Der Neath Q.

Divinagracia 08/14/18
Grade X- Einstein English

“Life’s Challenges”

Challenges are the so-called companion in our life while we are still alive.
Challenges are just life’s obstacles that helps us strengthen ourselves in facing
reality. It is like an obstacle course that in the end of your painful works and
sacrifices, you have a reward to wait. Sometimes it needs change in every challenge
for us to become who we really are.

When you faced with challenges, look for a way not a way out. You must be
courageous enough to handle it. Whatever it takes, you have to fight and accept it.
Through perseverance, hard work and determination, you can win your obstacles
in life. There are also times that you have to be patience in working your problems.
Maybe the answer cannot be found now, but it will surely have later. Do not settle
for temporary solutions it will only add to your problem. Being optimistic in finding
ways and solutions can help it become better. Use your struggles as an opportunity
for you to grow. We don’t grow when things are easy, we grow when we face
challenges. Be strong and keep standing on your ground. Keep fighting your battle
because losers never quit. Be willing to allow your challenges to become your
motivation.

Don’t limit your challenges. The bigger the challenge, the bigger the
opportunity and experience. Never give in to the obstacles that lie in you path
towards the achievement of you dream. Be clever and wise enough to handle and
determine. Life is so boring without challenges. Keep moving and excel in every
work. Let all you do, be done in the will of God. Have a greater faith and know that
everything has its own time. Everything you need is already inside you. Don’t wait
for others to light your fire. You have your own matches.
Der Neath Q. Divinagracia 08/14/18

Grade X-Einstein English

Reflection
“The Analects”

The
Values in the Analects* The Confucian “good man”: 1. Recognizes merit in others 82 2. Repeats precepts
handed down to him 84-85 3. Follows ritual 94 4. Migrates to where right presides 143/165 5. Piles up
moral force 165 6. Courteous in private life, 176 Diligent in public life, 176 Loyal in all relationships 176
7. Conciliatory but not accommodating 198 The Confucian “good ruler or government”: 1. Rules by
moral force, brings harmony 101 2. Bestows wide benefits on the common people 122 3. Secures for his
people but ‘keeps them at a distance’ 120/134 4. Carry out all rites and rituals 161 5. Prince must be a
prince and a father a father 166 6. Love human beings 169 7. Brings a better world 174 *These seven
phrases are simply paraphrases I selected from the Analects. There are others. Whatever paraphrases
students identify, they will also need to explain them in their own words.