It can take years to build trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
It is these defining moments in our lives that have the most hold over who we are and who we aspire to be. It can take a mere five minutes to change a mind, forever; a decision that will affect the rest of your life. Life's like an hourglass; time is a-ticking away.
Some say I am immature. Others, naive. Most just call me a quitter. I can tell you this: I am not a quitter.
If you knew me well enough, you would understand how much certain things in my life mean to me. For instance, just because I do poorly on a test, doesn't mean I blame the teacher and give up. It's the other way around. I blame myself for not properly preparing for the consequences. Just because I get aggravated with friends, doesn't mean I throw away a friendship. Again, it's the other way around. I take a look at myself and depict what I did wrong and what I can do better. One thing you may not know about me, is I never give up- no matter what the circumstances may be.
About two weeks ago, I gave up basketball as a school sport, forever. Did I give up the lifestyle? Never. You see, school sports are supposed to teach you- give you knowledge about life and help you to understand the world better. I did learn a few valuable lessons that I will not forget easily. From my experience as a player, I learned what it meant to work hard. I also learned that hard work and passion don't always get you where you want to be. I learned that no matter how much you care about something or someone, the other may not always return the favor. But hey, it's life right? No big deal. Lastly, I learned that in life, you will run into a select number of people who will never grow up. As long as they live, and as hard as you will them, they can't and won't ever change. This is where I stand; on the knowing side, and on the way to becoming a true winner. For the first time in my life, I was able to be the bigger person. So, in my mind, it is not my loss. Sometimes, your love for the sport does not conquer the obstacles so rudely standing in the way. Goals are goals, but I'm going to turn a new page in my book. I am on a journey, and I am not stopping. Life lessons can be learned easily, but little did I know that I would have to learn the hard way. Not everyone is who they say they are, so it is our job to fill our time with those who don't detract from our ambitions.
From this day on, I challenge you to be the bigger person, to stand up for what you believe in. Ultimately, if you're going to live, you are going to have to live for yourself and only for you. It does not matter what others think of you, and their asessment doesn't count. You can't spend the rest of your life as a doormat; folks will continue to walk all over you and wipe the dirt from their shoes. So be strong, and don't let others decide what kind of person you are. Make decisions for yourself, and don't let others sway you.
You are who you are. Live it, love it.
-Lindsey Lehua
