Poverty is not an Hindrance.
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
Philippines
October 21, 2012 11:58pm CST
Poverty is not an Hindrance to achieve everyone's Goal or dream in there life as long as we possess the attitude of self motivated and self discipline and determination to achieve towards our goal. I am a product of Notre Dame Organization which is called S.P.A or working student I was blessed and trained in that organization for four consecutive years I stand with my own just to finish my four year course, those sacrifice need to wake up at 3 in the morning just to have clean the specific assignment given to us after that need to prepare for office work at 8 in the morning until 12 noon. Then after office work need to prepare for my self for my class from 1 pm until 9 pm. Those are my routine every day for the period of time. I have so many things I have had learned not just I graduated with my course but the principles of being Punctual,Patient, self motivated, achieve goals with out the help of my parents but by the help of our almighty God, hardworking, being diligent, Humble at all times in order achieve my goals, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and be submissive at all times.
Now I really enjoy the blessings of those sacrifices I have done before. Now i can say that life is more easier because of those experience. i love being a working student i love those people who sacrifice in order to achieve there dreams in life in a nicer way . I love seeing people who struggled but in the end they won and have success in there life. No one can stop us towards our own progression.
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11 responses
@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
23 Oct 12
Great topic.. Money doesnt get everything, doesnt solve or change every situation in life.. Goals and dreams make people shoot for the stars, push a little harder to accomplish what they have set out to do.. Living without for a long time does a couple things; you appreciate what you have, learn to how to live without, and get creative.. Its not always true but people that are broke come up with some pretty cool things just siting around the house.. Its out of need and not talent so its more likely to work...
@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
23 Oct 12
A person relying or expecting help from others is doomed from the get go.. Controling anothers intentions can not and will not happen.. The only person that you can change is you.. A mother and or a father can teach a child right from wrong but does not mean the child will always listen.. Oh one other thing that I just thought of... Provery also teaches us patience.. That we can not always get everything we want instantly.. Even though the world is becoming instant this that and the other...
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
exactly we should our talent and skills that God given us that's why God given us intelligence on how to act in this life towards prosperity. All we want to do to come out from poverty is to work and work use talent and skills not just rely on to others.
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@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
22 Oct 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well yes u are absolutely correct, poverty was never a hindrance but people have themselves categorized it as an obstacle. I know it is no body's mistake to be born as a poor but that does not end your life and the motive of working hard to earn a living is always present. Poor people should work hard and make sure that they never rue their poverty levels and with their hard work and blessings of God can overcome this obstacle as well.
What say?
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
22 Oct 12
Thanks also balipromo. Even in person i love sharing this kind of discussion person especially youth and families who experience. Poverty is given to us but its up to us on how we act on this. I agree positive mental attitude is needed towards our journey. have a nice day.
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
23 Oct 12
When I was an undergraduate student I worked and went to school until 2007 when my mother-in-law had gotten sick. My mother-in-law needed constant care and my husband was working two part-time jobs so he can take care of the household bills. My mother-in-law had moved in with us and I had taken two courses on campus and 3 courses online so I could continue my schooling and still be able to take care of her. I would have worked every semester, but I felt that my mother-in-law needed me at the time. Sadly, she passed away in June 2007 and I could not find work so now I am attending an online graduate student working towards my second Master's Degree.
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
Each of us has different experience which could give inspiration to others let us share those experience i'm pretty sure many people will inspire of what we have experience in our past life. have a nice enjoy life to the fullest.
@rog0322 (2829)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
23 Oct 12
Hi,
Poverty does a lot of things to hinder one to achieve one's goals, plans and aspirations for that matter. One may say it is not a hindrance in an absolute sense. You may do extra effort to circumvent its effects on the person quite opposite for those who are well-endowed with all the necessities of pursuing what one desires. The comparison is between a rich student and a poor one, all things being equal in terms of intelligence, diligence, discipline, physical attributes, time and place. Don't tell me that the poor one has all the advantage over the rich student for money can really do miracles when used wisely and properly.
