It’s important to find your own personal “oasis” during challenging times. As we finish another year at Campolindo, we need to take time for ourselves after a difficult few months in all aspects of our lives. Finding our peace and moments of clarity in uncertain times is the only way to persevere and continue to make a difference in the world and in our own Lamorinda community.
While the current state of our country and world are unpredictable and are changing rapidly, it is essential that we take opportunities to breathe and rest. If all we focus on is the world around us, we will forget about small things that hold greater significance in our lives. For example, upperclassmen were able to take time out of their busy academic lives to enjoy both Prom and Ball for a night each.
While it’s important to take time for yourself throughout the semester, this doesn’t mean we can completely ignore everything else. Many Campo students participate in AP courses, and subsequently AP exams at the start of May. In addition to AP exams, students are gearing up for final exams in the coming weeks. Although these exams cause stress, ignoring them completely won’t solve anything.
Additionally, we must fight for the causes that we believe in. With the world changing and new issues arising almost every day, it’s pretty much impossible to let time go by without recognizing the greater issues at hand. Protesting and standing up for what you believe in is a great way to find your own peace while also making a change in the community.
Find your peace. Find your “oasis.” It may look different from everyone else, but that’s ok. Challenging times are challenging for a reason, and the only way to get through them is by acknowledging the current struggles, and creating your own method to get through them.
