Hello, everyone, I am happy to share my speech with you. My one hope today is that my story I tell you today can give you some strength throughout your life.
Today I want to tell you about Falling and Rising.
When we look back at our scI hool life, we remember the fun times of our childhood. But for me, school was also a place where I have faced my biggest challenges. As you know, I am 16 years old, and have attended school for 8 years. And there were times when it seemed things were just going against me, moving in the opposite direction. And I think you will have also faced challenges in school like me.
When I was in those times, I was always frustrated, angry and always wondered why is it happening to me.
I was just stuck in a hole, crying and was completely hopeless. But after some time, something began to dawn on me. 'Crying won't change anything, and these things are here to change me.' I realized that if I want things to change, I need to change myself.
This year, about 2~3 months ago, there was a big challenge for me. As you know, we go in teams when we go city traveling and we always select the presidents. I was certain that I would be selected as president, but things actually went the opposite way. I was so shocked and sadness overwhelmed me for a day or two. I didn't want to acknowledge the fact that I wasn't selected. But over time, I began to realize that I was wrong and that I have to change.
For the first time, I thanked God for the trial he has given me. I realized that my challenges are there to change me, in a good way. I thought: Trouble don't last always, and through this, I will become a better person. I talked to teachers and my parents, and now I am changing. And I have learned a valuable lesson through this.
So everyone, who is going through school life, remember this: You will fall in your life for sure. You will face many challenges. But when you do, I hope you will always have this in mind- The challenges you face are there to change you into becoming a better person.
So, let's not be afraid about falling. Falling can only help you grow up and you will rise higher and stronger than before. Thank you.