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Built Different: Loyalty in a Disloyal World

Loyalty  is not a word teachers tack on to classroom posters. It is not something we enroll in and then ignore. Loyalty is what makes people who truly care different from people who care only to impress . In a world where friendships can be broken over a "seen" message and people can switch sides so easily, loyalty means something different. It is not big and flashy, but it is authentic. Being loyal means sticking with your friends, your team, and your cause, particularly when it's not good. It's not because it's easy and it's not because you're going to gain something for yourself. You do it because it's important. Loyalty works best when it's bad. If it's...

T – Truth: Less Drama, More Sleep

Let's face it, we've all trusted someone and been let down. It's like when you shared a secret with your friend, and the next thing you know, everyone at school the next day knew. Trust feels so real, like building a house out of bricks, so solid and strong, but when it shatters, it's like watching your sandcastle crumble after a huge wave. The trust you believed you had now feels like it never existed. Trust has nothing to do with never failing or being perfect. It's about being consistent, being truthful, and being loyal to the people around you. When you have trust, life is simpler, no drama, no question, just peace. But once trust is broken, it's like your Wi-Fi disconnects every five minutes. Everything is confusing, messy, and indefinite. And getting that connection back? It takes time and effort, more than you can ever imagine. Here's the thing: You can lose trust in a matter of seconds, but gain it back in years. It's not a question of knowing e...