Daily Archives: June 4, 2015

Does What You’re Doing Actually Matter?

One question that people ask sometimes is whether or not their work will benefit them in the long run. Most people know what they are doing, and some know how, but very few know why. And why is the only part that inspires people, because you are truly knowing what you really want to do. Eighty percent of people are unhappy with their work, and they also don’t know why they’re doing it. People need to spend their time in a way that matters to them. If everyone on the planet knew why they are doing work, frustration and stress would be gone. The world would be a different place if everyone lived and worked for what they love.

I strive to live and work for what I like to do, and I feel other people should as well. Yes, it is hard, but in the long run, working for what matters to you will bring you forward more in life. I know some kids hate school, but just keep reminding yourself that it is for your own good. You may not like it now, but later in your life when you get an A on the SAT’s, thank your teachers. I want to try and spread the word out to more people about this topic and hopefully you will too. Just take a couple minutes to think about your work and how it will benefit you. If you don’t see any benefits, stop. You aren’t supposed to live your life doing what you hate.

~Connor

How do you Treat Autism?

It was reported on May 15, 2015 in Brookfield, Wisconsin that a 13 year old female with autism was left alone locked in her basement by her guardians. In addition, another report goes into greater depth telling that the Waukesha County Department had received concerns from the girl’s teacher, peers, and neighbors about her life at home, but the department didn’t listen. Later resulting in this young girl being treated like an animal; living in a cold dark basement wearing a diaper and not being allowed to go near any furniture. Additionally, the child spent her time there from 6 pm to 6 am while being called stink by her mother. Even though the County Department had to go to the house several times due to claims of child abuse and neglect, the police could not charge the parents. This is just one case of children with autism being mistreated.

In my honest opinion, people with autism should not be treated with less importance or respect. Nobody really knows that I have a brother who has autism and he is picked on for having it. Why must people be so cruel and careless? This is because they simply have no life. There is no other answer, these people clearly have no heart to feel for these people or a brain to even imagine the struggles and hardships people have because of their disabilities. This might be just me, but I can tell when someone is pretending to be friends with a person with autism, and that must be the worst to do to somebody. Like seriously, who does that? Surprisingly a lot of people actually do this horrible act, and maybe you are one of them. But I will tell you, being friends, and I mean actual friends with someone with a disability is probably the most greatest thing you’ll ever do. This will bring a smile to their face and maybe even yours. For instance, my brother gained a friend about four years ago and now they enjoy every moment together doing fun and sometimes stupid stuff.

~Kayla