The Official Publication of the Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 3810
drive to persist in being more present and proactive in sharing my teaching skills in these less fortunate communities is the possibility of these kids being Einsteins, with access to good education. As a rotarian, I am strong in my cause in giving these kids more opportunities to enjoy and find their strength through education. Adjusting to the quarantine situation as both a teacher and a rotarian was too sudden for me. Imagine working full-time in the day and attending Rotary events at night before the pandemic happened. I was programmed to socialize, be out there taking action and enjoying the sunshine with my students and never have imagined everything done in the confines of my home. Being someone who wants change and growth, I explored and exhausted my extra resources on online courses and skills I could use to maximize the situation. I finished an online course at Stanford University and was finally able to fulfill my dream of becoming a certified Soapmaker! I was also given an opportunity to do a talk at an online summit. That was where I got more confidence and resources to bring to life my newest venture---my company. Everything happened too fast because of the extra time (a blessing in disguise) given to me. This pandemic has made me realize that in any situation, there is always an opportunity. The quarantine has brought more time for me to think of a way on how I can maximize my time at home and work on a worthwhile project for the planet. This is where I have founded Messfree Co.--my company that manufactures veganfriendly, palm-free, cruelty-free, organic & earth-friendly bath & body products. With the disasters and the rise of diseases this 2020, I personally see this as a wake-up call for all of us to be more mindful of our actions, not only towards ourselves but towards others. I feel that this pandemic is an experience and an example of how one person affects the people around him/her (how one infected person is infectious to the people around him) and that we should take this as an example of how our responsibility for each other is a priority. With this, my company envisions a more responsible community of consumers who think about how they’re affecting their bodies, the people around them and the planet as a whole in their consumption choices. I have high hopes that my small company can hopefully inspire a small group of people to start thinking about how their everyday routine, such as the simple act of how taking a bath affects their community and the world and start asking themselves if this simple act benefits the self, community and the planet. Afterall, true beauty should benefit all.
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