Personal Statement

We all face "the unknown" in some form each day. While having a plan or schedule is a wonderful idea, the unexpected is almost always and should be expected. Simply put, life happens, with or without our consent. This does not mean however that we have absolutely no say in the matter. We do have some control over certain aspects of daily life. I have learned that an individual's attitude is a very individual choice.

As intelligent beings, the ability to choose our attitude is a major responsibility; one that determines our level of joy or sadness. I have decided that one way to enhance the joy I feel is to have a personal statement on life. Something that is simple, yet profound; full of individual meaning that has a positive and edifying effect on others. Basically, a personal statement will help an individual focus on what truly matters to them, in all types of situations. My personal statement is as follows:

Be honest with and kind to others. Be honest with and kind to myself.

No matter the circumstance, I want to always treat people kind and be honest with them. I have crafted this personal statement after much thought and consideration. I am an honest person and want to continue to be completely honest with myself and others. I know that I can improve on being genuinely nice and respectful to those people with which I interact. This is my new goal. My hope is that others will feel they are truly loved and cared about, no matter the circumstance they are in. I encourage each of us to create a personal statement that will carry with us forever and uplift those around us.