My New Teacher: Mr. Sean Covey

         Months pass by but yet a part of me lives in the darkness. I can’t get out or better yet I don’t want to get out. I want to fix myself but I can’t do it. A part of me wants to but the other says no. I can’t decide on my own. I think I already give up but still trying to rise up. I know it’s confusing and that’s the right term for my state right now, confused. I want to stop this insanity and the only way to stop this is to ask for some ones help. I admit I can’t help myself so I decided to ask someone. I don’t want to stay in this kind of state forever. Months are enough for the sufferings I had and for the troubles I made. I want to stop the burden that my love ones had. I know that’s what they want and I know it’s the best for me.

               

         Now, I finally had my decision to change. I ask the help of an American author, motivational speaker, and publishing executive providing business leadership and time management educational tools for organizations and individuals. I’ve known him five months before now. His book thought me to change and be better but it didn’t last long so I stop. So, after those months I finally had a chance to meet him. He is Sean Covey. I know he can help me a lot and I know that this coming years I’ll be a new Jecielyn Keith Acosta. We decided to meet up in a park that is one of my favorite places that’s why come and hear the talk that we had.

                

          I arrive at the park just on time however Mr. Sean Covey doesn’t arrive yet. I waited a couple of minutes until I saw him coming.

Keith: Good Morning Mr. Sean Covey!

Mr. Sean: Good Morning! Just call me Mr. Sean. Did you wait too long?

Keith: No, I just arrive a couple of minutes. By the way Mr. Sean I’m very thankful that you accepted my invitation.

Mr. Sean: Don’t think about it Keith. Remember I made a book to help teenagers like you, so this is not a burden.

Keith: But still I’m very thankful Mr. Sean. This is a great help.

Mr. Sean: So, let’s start our business. Tell me about yourself Keith.

Keith: Ahmm honestly I’m moody a person. My attitude is always base on how you treat me. I really don’t care if people hate me but when family was the one involved my world goes down. Everything falls apart especially now that my father died. He is the only life saver that I have. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what should do. I have no idea of what will happen to me I just go with the flow. I feel useless.

Mr. Sean: Tell me more Keith. Give me the biggest shot that you have.

Keith: I lost the real Jecielyn Keith Acosta, the strong one. She left me and I don’t know where to find her. I’m strong right now but not as strong as she is. But in the other hand, I still do good things. I even had a 100 % patience right now because I don’t want to be alone anymore so whenever people judge me I just pretend that nothings happens. Mr. Sean it hurts a lot and I can’t heal it.

Mr. Sean: So you are telling me that your life become worst especially when you lost your dad am I right?

Keith: Exactly. But…

Mr. Sean: But have you ever seen the other side of that and why are you telling me these things?

Keith: (A little bit irritated) Of course. I don’t doubt that he died because we just borrowed our life and I know everyone will die. I’m telling you this because you want me too. You ask me too.

Mr. Sean: That’s not the right answer Keith. You answer with anger, depression, and hatred. You answer like a kid. I know this is hard but you need to do it. Why don’t try to make it simple. Say what’s in your heart. Don’t be afraid to take the risk. Everyone should take the risk so try it and see the difference then tell me why you are in this kind of situation.

Keith: (Thought and tried what Mr. Sean said) I hate them and I can’t JUST let go of that!

Mr. Sean: Who are they and why?

Keith: My family and myself. I hate them because they betrayed me. I want to forgive them but I think I can’t. I hate myself because I turn out to be like this.

Mr. Sean: Now Keith I want you to tell me again the reason why you choose me to help you.

Keith: I chose you because your book caught my heart, soul and mind into action. Because of that I thought that when I met you, you can give me a more precise details and advice.

Mr. Sean: That’s what I’ve been waiting for. I want you to remove the past. I know it’s hard to forget those things but as long as you hold on to those memories you won’t be able to change yourself. If you can’t forget those things just let go that’s the first step you need to do.

Keith: (Realized what he said) I’ll try Mr. Sean. Now, I realized the things what you said.

Mr. Sean: Wrong answer Keith always remember my book. You can’t answer I’ll try instead you tell yourself I’ll do it. Don’t forget those things.

Keith: I’ll do it Mr. Sean.

Mr. Sean: Now Keith I’m asking you are you ready to let go of everything that gave you pain? Are you ready to wash it away so that you’ll be free again?

Keith: Hmmmm………. Of course that was the reason why we had a talk right now. I’m ready for everything Mr. Sean.

Mr. Sean: In that case let’s start your renewal.

(Mr. Sean and I are walking in the park while explaining my way to the new me)

 

Mr. Sean: Now, tell me which part of my book “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teen” caught your attention to continue reading it.

Keith: Mr. Sean it was the very first part where you will see a short poem entitled “Who am I”.

Mr. Sean: Why did it catch your attention?

