People get reflections from their values. How far do you agree or disagree?

Looking out the window, I was doing nothing but thinking—no motivation to do anything. The phone started ringing.

Mr

.

Challenge

, again. I took a deep breath and answered. Me: “Hello”

Mr

.

Challenge

: “Hi, I have some news for you. Me: “News?..”

Mr

.

Challenge

: “News... You will see. You will cry. You will scream because of pain.

However

, you can enjoy it

while

shedding tears on your face. All in all, it is up to you how to react to them.” I hung up the phone, wondering about what could happen. I had almost forgotten

this

call until the familiar voice was in my ears. “Gullola, no need for greeting. My time is short. Have you heard of the Cambridge Presidential School entrance exam with a 0.65% acceptance rate? And I want you to study there as we will be able to meet frequently there.

Otherwise

, we may not be able to meet up. Bye” I realized that without

Mr

.

Challenge

, my life would be reduced to mere existence—simply respiration and breathing.

Thus

, I entered that school with five months of preparation.

Mr

.

Challenge

visited my new school almost every day. I welcomed him with a glow in my heart. His visits sometimes made me cry

due to

his harsh words.

However

, I knew that whenever he came, I learned something from him. I understood that it does not matter how harsh he seems; we must appreciate every valuable lesson he gives us.

Mr

. Determination was

also

one of the most intricate people in my journey. He taught me how to reach personal goals. He supported me in running competitions. He said, 'Don’t focus on your competitors. Focus on the finish line and run as fast as possible.' I recalled these words before the whistle

to begin

the track race. Girls were often physically stronger than me, but I won in every race. I am not afraid of these girls as long as

Mr

. Determination is with me. Allow me to introduce a lovely couple: Lady Kindness and

Mr

. Conscience. The former loves to help others and encourages me to assist people around us as much as possible. Meanwhile, the latter always insists on honesty in my actions, not only in front of others but

also

with myself. One day, as I was going home, I encountered a woman struggling with the ATM. She asked me for help. Unfortunately, I didn't

use

the ATM on my own, so I told her I didn't know how to

use

it either. I walked away, thinking about the possibility that I could

use

it.

Then

I stopped. She was still looking for help; she was surprised by my return. I said, 'I'm good with technology, so I may be able to

use

it.' It worked. She smiled. I told everything to Lady Kindness and

Mr

. Conscience.

While

Lady Kindness was euphoric, as I had been following what she taught,

Mr

. Conscience was exceedingly proud of me. They said, 'Your help may be small, but it reminds us of who we are.' I still remember the facial expression of that woman when I helped her. Her warmth kept me glowing for many days. It was a small help, but its effect on me was immense. I pondered what I would feel if I saved a person from death. What if I helped not only one person but the entire community? On that day, I found my motivation in

this

life. And it is seeing the smiles of the people I helped.