{"id":119,"date":"2014-05-05T16:56:10","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T20:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/journalism\/?p=119"},"modified":"2014-05-05T16:57:17","modified_gmt":"2014-05-05T20:57:17","slug":"the-real-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/journalism\/2014\/05\/05\/the-real-words\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Words"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cYou are stupid, ugly, worthless.\u201dHow many of you have heard those words. Degrading words ruin-self-esteem. If you hear those words enough you start to believe them.<\/p>\n

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\u201dAlbert Einstein once quoted \u201cEverybody is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”\u00a0I interviewed\u00a02 students Kassem Beydoun, Houssein Ajrouche, and a student counselor \u201cMrs.Wilkie\u201d questions regarding self-esteem.<\/p>\n

Kassem Beydoun said, \u00a0\u201cThe meaning of life to me is to live the fullest and appreciate what you have. \u201c My life like as a kid was fun because I used to not worry about everything but as I get older I am starting to realize, the more you grow the more responsibility you have. In the future I plan to become a pastry chef and open my own shop. I will achieve this goal by always moving on in life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Houssien Ajrouche said, \u00a0\u201c The meaning of life to me is to have fun, live, and to get work done and prepare for the future. \u201c My life like in the past was great , I learned to always believe in myself and that life has its ups and downs. I plan to become an orthopedic surgeon and to live my life long dream. I will achieve my goal by making the best out of everything life throws at me.”<\/p>\n

\u201d Nancy Wilkie \u201c The meaning of life to me is to be humble, helpful and compassionate to all these I meet. \u201cIn my past, I was very active, Surrounded by family and friends.\u201dThis relates to me, because I felt unsure myself in many situations and therefore needed support from other people and I was very shy in many situations. Bullying , I was made fun of for being tall. I help students by praising them, point out good things and talk positive.\u201d<\/p>\n

After reading this article ask yourself \u201dIs life really worth it\u201d? Hopefully you realize it is!<\/p>\n

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By Mustapha Jaber, Former Unis Journalist<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou are stupid, ugly, worthless.\u201dHow many of you have heard those words. Degrading words ruin-self-esteem. If you hear those words enough you start to believe them. \u201dAlbert Einstein once quoted \u201cEverybody is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that …<\/p>\n

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