Redemption Starts One Step At A Time

 Redemption Starts One Step At A Time 

Filmmakers make films. The challenge of being an independent filmmaker is having little funds and support but having a bunch of creativity. Also, finding the time to make a film can be challenging for independent filmmakers. Also, finding the time to make a film is challenging for any independent filmmaker. Another challenge is finding individuals willing to donate their time as actors, crew, and other positions important for filmmakers. Ultimately, filmmaking is an act of creativity that requires collaboration with many individuals. With so many time constraints for individuals, this is a big challenge for independent filmmakers.

So why make a film when it is so difficult? Once they leave film school, many filmmakers never make another independent film themselves.  They may work in the industry, but they no longer have the passion to create their own art of filmmaking. The previous challenges addressed add to this, but the main reason is that making a film yourself is difficult. 

The challenges of making their own film become less important for many once they have a regular job, a family, and many other obligations that life requires. However, those few individuals who continue to create art, regardless of all these obstacles, tell you a lot about their drive and creativity that has to be unleashed. For these independent filmmakers, the film is there. For these filmmakers, they just have to chisel the rock away from this sculpture. They can see a final product in their mind's eye and have the skill set, determination, and drive to make it come to fruition. Each time a challenge appears, they dig deep from within to solve the problem. These individuals have a mindset that refuses to give up.

So, whatever drives you as a creative individual, go out there and make your art. Do not let others bring you down. Obstacles can be overcome with innovative solutions. Forget the naysayers. You have the ability to create and make it happen. When you believe, you achieve.

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After And What?

 After And What?

When you were a kid, you waited forever for your favorite day. As you age, so do the days. That day seems to appear faster and sooner each year. One day, all of your days will start to blend without you being able to distinguish one day from another.

Each day is a special gift that the world has given you. Perhaps since we are given this gift, we should find ways to share our gifts with others. The world is full of people with so many talents. Imagine helping each other out when we need a helping hand. The world could be a marvelous rejuvenating hub for creativity, exploration, and learning.

Instead of asking what the world should give us, we should ask what we can do to make the world a better place. We are only on this mortal coil for a short time. Once you are gone, people who remember you as a positive and helpful individual, what a great way to be remembered. 

So go out and make the world a better place. Do not wait for a phone call. You make the phone call. And even if that phone call is difficult, you have the strength to make it happen. Believe in the process, and you can achieve your goals.

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 Have Fun Throughout Your Life 

When you were a kid, you had fun. As the years passed, you had less fun. Then you are an adult, and the fun is gone. This does not have to be the case. You can have fun your entire life. 

Life gets busier as you age. As a child, your responsibilities are few. Each year, increasing levels of responsibility become part of your life. And finally, when you are grown, you have more responsibilities than fun. 

However, special individuals who have aged, handle responsibilities, and enjoy fun in their lives exist. To become one of these exclusive members, you must remember the joy of inquiry and exploring new experiences and adventures. You must be willing to step out of society's conformity and think outside the parameters of existing dogma.

Life goes by very quickly. Enjoy the ride. Find opportunities for fun and excitement. Remember the fun activities you did as a child, and perhaps relearn some of those skills. Exercising, hiking, playing an instrument, acting, dancing, and many more give you so much joy as a child. Do not be afraid to rekindle a former hobby to your happiness.

And once you find time for fun in your maturity, make sure you nurture it. Take lessons, travel to places beyond your comfort zone, and seek out conversations with everyone you run into. Learning from the world will increase your opportunities to explore and have fun. Also, do not be afraid to learn a new activity from those you know. You have friends for a reason. Part of friendship is learning from one another. So go out there and have as much fun as you can! 

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Why It Is So Hard To Be A Teacher?

 Why It Is So Hard To Be A Teacher?

Teaching is a great job for many. It is a calling. You have to want to be a teacher. Few teachers are in the field for a paycheck. It is a passion that calls you to dream, think, and live the role of an educator. Time and time again, you are figuring out ways to teach a topic your students do not quite understand. That is the amazing part of being a teacher. This is why those who love teaching teach.

However, as the world knows, teaching is also challenging. Long hours with low pay lead to teacher burnout and apathy. Young teachers, full of energy, often leave the field after a few years. Many new teachers quit after the first year, and more leave after five years in the teaching profession. This high turnover showcases the challenging aspects of a public school teacher.

When you see a young person playing a video game with all this passion and focus, imagine that same intensity being utilized in a classroom. Think of all the subjects they could learn and become skilled at if they had the same drive with their studies as entertainment. Perhaps the key to improving public school education is allowing students to select their educational journey. One reason why YouTube is so popular is that you can pick what you want to watch when you want to watch it. This could be incorporated into public school education. Offering diverse subjects for all students to find an area where they can thrive. When a student is busy working on a project that they are passionate about, discipline problems disappear, and students cannot wait to attend school. Imagine students begging to go to school because they cannot wait to learn the subjects they are passionate about. Imagine teachers dreading summer vacation because our students want to learn so passionately. Today, with all the technology available, many of these solutions could be incorporated into public schools.

Can public schools become bastions of inquiry, creativity, and learning? Schools could transform into institutions that young people would request to remain open during holidays and weekends. Instead of forcing students to learn subjects, they could be free to pick areas they are passionate about and flourish. Educators, you can dream big for your students and yourself. Teaching can become a job so desired that there will be a surplus of teachers for every position. Today is the day to take responsibility and improve education for all students and teachers.