Word of the Week: Character
by Ava Stasney, GMC Prep Cadet
Character is defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. A person’s character can be shown by their attitude each day, their reactions to setbacks, and the decisions they make when no one is watching.
A person that has impacted my life in a positive way with her good character is my grandmother. She is selfless, thoughtful, and kind, and her positive energy radiates through her character. In every situation and circumstance that she has gone through, she always puts others before herself and shows what it means to have strong character. She has been my rock ever since I was born and has always provided a loving foundation at her home. I look up to her, no matter the situation, because I trust her character. She has strengthened my relationship with Christ and guided me in the right path for my life. I started going to church with her at a very young age. I may not have known a lot about what was going on, but I saw Christ living through her every day. Her love and compassion for others is inspiring to this day, and it makes me want to strive for excellence. It is easy to want to do the right thing when I’m around her. She makes me want to be a better version of myself because of her loving and inspiring character.
Good character is something everyone should have. We should all want to have the urge to do good in the world. There is so much hatred amongst people, but if we all became a little less selfish and did a kind gesture every day, the world could be a little brighter. Your character is shown mainly through the way you treat others. Kindness is easy to share, whether it is through actions or words. It does not take long to share a compliment because there is always someone out there who needs to hear it. Character is demonstrated through our interactions with others, so let each of those interactions be positive.
