POVERTY EFFECTS

Poverty - it is everybody's problem. Everybody in a sense that boy or girl, young or old, even rich or
poor, that is one of their problems. The rich ones are affected for the fact that they are irritated by the
poor ones, isn't it true?

Almost all of the Filipinos are considered poor. And it is so hard to accept the fact that the
innocent children are the one who are affected too much. At their very young age, they are taught how
to earn for a living, just for their own selves and for their family as well. At their very young age, they
are already prone to accidents or diseases which can kill them and their future. No play, no childhood,
no education - no progression

As a student and one of the youths, poverty is a serious problem to deal with. If you are poor, your
future is not secured. You have to pay first to have a security of your future, which is not present to the
poor ones. Your education seems to be endangered when you are poor. There are instances that you
have to be absent because your money is not enough. And of course, your grade will be affected. When
a student is poor, his seems to be miserable. He cannot pay the obliged school fees for his money is
only enough for personal necessities, but sometimes, it is not even enough. He cannot avail the
required projects. Even a single peso is very important. Every single peso is his future. That is what a
typical poor student is experiencing.

Financial problem is the hardest thing faced by the poor people. Without money, no future.
But, there is always a hope. Poverty is not a hindrance to ones' success. If you will work very hard,
nothing is impossible. Determination-that is the word. One word that could change ones' life. One
word that can defeat poverty. If everybody is determined and working hard, no one is poor, no one is
begging for help.

As what was mentioned, poverty is the greatest obstacle of ones' education. But, let us just
treat poverty as a challenge. When you are poor, that does not mean that you don't have the right to
dream big. When you are poor, that does not mean that you will never succeed. When you are poor,
and you don't have anything to pay for your education, make an action. Prove to them that they are
wrong. You can escape from poverty because you are striving hard. You can beat the odds because you
have enough determination.

There are many people who proved that there is nothing impossible even when you are poor.
There are many people who were once poor, and now they are one of the elite people. They are now
owning those tall skyscrapers out there - from rags to riches. Yes, they didn't have enough money
when they were still poor, but they had the character which is the best armor in a battle. That is why
they are now enjoying life, opposite on what they had experienced in the past.

Poverty is a big problem of the society. But, even how big the effect it is making to us is, let us
not focus too much on that problem. Yes, poverty acts as an obstacle to our education, but it will not
last forever. Let us just make an action to beat it. Find a solution. Don't rely too much on others. Work
hard. It is important to develop ourselves holistically. Study well and focus on your spiritual life-there
must be a balance of everything. Love what you do, motivate yourself to keep working hard. Then it's
up to us to make our own choices and live by these choices. After all, our future is still in our hands.
Don't take problems very seriously. Follow what was written and you will see. Time will come and you
cannot even notice that you had already escaped from poverty.

Furthermore, as a student and one of the mostly affected by poverty, I can say that "No Guts,
No Glory". In dealing with poverty, you have to take risks. If you have the guts, you can do what you
want to. You can really gain glory if you will take risks. Swim against the current - beat the odds. If you
will not move, nothing will happen. Yes, you must focus on it too much, but you must take an action.
Don't be too lazy. See what is happening to people who are not working for their selves. Of course,
they are just relying on others. They are looking pathetic.

If you want to progress, strive for more. Start making a progression on your own self. Don't
settle for good, go for the better and if possible, for the best. But despite of striving for more, be
contented. Never ask for something which you don't have if you are already hurting others' feelings.
Always remember that if you have the freedom, there are also limitations. Never invade others rights.
You must always mind not only your own feelings, but also others'.

Your education is the most important thing to be successful. It is the key to ones' achievement
in their dreams. It will be the nicest gift for your own, especially when you worked hard for it. So,
never let anyone, or anything stop you in achieving such things. Grab each opportunity that comes your
way, if you think it would help you. This is the only thing that would change your life.

Nothing is impossible in this vast world. Even if there are problems that would come your way,
you can still beat them and be successful. Always remember that poverty will never become a
hindrance to success, if you want it. Be determined and work hard. Take risks. Be spiritually complete.
Balance everything.

We can change not only ourselves, but also the whole world if we can beat poverty. Dream big
and believe in your own self, and it's up to us on how to develop it. After all, success will come on your
way.