"Truth is the only save ground to stand upon." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only save ground to stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What this statement means is that the only way to live is to live under the truth. You will only get so far in life if you always speak the truth. Truth is the option that will keep you save from all negative consequences and you would not have to worry about whether or not you will be punished. When living under the truth, you will always be choosing the right and you will never have to deal with “what-ifs” and you will end up being rewarded.

"Always do right" Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Always do right.”

-Mark Twain

I strongly agree with this statement because you should always do what is right. Doing the right thing means that you are making the right decisions. You won’t feel guilt about anything that you have done if it’s right. To always do what is right means that you are living above the line.

"The Three Nevers- Never Lie Never Cheat Never Steal" Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The Three Nevers”

Never lie

Never cheat

Never steal

-John Wooden

I strongly agree with John Wooden’s statement because no one should ever choose the wrong. As he states, no one should ever lie, cheat or steal; it would only bring you to a guilty conscience. Once you have done any of these wrongs, you have already chosen to go the wrong path in life and you will be faced with negative consequences. An example can be that if you go to a store and decide to steal some candy that is choosing the wrong. Even though it may not be worth a lot, it still is a crime to steal. It does not matter how small lying, cheating, or stealing can be; if you do it, you did it, and that’s choosing the wrong.

"You have always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You have always to do what is right. It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience.”

-Robert E. Lee

What this statement is saying is that if you always choose the right thing, then it would be easier do practice and do it every day. You will get used to doing the right thing that when you make a decision, you won’t have to think about what to do’ choosing the right will automatically come out. Also doing the right won’t cause you to have a guilty conscience, as a matter of fact; those who choose the right will have a great pleasure in doing the right thing. For example, if people offer you drugs and you decline they might call you bad names. You just need to ignore them because it doesn’t have to matter to you. You have made the right decision to decline it and walk away. You won’t have to deal with having a guilty conscience.

"You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”

-Rosa Parks

I agree with this statement because I believe that when one does the right thing, they will never have to fear about the consequences they will receive. They won’t feel guilty and won’t have a guilty conscience either. When one chooses the right, they will sooner or later be awarded and there is nothing to fear about that. They would also have a happy and peaceful life. But when someone does something wrong they know they had done, so they fear about what might happen.

Man returns stolen cash to Seattle, Washington Sears 60 years later

Summary:

This story was about a man who returned stolen money from a Seattle Washington Sears. The man had stolen money that was worth about $20-$30. 60 years later the man came to the store and gave an envelope to a worker. The envelope was to be given to the store manager. Inside the envelope, he gave $100.  Along with the money, the man wrote a note saying that the manager can add that money to the theft money.

Reflection:

I think that it was generous of the man to give back the money, even after 60 years. Many people would think that he would never return the money especially after such a long time. The main reason the man returned the money was because he felt guilty. He knew he had made a wrong decision in stealing the money, but 60 years later made “the right decision” to give it back. Consciousness will never leave you alone because you know you are guilty for committing a crime.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 7 Part 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

3) Heart: Always do what is right so your heart, your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass—it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4) Soul: study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a diary or journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness), your mind, your heart, and your soul.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

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Tennesse Walking Horse

Summary:

This event took place in Tennessee, where horses were being tortured. There were competitions of horses, the “Tennessee Walking Horse.” There was a contestant who cheated in order to get the winning prize. Jackie McConnell was the contestant who cheated for this competition. Him and his “Partners in crime” tortured the horses so they can understand what to do when they are told and what not to do when they are asked. In the video, we saw how the horses were in so much pain that they couldn’t get up but the trainers whipped them, forcing them to get up.

Reflection:

This is a really sad story. I can’t understand how there are such evil people in the world. There is no point in torturing animals or anyone else to make them win something. Just because they are animals it does not mean that they can’t feel anything or have feelings; they are just like any other living thing in the world. I am proud that this person got caught.

"You will never regret doing what's right." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You will never regret doing what’s right.”

-Anon

When you choose the right, you will always feel good about what you have done. You will feel proud for accomplishing something good. When making a decision, always remember to do what’s right. If you feel that you did something bad, then most likely it is because you did something wrong. After a while, you will start feeling guilty and you will not have a clear conscience. Think twice before making a decision, especially if you don’t know what the consequences might be.

"There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience" Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience”

-French Proverb

The best thing that there could ever be is having the cleanest conscience. If you know you did something wrong, then afterwards you will feel guilty. Having a guilty conscience would not let you live happy. You would be miserable knowing that you did something wrong and maybe you don’t even try changing it or fixing the problem and who you are as a person.