Keith: It strikes my soul, mind and heart because the poem says the same thing that I realize. It’s like I was the one being describe in that poem that’s why I was eager to continue reading it.

Mr. Sean: Then, that’s your second step. Always keep in mind the meaning of that poem especially the last words “Be easy with me and I will destroy you”

Keith: I will always remember those because she already did and now is the time to stop it.

Mr. Sean: That’s the spirit Keith (smiling). Now, tell me the things that hurt you most or the things that bring you down.

Keith: Mr. Sean it’s always the happy memories that I have with my father and the hurtful words that I got from my family whenever they are mad at me.

Mr. Sean: In this case, what should you do? Since you read my book try to recall my advice?

Keith: (Thinking) Is it Habit 1 Proactive?

Mr. Sean: Probably, but since that was your idea try it. As you said being Proactive is the solution then do it. I made that book to give teenagers a tip or a way to start but it will always depend on you where, how and when will you start. Keith everything is possible as long as you open your mind to everything. I agree Proactive can be but in case you thought of a nicer one try it again. Remember deposit everything that gives you a nice opportunity and withdraw the bad things that will affect your way. The past is just that, past. Learn what went wrong and why. Make amends if you need to. Then drop it and move on. Throw that voodoo doll out with the trash.

Keith: I really had a right choice to choose you Mr. Sean.

Mr. Sean: I told you it’s nothing I just want to help. Let’s back to work (Happy). When you remove everything that stops your way to your destiny, it’s time to be more focused in your goal. Prioritize it first before you go to your second goal. No matter what happens don’t give because as you said you are strong so you should be strong.

Keith: I already did those things but sometimes it’s not as much as I need. I tried my best but still O’m losing and at that point I’ll go back from where I started and it means I need to start again and felt the pain I had again and again.

Mr. Sean: You don’t need to go back Keith you just need to hold on. If you were in that situation think of a principle applicable in that certain situation that will pull you back then when you’re back tell yourself “I did it” because it’s a way to make your confidence and trust more stronger.

Keith: Mr. Sean I got the idea. Now, I understood why I always fail to do my goal. Why I always 

loose and just let go. I just to fight back and should not listen to my thoughts that will make me weak. Every part is now clear to me. I got it right now

Mr. Sean: If that so, it’s a good sign Keith. Try not to break it anymore. If it breaks fix it slowly but surely.

Keith: (Smiling) Ayay Mr. Sean!

Mr. Sean: (Chuckles) Now, I want to give the last step to be able to achieve what you want. Always think of a back-up in case you lost an idea of what should you do. If in case you don’t know what to do press the pause button and think of what a way to move on and when you know the right thing continue your journey. But the most important thing is that never loses hope, faith and love because it is the powerful thing that you can have. It will help you destroy struggle that you can encounter. Always hold onto that and never let go just think of that when you reach to the top you’ll get the prize that you ever wanting for.

Keith: Mr. Sean I promise I will remember all the advices you gave to me. I’ll do my best to change myself for the better. I’ll be the Jecielyn Keith Acosta that everyone knows. I’ll fight until the end. I will never give up. Never.

Mr. Sean: Don’t lose that spirit right now, that will be a good start if start right now. Just remember the important memories that you have whenever you lose hope. Try to imagine things that will happen when you give up. Think about the possibility that might happen. Always think before you act Keith. Remember you can’t change the past but you can change the present and future.

Keith: I won’t forget any of those Mr. Sean. You had a hard time to teach me everything. Now is my time to have a hard time in getting what I want.

Mr. Sean: That’s my good girl (Happy).

Keith: Mr. Sean I have a last question to you.

Mr. Sean: Sure, my pleasure.

Keith: Why did you choose teenagers rather than elders just like your father?

Mr. Sean: I chose teenagers because they most need a help from others because they can’t decide on their own. I don’t want them to waste their life in nothing. I want them to wake up every day with a reason. I want them to have faith that God made them because the world needs them. I don’t want them feel useless just like what you felt because I believe there will always be a way to get out and be free. I also don’t want them to experience the things I had and the things that other people had. I want them to have a wonderful life someday. All of us  should have a wonderful life.

Keith: Thanks for everything Mr. Sean. You’re the best writer for me. You taught me everything I thought was wrong. You change my perception to a new one. I’m very thankful that I met you. It was my pleasure to have you advices and tips. Thank you very very much (Hug and Kisses)

Mr. Sean: You’re always welcome. I just want to tell you that whenever you need my help I’m always there for you. I will come in time you need me. Goodbye Keith. I believe in you. I know you’ll get 

Jecielyn Keith Acosta back when time comes. Strive for it and never look back. Goodbye! See you soon always take care! (Walking back leaving Keith with a smile)

Keith: Bye Mr. Sean take care (Waving while smiling)

THE END