Let's Learn From ASTA + My Personal Thoughts on LIFE!!! (Anime Talk 007)

Asta, from the anime "Black Clover", lives in a place where magic is the basis of one's status. Those with really huge magical mana often comes from the royal family and those who are peasants usually have very little magic. For the main character, Asta, he is blessed with no magic at all. He has been criticized by many. He's been considered as the lowest of the low.

Despite that, this little buddy didn't give up. He worked twice, thrice or even a hundred times more than anyone. He sealed his mind and his heart towards his goal. He wanted to be the "Wizard King" of the kingdom despite being magicless. His position in life doesn't stop him from moving forward to his ultimate goal.

In life, we face a lot of difficulties and barriers. Sometimes, we just want to give up on the things that we want to do because we are easily affected by the standards set by other people. However, I think we shouldn't be that way. I always keep in mind that what I do is for myself and for the people who love me. I don't live in this world to please other people.

Unfortunately, a lot of people in the world are bound by standards. I guess social media also affects this way of thinking. Sad as it may seem, but it's the truth. People browse their "friends'" social media accounts and start comparing themselves to them. WHY ARE PEOPLE DOING THIS? Why do we have to compare? We are all created unique. Don't compare yourself to others especially if this comparison will only pull you deeper to the abyss of no return.

Just do your thing! Pursue your dreams and your passion. Never give up and everything else will follow. On the contrary, we still have to know our limitations. Never give up, but always know when to let go of things or people that make your life toxic. ;)

This quote is also from Asta and I find it really relatable and encouraging. He was born magicless, moreover, an orphan... however, he's doing his best to overcome all adversities that come his way. He strives each day to improve and to become better alongside his teammates and loved ones.

This is pretty relatable especially for me. I wasn't really born from a poor family and I grew up very blessed. I had shelter, food, family, and even some luxury to enjoy when I was a child. But as we know, life is a constant change.

Our family had the biggest challenge in our life when I was about to graduate from elementary school. From the very comfortable life in a wonderful city, we all started from scratch in the countryside. We lost our house, our properties, our money, but we still had our family and the determination to move forward.

From having the luxury of going to school on a school bus and a steward to carry my bag for me, it changed to going to school on foot while carrying my heavy backpack full of school stuff. But hey! It was fun and I got to appreciate the little things. I guess that was the start of my very adventurous life.

Adventurous, in a way, because it's full of ups and downs... twists and turns. I know, it's not easy. However, I have learned to enjoy the ride.

I don't say that my life is great now, but I have learned to adapt to any adversities. I have learned to look at the brighter side of things without neglecting the dark side. We shouldn't neglect the dark side, instead, let's accept them and learn from them.

I hope that Asta and I have encouraged you to face life head on with a positive mind and heart. Don't give up and keep the awesomeness that you are! (^_^)v Have a great one!

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