Reflection (24/4/12)

  We can learn a lot by observing the decisions a person make. Decisions are made everyday in our lives no matter how small nor big and often impacts the people around us in positive or negative ways. Some decisions could be as effortless as choosing the clothes you want to wear for the day, and some, could lead to the massacre of millions. 

Millions who had hopes and aspirations. Millions who had answers that we seek today. Millions who simply wanted to lead a peaceful and happy life. 

There are also some decisions that save lives. Decisions that give people hope. Decisions that present people with another chance. Decisions that catalyses a new generation.

 When you're faced with a decision that challenges your instinct with your logic, it's all a blur. I personally think that the instinct is doing what is right, and logic is doing what you think right. And a hero would be a person that follows their instinct whatever the cost may be. In today's case, we watched a few inspiring Youtube videos that are themed on hatred. Out of these videos, the heroes were simply people who took the initiative to help others. People who stand up for themselves and others. And most importantly, people who listen to their instincts. I believe that this is a valuable trait that also defines heroism and stands as a valuable addition to my previous definition of a 'hero'. 

 "An eye for an eye makes the world go blind" as Gandhi once said, and with the greatest sacrifice of our voice, our strength and our compassion for others; will the world finally be a better place.