Mindchamps is the name of the whole thing. When u sign up for Mindchamps, you have to go for classes for about 9 weeks(??). Also, Mindchamps organises a program called EmpowerU (sec sch and above), also known as YoungChampions (P5 & P6) . It's a 2&half days program. And everyone shows love by hugging one another. Yes, hug :) We also say I Love You to one another very often.
It's a program that empowers the peoples' life, making them more motivated to carry on in their lifes. Making them to believe in themselves once again..
I assisted in a program on 15, 16, 17 (Tue,Wed,Thu). I must say it is one of the best programs that i've assisted in so far. Not only have i managed to speak my mind about all the troubles i had, but also able to feel the love in the assist team. The seniors (some) did show their care for me, and i was really touched.
One of the presenters, Gloria, talked to me yesterday. She taught me alot of values. Tried to tell me reasons for things happening and made me put myself in their shoes. I really got what she was trying to say. AND I LOVE HER TTMX! Also, Hafiz, Steve and Louis told me what had happened to them and what they are going through. The feeling of them sharing their stories with me is really undescribable. It is so because i used to think that no one cared for me, but after all they have said, i felt well loved. And I LOVE ALL OF THEM and thank them so much!
The words Steve said to the participants in the previous program are still vividly stuck in my head. He said " you're amazing... Don't doubt it".. Because of things that happened throughout my 16 years of life, i have low self-confidence. Upon hearing him say that sentence, i felt that he was saying it to me, coz i've always doubted myself. I'm now so motivated to regain my confidence and become amazing... He also said " i know you are special.. I'm just waiting for you shine now". After hearing this, i felt that someone finally spotted me. Someone finally found that special part of me. I'm seriously glad for this and i'm willing to give everything a go. Every single option given from those who were sincere in helping me.. AND I LOVE STEVE!!
Nicki and Jumana were the one of the many seniors whom i seldom/never talked to. But on the second day of the program, sth happened to me which made me cry. Louis spotted me crying first and then came Nicki. I could feel that he was worried about me and he even asked if i mind to share what happened with him. I did and he tried to comfort me. And on the third day, when the assists were hugging, he hugged me and said that he'll be there whenever i needed someone. Yesterday, the assist passed around papers with their names written on it. everyone is supposed to write their thoughts abt each other on the paper. Nicki wrote " ... I love you and I'll always be here ... ..." I swear i teared alright. I LOVE HIM TOO MAN!
And Ju came along giving me a hug. I felt her energy. The way she hugged, it's as though she was my bestfriend and is sharing my pain together. I'm unable to describe the feeling clearly because it's almost imposssible. But ya, moral of the story, i felt it. and for that I LOVE HER SO MUCH!
Unfortunately, this program is the last program of the year. And i have to wait til the next holiday before there's another program. By then i might be too busy studying or sth. But i'm glad that i'm looking forward for the next program from deep down my heart!!!!
And this program made me feel "LOVE" in a different way. Not that kind of I Love You to one's bf or gf, but I LOVE YOU as in i appreciate you :)
ASSIST TEAM FTW! :D
Lastly, i've learnt from Audrey (Assist) that when you hate/dislike a person, you tend to have something against him. Like you'll view everything that he does in a bad way and this is how i feel towards this arrogant asshole.. I don't wanna hate anyone in the team, so i just hope that we'll settle our problems soon..