It seems funny how we perceive that the world we live in imposes and sets standards for us to conform – where in fact, it is us, inhabitants of this beautiful disaster we condition ourselves in, establishes and manifests such ideals and preferences. Well, who is to blame? Time progresses, surroundings innovate, our beliefs change, people’s perspectives enhance, and comprehension develops.

All of the aspects I have mentioned are products of awareness. It promotes. It manifests complexity – but it solidifies. It shapes the totality of humanity. Furthermore, it saves us.

Gone are the days of stoic instances and couldn’t-care-less incidents.

Growing up, a sense of discord within myself would always debate over what decisions to choose and what choices to alter – from deciding what dimension of me should I expose to the world, to transfiguring my inner, dark entanglement. The strands of my pettiness and wholesomeness blended and contributed to the young man who I am today.

According to George Orwell, happiness can only exist in acceptance, and I concur with that. Undergoing the quality of embracing oneself is a struggle that we solely encounter – and unprecedented situations coming by and conquering who-knows-what occurrences eventually result in a breakthrough.

However, if people are targeting self-betterment without possessing a sense of awareness, one’s existence could be absurd. Is it right in any case? I have sentiments that matter. I speak my mind for a reason. I perform activities and tasks for a purpose. Until then, I thought to myself: if there are individuals around me that aim for advancement, is it possible that I could set my sights on it too?

A myriad of thoughts has entered my inferior mind. With the assortment of placements happening in global and local affairs, there might be something lacking before we take action – and yes, I’ve mentioned it earlier: possessing the sense of awareness.

Contrary to popular belief, moments of failure are deemed by successful people as the key to increase one’s awareness. And it is awareness that we strive to think globally and act locally.

Mind you, acquiring extensive knowledge and massive credentials do not really matter – it’s the good intention that counts.

Awareness is dynamic, and it is also known to reach heights of success. But what does it usually teach us? Does it change our mindsets, modify our viewpoints, and attain our dreams? Does it provide wonderful sources of support?

I have a friend who is all for serving the community. “By the people, for the people” was her mantra – cultivating changes for the betterment of its entirety. Upon hearing that maxim, I thought that it’s necessary to utilize what you have by taking notice of certain situations and give you an insight to people’s lives and raise awareness of the problems they face.

Well, here’s the thing – to take action in changing something, you have to start small to attain the big. This will be one of the occasions you will be encountering. It takes a great deal of courage to involve yourself in movements and reforms against a system you want to develop.

Maybe you have environmental and social problems you want to take action in, whether it be climate change, discrimination, corruption, famine, and the like. There are more sorts of issues that you may be passionate about – and it will help you become socially aware at a community level or even on a global scale.

Remember this: giving attention to present conditions, as well as to your thoughts and emotions, is being mindful.

After learning from various experiences, I then decided to utilize all the resources within my reach. I concentrated on my abilities and know-how in saving this world.

It doesn’t matter where you’re situated in. You have your own communities – connect with them! Being observant of your immediate environment is a step to act locally. Eventually, it’ll start to grow – in other words, a small change locally can manifest in significant global changes.

Even the most candid choices we make as an ordinary component of this world can make our world a better place.

On a more personal note, I am proud to say that I’ve tried not to worry about receiving validation – just better than I was before – and that is increasing my awareness.