TED ANKARA COLLEGE / 11-M
Becoming the Architects of Our Tomorrow
İpek Küçükkaya
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Individually , we prevalently presume that the hardships and hindrances we face , and the nuisances we encounter , preclude us from fulfilling our objectives . Uncertainties and vagueness in our lifetimes also give us the impression that we are confronted with a brick wall . Notwithstanding our preconceived notions due to cultural , racial , and intellectual complications ; myriads of difficulties we encounter manifest to assist us in improving and accomplishing our goals . How we assess and interpret these obstacles helps us identify how to exploit them .
Our milieu , education , and the culture we grow up in , are the core components constructing our lives . Roadblocks incurred in these aspects can , indeed , induce mental stress and affect a person ’ s self-efficacy , if there is prejudice and bigotry . For instance , immigration is a naturally occurring phenomenon that is ongoing . It evidently allows for linguistic diversity and an abundance of worldviews . However , language barriers and ethnic and cultural distinctions are perpetually construed as a criteria that make it arduous and troublesome for immigrants to adjust to their new local environment . The change in language appears to be a factor that has made labor circumstances in an immigrants ’ new country of residence more complicated than anticipated and envisaged . Contrary to widespread belief , migrating to another territory is not always a negative experience ; instead , it is an opportunity to attain enlightenment and carry our potential to elevated levels by contributing to our insights and visions .
One of the obstacles that we take for granted is change . Nonetheless , it is nothing to be genuinely worried about .
The crucial point we ought to be particularly cautious of is , not taking risks and not taking initiative . It is unrealistic to be forward thinking , when we are focused on the troubles in front of us . Overcoming these challenges requires following our intuition and keeping a positive attitude regarding our aspirations . An obstacle becomes a prerequisite and a constituent of our future if we are passionate and zealous enough to work hard , and become the architects of our tomorrow .