Nobody can be calm and composed when they face strength and weakness. Nobody can be happy everyday. On our way to pursuing our goals, we have to have courage and faith. These things will keep us moving on instead of giving up.
Many of my friends describe me as a strong person. Actually, yes, I am strong, but I am weak in certain circumstances, too. What allows me to win over my weakness from time to time is the love from my family, encouragement from my friends and mentors, as well as the accumulation of experience and knowledge. All of these things have given me courage and assisted me in being determined to move on and on.
I grew up being told that life needs courage from time to time, and I thought I understood everything about it. Now I realize that only experience and knowledge can help you fully understand the essence of life. I have learnt a lot since I immigrated to Canada. Like everyone else, I have experienced hesitation, helplessness, confusion, loneliness, disorientation, etc. I experienced the excitement of the first few days and then the loss; while rediscovering my self-confidence and then finding the way that I should live. During this process, I found courage and strength; love and friendship. I enjoyed the moment after I overcame the difficulties, and those experiences have become the wealth of my life that inspire me to keep moving on and on.
I am so lucky to be a student of IWIP. This program not only teaches me the knowledge and skills of how to help others, but also enhances my confidence and strength making me a positive, optimistic person. The teachers here are humane, responsible, and always encourage us. This is the most significant time that I have ever spent developing myself since I came to Canada. This program helps me clarify my life goals and build the capacity that I need to maintain my self awareness.
There are so many things that are waiting for us to do in the future. Walk your own way even if it is rugged and rough. One day, I will be proud to say: Look, I walked the way by myself, for myself.
Written by: Lucy