My new prepared speech for this end of month public speaking competition. What do you think?
I swam as fast as I could. After a few moments, I felt so exhausted. Felt like I’m going to die. That night, in the deep Pedu Lake, my decision…
Our contest chair, TVR instructors & staffs, fellow students & guests... If I don’t kept calm and not took a right decision, certainly I'm not going to be here to deliver this speech.
In the dead of that night, after almost 2 hours of swimming and shooting fishes, we chose to swim across the lake to get back to our camp. We swam from tree to trees in the lake. At first, I used free-style of swimming. Swim as fast as I could but then, I went out of breath. I asked my friend for help. But he was also lack of energy. He told me to use the breaststroke swimming style. I did. But a moment later, I couldn’t ever pushed my legs to keep going. I thought that night will be my last breath.
Suddenly, a thought came to my mind that I must swim on the bottom surfaces of the lake. That will help me to reach the shore as fast as I could. Whether, I will die or stay alive, I chose to listen to my intuition. Using the last of my remaining strength which I gained from nowhere, I kept calm, hold my breath. And then, with quite rushed of swimming. Suddenly…
Ouch! My mouth full with soil! My face stained with mud and messy!
Actually, at that moment, I was just a few feet to reach the shallow area. The extreme & critical situation, made me quite panics and not realized that I was not far away from the shore.
Ladies & gentlemen,
Your calm down in critical situation will help you to overcome the difficulties.
Your strength in making decision as well as your positive thinking will lead you for your next opportunities.
Your suddenly intuition sometimes successfully play a role as important as your rational decision.
There are another choice or alternatives in achieving your goal. As long as you believe your own decision. Believe that you are the decider of your own destiny! Your decision, no matters how small or large impact the very course of your destiny. You hold the power in your mind, body and spirit on how to take control of your destiny.
Whatever you do. Wherever you are in life. Beware of any sign of negativity. Get rid of biased opinions. Be open to other ways of thinking. Let your self-awareness lead you to a life where you are free to choose your own dreams and goals.
But please, don’t forget that you must express you grateful to God that has given you the second chance.
So, make the best of your thought and your thought will make the best for you. That’s your destiny!
Comments
Oh thanks.
Mr.Burn,, I'm not sure as you know I'm still learning about using difficult word.hehe... I've just see google for this word....An example sentence "Relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply"
I will be safe to say.... "My grandma's health has worsened recently".
I wish he would be better and feel happiness her the age now.
Hi Onee,
Thanks. Hmm..but I'm feeling very uneasy today. Last night, my mom told me that my grandma's health now recently deteriorated (is "deteriorate" suitable to refer to someone's health condition, Onee?) She ate just a spoon of soup and doesn't move from her bed. I should go and see her as soon as possible. Maybe this evening I will be driving to my village. Emm.. I'm speechless. You know, she is the only grandma that I still have and very close to her since my childhood.
Mr.Burn,,
This is really a great topic. I think this would be a great speech. You have an important and valuable message here. My support and wish you good luck for the speech. :)
Thanks Setareh and Dara Gino for you nice comments.
Selamat malam Burn Baqak! sebelum, saya tidak tahu berenang. I am very glad about your thoughtful way of behaving in critical situations Burn.