Resolution: Resolution is having the strength and determination to accomplish what you had set out to do. As it became evident last week, I am blessed with the horrible habit of forgetting. I have tried many methods to solve this unwanted trait. However, those solutions were always cut short, due to my laziness to actually be persistent and consistent. Therefore, I picked resolution to be one of my three virtues. However, it was certainly no surprise, when I found myself failing to recall my commitment with Dg. Tamar. I had promised to bring a five dollar donation on Friday for the Syrian Armenians, but due to my lousy memory, I had, in a sense, lied to my Armenian teacher. Nevertheless, I will hand in my donation to her, as soon as the bell which indicates the cessation of first recess has been rung. How do I know for certain that I will not forget this time? I have actually set a reminder on my phone! Also, as mentioned before, I had not brought my textbook to class, which ultimately made me lose participation points. If this vice not only continues, but worsens, it will only hurt me in the long run. I was hoping that this assignment would help me with this abhorrent habit; but lamentably it must join my pile of other failed methods that I once undertook.
Frugality: The will power to avoid spending money on luxurious items. I chose this virtue, because I respect the time and effort my parents have put into their work to support their family, and I wish not to throw their hard labor into the trash. Especially in this economy, it is not easy to take care of a family of five. Consequently, I did not buy any snacks from the school vending machines, but instead filled my long forgotten lunchbox with homemade meals, and brought it to school for me to enjoy and indulge in. However, not only did I succeed in not spending extraneous money, but I accompanied my mom to work on Saturday to help her with any overbearing tasks she had at the moment. It brings me great joy to state that I actually stayed true to my commitment, and now understand why Benjamin Franklin chose frugality to be a part of the thirteen virtues he wished to perfect. With that being said, it seems as if though, for the most part I, in fact, did succeed in completing the task of resolution, by successfully staying within the guidelines of frugality. This accomplishment has inevitably made me into a stronger person, who will not fall victim to any unfavorable temptations in the future.
Tranquility: "Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable." It is extremely important to maintain oneself in distress,because it is not healthy to always stress over unwanted outcomes. Therefore, I decided to challenge myself, and attempt to not be obnoxious or angry during disdainful situations. However, on Thursday, my Armenian teacher had asked my two friends and me to visit each classroom and to ask the students whether they will donate a sincere amount of money to the Syrian Armenian cause. While visiting each classroom, students did not even allow us to finish our announcement and exclaimed in a rude manner that we should leave because not one student wants to donate. This is when I disregarded my assignment, and yelled at the students for their obnoxious conduct toward us and most importantly, toward the cause. I should not have stooped to their level, but it was difficult for me to restrain my rage. This comes to show that I have yet numerous faults to improve, before I reach moral perfection.
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