Today, I would like to share with you the story of "The Boy and the Fence." This story illustrates how a boy learns to manage his emotions and express his thoughts rationally. I encourage all of us to learn to take deep breaths and think calmly when we are angry, to express ourselves in a rational manner, and not to let our emotions dictate our actions. This story also reminds us that emotions are the masters of our inner selves. Learning to control them is not an easy task, but if we constantly remind ourselves to stay calm and persevere, I believe we can strive to achieve it.
This reminds me of the goals of our IB education, one of which is to be a "Reflective" individual. The boy in the story, through the guidance of his father, reflects on his actions and realizes the cost of anger. In our learning and daily lives, we must also learn to reflect. Reflect on our words and deeds, our learning methods, and our relationships with others. Only through continuous reflection can we better understand ourselves, improve our shortcomings, and become better individuals.
Another goal is to be a "Communicator." The boy in the story once hurt others due to his anger, which is actually a failure in communication. We communicate with others every day, but not every communication achieves the desired effect. Sometimes, we may say hurtful things due to a loss of emotional control, just like the nails the boy hammered into the fence, leaving indelible marks. Therefore, we must learn to express our thoughts and emotions in appropriate ways and to listen to others' voices. Only then can we build good relationships and create a harmonious campus atmosphere.
So, how can we apply these goals to our real lives? When encountering conflicts and contradictions, we can first take deep breaths and calm down, instead of impulsively venting our emotions. We can try to put ourselves in others' shoes, understand their feelings and positions, and then express our thoughts in a peaceful and rational manner. At the same time, we must also learn to listen and give others the opportunity to express themselves. In this way, we can better resolve problems and avoid unnecessary harm.
