Personal Philosophy
I am inspired by the famous quote of Maya Angelou “ You will face many defeats in life, but
never let yourself be defeated.” Life is quite mysterious and unpredictable but it is what we make
of it. I am aware that I might face difficulties that are much harder to overcome. Nevertheless, I
might have to accept it and never give up that easily. Life is not always about peace and
happiness, but there’s value in both the good and the bad. Everything on earth is temporary
including me. I am more fitted in management and communication skills. Philosophy is different
from one person to another. In this essay, I will share my thoughts, although it’s not the same due
to indecisiveness.
In my mysterious life, I have experienced many challenges and hardships. As much as I want
to say they were easy to overcome, unfortunately, it wasn’t. The fear of failure, frustration, and
disappointment took control of my life for a while. Failure can limit us from achieving
something much greater. Disappointment will come when hard work does not meet up to what
we expect. Frustration is when we are unable to achieve what we want, especially the goals
we’ve set for ourselves. Dear loved ones and friends are the ones who I value the most in this
life. I tend to overthink, causing myself to stress over the littlest things. It satisfies my heart
watching families and friends succeed and I’m there supporting them no matter what.
At the end of the day, if I have done what I’ve planned for the day, I feel physically and mentally
relaxed and satisfied. It is the time when I see the proud look on my family’s faces and the love
in their eyes when I come home to them. I admit to convincing myself to fit in and also
comparing my life to others. The feeling of wanting more to satisfy my needs but it’s never
enough. I use makeup as an excuse to feel great about myself when it's actually because it's
trendy in this world we live in. The feeling of envy and hatred is disastrous in my life. What
people usually share is only a little aspect of what their lives are like in the real world because
let's be real to ourselves. I don't think anyone wants to open up about their struggles because it’s
difficult and sometimes complicated.
I believe that everyone has a purpose in this life and there’s a reason behind all of this
creation. I encourage myself that everything will be worth working for. I also believe what we
experienced can reflect our actions. In this life, not everything goes exactly as you planned.
Surprisingly, things flow in chronological order. It won't always be the same at times, but it's
manageable. The behaviors I catch from the world depend on our beliefs. Everything I do in life
shapes me into a different person. Beliefs help me direct my life with a purpose. When you
believe in something, actions will appear in no time. When you do what you believe in, you are
not only benefiting yourself but also your family and community. Every choice you make
through your belief system, allows you to be confident and understand your worth. Core values
support the foundation of what I believe in. Personal beliefs make up who we are. Values become
standards by which people live their lives according to what they want. What I believe in creates
a future or a vision. Sometimes my beliefs could lead to disagreement with other people.
Believing forms a mental vision of the world around us.
According to Michael Jordan, “You have competition every day because you set such high
standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up to that”. I live in a world full
of many aspects and opportunities. As long as I’m able to control myself and know who I am,
then I can live up to those standards. I am aiming to go with the flow in this life. I do not want to
aim for things much greater because they might not work out. If I was to give myself life advice
it would be “Take every opportunity you get and make the most out of it”. What I believe in
forms a picture of how I should live my life.
In conclusion, life itself comes with positive and negative, problems and solutions, and so
much more. I know that the world constantly changes along with its challenges. Life is very
difficult for me to understand but as time goes by, I am starting to know my purpose and
understand my value. As I end my philosophy of life, I am glad that I got to share a few thoughts
on what I am currently going through. I hope what I say influences the lives of others and have
touched their souls.