I am a working student too, once in my life and I can really tell how hard it is to surmount the hindrances that poverty does to my chosen path. Had I got what money can buy, I could have gone farther and better than I what I am now, which, admittedly, is far better off than what my parents were. I have to reiterate, money can do miracles, given the opportunities being equal, poverty sucks one down back to the depths of despair where it belongs.
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
I salute you also for being a working student all of us have different experience to pursue life regardless of the status we have had. It is great lesson to all who wants to pursue there life towards success. Thanks for sharing your experience have a nice day.
@jula65 (128)
• Hyderabad, India
22 Oct 12
no, i am not agree with you. poverty is root of all evil. It is the biggest demon which stops the people to achieve their goals. even the own people will leave, knowing that you are in lack. it will be difficult to survive at that time your motivation, your determination will not work.
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
22 Oct 12
Remember there is an opposition in all things. If we think like that always how can we survive in this life. We need temporal salvation. i testify to you that our promised blessings are beyond measure. Though the storm, clouds may gather, though the rains may pour down upon us, God will never leave us alone He is our great source, He will comfort us and sustain us and bring joy to our hearts as we walk uprightly and the commandments. there will be nothing in this world that can defeat us.
fear not, be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith.
@romzee (937)
• Philippines
22 Oct 12
If you have goal in life, nothing will hinder you to achieve what you want.
Poverty is the usual excuses we heard for so many people but many successful and well known people rise out of poverty and have proven everything is possible if you will it.
Glad to know and see how you successfully overcome the odds and become who you are now. Indeed, you are a remarkable woman...
Welcome to mylot mariemay.
Cheers!
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
22 Oct 12
Thanks romzee. exactly I'm so glad that I achieve my goal in life because of those experience and serve as my inspiration to move on life and with the help of our almighty God. Good night!1
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@lampar (7584)
• United States
22 Oct 12
Probably is not a hindrance if you are a highly driven and motivated individual. Posseses of a strong personality trait won't hurt either even though you are poor. I will think i agree wiith you it pretty depend much on that person wills to achive extraordinary things in life more than the sign of $$$.
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
22 Oct 12
Aside from self motivation is do not defend on others.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
22 Oct 12
For me, it's really just a matter of attitude. I mean, one has to have a positive outlook. Plus a bit of hard work, too. I know this is easily said than done. It's hard to be optimistic when our stomachs are rumbling of hunger. But we should try our best not to consider whatever status of life we're in as hindrances. I'd rather we think of them as challenges :)
@mariemay_dominguez (121)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
Absolutely we need to think positive. God will do the rest if we do our part to come out from poverty.
@mhypie03 (683)
• Philippines
23 Oct 12
Wonderful story. I have known quite a lot of people who shares the same story as yours. And it's really amazing, inspiring & moving. It really proves that hard work pays off no matter what the circumstance is. I may not have experienced it first-hand but it has kept me to dream bigger and aim higher!
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
29 Dec 12
hi,
i will agree on that,poverty will never be a hindrance to a person to reach his/her goal and dream in his/her life,actually we can use the life of poverty to become more aggressive to achieve our goal in life,actually my family came from the life of nothing but now we are all thankful on what we have now.
@gobordhon (19)
• Calcutta, India
13 May 13
Now a days the rulers in many countries have relied on the coinage ' BPL' meaning below the poverty level and prescribes an income level which determines who are below and who are above the level. Socialistic attitude of the governments have been giving help in cash and kind to uplift them. The main purpose of such aid is to ensure an uniform status in the society. The difference between poor and rich is gradually narrowed down and allow all the citizens to enjoy equal rights and privileges of modern state. Out of these the industrious, laborious, diligent, workaholics will sign more in life than the others who will indulge in dull and lazy life or take to short cut criminal activities to make quick gain. Many illustrious people rose from the BPL status by dint of hard labour, study, maintaining disciplined life with high ambition. Many in the intellectual world also belonged to the BPL status and this is known to all. Poverty is not a curse , and the people born in that level do not carry any curse with them. They become cursed then and then only when they blame their fate, do nothing, do idle gossiping and depend upon doles from the govt or other organisations. Society have the bad luck to maintain such people and the onus remain on the others to find ways to change the mislaid course of life followed by the lazy lot.
