down.

My dad also gave me a really good piece of advice he said that as you grow things are going to be hard life will try to take you do but you just have to push through it. He also said that if you push forward by yourself then always ask for help. I was in 6th grade stressed about a project and my dad had just got home and saw me super stressed. Then he helped me with all of my work. I ended up getting an A.

Hugo Nava

1/9/2020 10:05:03 pm

I’d have to say that mom probably taught me the most life lessons, but the most important one she taught me was that hard work can get you anywhere. She went through a lot ever since she was my age because of poor decisions. She never let that bother her though after having me and she decided to work as hard as she could to fix her life and give me a great life. She has worked hard to keep me and my brother happy. Whenever she tells me about her past and how she worked past it I always felt a rush of courage.

The second thing that my mom taught me was to respect elders and how to take care of them. I learned this at a young age because we would often visit my great grandmothers house and we would spent a lot of time there. My great grandmother was fragil and my mom always helped her and always told me to help. I am glad that I am able to grow up knowing my great grandmother.

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ~Paulo Coelho

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