Through the years reading inspirational and self-improvement media such as books and magazines made me discover what life is actually all about as well as it gives me useful ideas and significant information in order to pull through from the tough demands of daily life. And at the same time, it helps me develop my personality as well as improve my attitude and disposition in life.
The article My Dad, My Hero written by Kris Aquino on the August-September issue of her K: The Kris Aquino Magazine, makes it possible for all of us to be further acquainted with the kind of life lived by her father, national hero Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. which I believe that was truly beyond compare, admirably extraordinary, and worth mentioning.
In her article, Kris shares her early memories about her father and how Ninoy tremendously suffered behind bars. She also recounts how she was able to get through from the harsh reality at that time considering that she was just only a toddler when that thing happened in their family.
On the word of Kris, her dad celebrated her dreams, encouraged the fire to burn in her, and instilled in her the confidence to believe that she had in her to be the biggest star.
She thinks that “as a parent letting your child know that you have no doubts or qualms about what your child can achieve will help your child achieve so much more” which is incredibly true.
In the same way, I think parents in this day and age should learn to consistently believe in the talent and capacity of their child. Since by having confidence in your kid that he has the ability to make a difference as he continue living, he has the power to transform the world into a better place to live.
I also believe what she wrote that success really begins with initially dreaming, and having faith that what you ardently desire can turn into reality.
Moreover, I reflect that if you truly aspire to achieve something, you must learn to be positive enough and consistently believe in your dreams that it will ultimately come true no matter what.
As said by Kris, her Dad was very successful in instilling in her the innate drive to succeed. Ninoy's early achievements proved to Kris that youth was an excellent time to make a go of her dreams.
Nonetheless, I believe parents should primarily motivate their kids to go after their dreams while they are still young and full of beans. Although life is unfair and soaring is difficult, aiming only the best for your child will truly make a difference in his way of life in the future.
From Ninoy, Kris come to embrace the reality that you become what you set out to be by working harder and giving more than anybody else..
If truth be told, hard work and determination are the key in attaining great things in life.
She also mentioned that, “there is nothing wrong with dreaming big, but you must be prepared for the demands of big dreams.”
On the other hand, Uncle Ben also said to Peter Parker that, "with great power comes great responsibility." In order words, I guess there is absolutely no problem with regard to dreaming as long as you are ready to face the price of having big dreams. That means you must be geared up for much greater expectations, extreme responsibilities and demands from the society.
As stated by Kris, Ninoy “believed in the value of education.”
Similarly, I believe that education is a vital tool in transforming the society and the country as a whole. Through education, people will be able to gain more knowledge so as to be awakened from the harsh reality.
Furthermore, by means of education, people will be able to learn to speak their minds as well as to shout out loud for what is good and rational. In the same way, they will also learn to fight for their own rights and eventually stand for their own ground.
As stated by Kris, “Ninoy loved our country and our people. He loved the Philippines enough to unabashedly proclaim that the Filipino is worth dying for.”
At the end of the day, I believe that Senator Ninoy Aquino serves as a modern-day instrument for change by way of releasing the Philippines and the Filipinos from the autocratic rule of the Marcos administration.
According to Kris, her mom, former president Corazon Aquino, encouraged the plan of her nephews to create yellow “baller bands” imprinted with the message, THE FILIPINO IS WORTH DYING FOR because this was a way to get her dad’s sacrifice and his belief in the Filipino in the consciousness of the youth. She wants to help remind people of this.
On the whole, if you think you carry out what you believe is right and good, as well as if you think you fight for justice and freedom, sign up now and be counted as a hero!
Ultimately, there is a Ninoy in all of us. And after 25 years, it's time we play out part.
I AM NINOY campaign
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