"Enlightenment is not a change into something better or more, but a simple recognition or who we truly are" (youhavechosentoremember.com). Today, realization shapes my true identity. In the beginning, I did not know who I was and what I could accomplish, always thinking it was "good enough". If I would have been less ignorant, I would realize that "good enough" blocked my excellency. Significant events in my past altered my morals and shaped the habits I hold today. Even though I was not the best disciplined student throughout Junior High, significant events moved a barrier blocking a realization of myself and others.
The first event occurred during the latter half of Junior High. Stakes were high and nerves were tingling, it was time for me to present my Entrepreneurship project to a panel of judges for the state FCCLA competition. If I succeeded, I would go to national competition to represent Ohio on the Entrepreneur project. The following, my friends and I met our teacher in the auditorium for the award ceremony. Several weeks of preparation, a …show more content…
After a year of loose commitment to the organization, I came back to help the youth, serve my community, and earn merit badges before the opportunity dissipated. This was going to require a huge time commitment, but I was willing to go the extra mile to obtain the extra knowledge and set a good example for the younger children by actively participating in service events. When I came back, I served as an instructor, lead an Eagle Project, and learned many new skills from my remaining merit badges. For the Eagle Scout board of review, we reviewed the skills I learned and my plans in the future. My plan for the future included working hard to serve my community because I realized that working hard for yourself is one thing but putting the same effort into helping others is life
The first event occurred during the latter half of Junior High. Stakes were high and nerves were tingling, it was time for me to present my Entrepreneurship project to a panel of judges for the state FCCLA competition. If I succeeded, I would go to national competition to represent Ohio on the Entrepreneur project. The following, my friends and I met our teacher in the auditorium for the award ceremony. Several weeks of preparation, a …show more content…
After a year of loose commitment to the organization, I came back to help the youth, serve my community, and earn merit badges before the opportunity dissipated. This was going to require a huge time commitment, but I was willing to go the extra mile to obtain the extra knowledge and set a good example for the younger children by actively participating in service events. When I came back, I served as an instructor, lead an Eagle Project, and learned many new skills from my remaining merit badges. For the Eagle Scout board of review, we reviewed the skills I learned and my plans in the future. My plan for the future included working hard to serve my community because I realized that working hard for yourself is one thing but putting the same effort into helping others is life