Every person differs greatly in
their beliefs whether they are religious or moral. I
think that teenager’s beliefs often stem from their parent’s beliefs or
experiences. As an eighteen year old
about to graduate from High School, I have been considering my personal
beliefs. When asked, “What do I
believe?”, a million thoughts come to mind.
Where do I even start? The core of my beliefs is centered on what I have
been taught throughout my childhood.
I believe in honesty and the
importance of showing respect to others, whether they are a different race or
sexuality. I am aware that every human
being is different in every way; therefore if a person treats me with respect I
will give them the same respect. I am an
avid believer in giving to others who are less fortunate than me. At some point in every person’s life, they
will need help. Lending a helping hand
to people who need it seems natural to me.
I believe there should be a cycle.
If someone needs help, you give it; if you need help someone else should
help you.
In a society that often tries to
influence individuals, the greatest feat one can overcome is staying true to
oneself. The media has a way of
poisoning individual’s minds into believing they aren’t good enough how they
are. I believe that you decide your own
self-worth. Although I make mistakes, I
know that I am a good person. Neither
the media nor any other person will change how I think about myself. Along with staying true to myself, it is also
very important to not let other people influence my beliefs. I believe in imperfections and flaws. There isn’t a person in this world that is
perfect. Everyone makes mistakes
continually throughout their life.
Judgments shouldn’t be inflicted on someone simply because they make
different mistakes than other people. I
think that everyone should embrace their flaws.
Imperfections are what make individuals who they are. Without mistakes, human beings would all be
the same.
Compassion is a virtue that should
be seen as a valuable quality in people.
Although I lack life experience, I know that life can be cold and
unfair. Feeling compassion for others is
important because I believe that a person with no compassion for other people
is not a very good person. Having
sympathy is second nature. If you see
someone struggling most people have sympathy for that person and show
kindness. If nobody was compassionate,
the world would be vastly different.
I have never really put much
thought into who I am or what I believe in.
I have many beliefs, but most of them didn’t seem significant enough to
describe who I am. Honesty, compassion,
integrity, selflessness and confidence are important qualities to strive
for. However, since I am still young I
don’t think I really know who I am yet.
I know what I believe in, but I don’t think putting value on certain
qualities or virtues makes me who I am. I
am an eighteen year old, trying to figure out who I am.