MAJALAH GEMILANG 2022 SMK SUNGAI PASIR
ISI KANDUNGAN I. MAKLUMAT SEKOLAH Pengenalan Profile Sekolah Visi, Misi Dan Fokus Sekolah Piagam Pelanggan Lagu Sekolah II. KATA ALU-ALUAN Kata Alu-Aluan III. BARISAN PENTADBIR Pentadbir Bidang Bahasa & Kemanusiaan Bidang Sains, Matematik Dan Teknik Vokasional Akp & Guru Tingkatan 6 Kelab & Staf Staf Akademik 2022 V. BARISAN KEPIMPINAN Barisan Pengawas Sekolah Barisan Pengawas Pusat Sumber Sekolah Barisan Pengawas Buku Teks 1 2 3 4 5 6-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
ISI KANDUNGAN VI. GRED PURATA SEKOLAH (GPS) VII. PERSATUAN, KELAB DAN BADAN BERUNIFORM Persatuan Kelab Badan Beruniform VIII. VIDEO & KARYA KREATIF SEKOLAH IX. MEMORABILA SMK SUNGAI PASIR X. ALBUM KENANGAN KELAS 2022 Tingkatan 1 Tingkatan 2 Tingkatan 3 Tingkatan 4 Tingkatan 5 Tingkatan 6 19 21-24 25-32 33-36 38-53 55-71 73-75 76-78 79-81 83-85 86-89 90-92
PENGENALAN Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir yang terletak di Mukim Sungai Pasir, daerah Kuala Muda kira-kira lima kilometer dari pusat bandar Sungai Petani, Kedah Darul Aman. Dibuka pada 1 Januari 1985, di bawah pentadbiran SMK Khir Johari II sebagai sekolah cawangan. Mulai 1 Januari 1986, SMK Sungai Pasir di bawah pentadbiran sendiri tetapi masih menumpang di Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir pada sebelah petang. Pada 1 Ogos 1986, SMK Sungai Pasir telah dirasmikan dengan sempurnanya oleh YAB Allahyarham Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba, Timbalan Perdana Menteri Malaysia pada ketika itu. Pada tahun 1992, SMK Sungai Pasir dinaiktarafkan ke Gred B dan akhirnya diiktirafkan sebagai Sekolah Menengah Gred A pada November 1997. 1
PROFILE SEKOLAH Nama Sekolah : Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir Alamat : 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah Kod Sekolah : KEA 3106 No. Telefon : 04-4311764 No. Faks : 04-4314860 E-mel : [email protected] Laman Web : www.smksgpasir.edu.my Tarikh ditubuhkan : 1 Januari 1986 Tarikh Perasmian : 19 Mac 1990 Keluasan Kawasan : 20.5 ekar Jarak dari bandar Sg. Petani : 5 km Bangunan : 4 bangunan bilik darjah : 1 bangunan pusat sumber : 1 bangunan kafeteria : 1 bangunan dewan : 1 bangunan surau : 1 bangunan bengkel Kemahiran Hidup : 1 bangunan makmal RJP : 1 bangunan koperasi Bilangan Kelas : 37 buah Bilangan Guru : 79 orang Bilangan Pelajar : 961 orang Bilangan Staf Sokongan : 9 orang 2
VISI SEKOLAH FOKUS SEKOLAH 2022 MISI SEKOLAH PENDIDIKAN BERKUALITI INSDAN TERDIDIK NEGARA SEJAHTERA MELESTARIKAN SISTEM PENDIDIKAN YANG BERKUALITI UNTUK MEMBANGUNKAN POTENSI INDIVIDU BAGI MEMENUHI ASPIRASI NEGARA MELONJAKKAN PENCAPAIAN PELAJAR BERASASKAN KUALITI DAN KUANTITI DALAM PT3, SPM DAN STPM PADA PERINGKAT MAKSIMUM. MELESTARIKAN KEGEMILANGAN KURIKULUM DAN KOKURIKULUM BAGI MENJADIKAN SMKSP UNGGUL BERLANDASKAN IMAN DAN TAQWA. MEMBENTUK PELAJAR YANG ISTIQAMAH BERIBADAH DAN BERAKHLAK MULIA UNTUK MELAHIRKAN INSAN MANDIRI YANG PROAKTIF. MEMPERKASAKAN BAHASA MELAYU DAN MEMBUDAYAKAN BAHASA INGGERIS SEJAJAR DENGAN PERKEMBANGAN KINI. MENJANA HUBUNGAN PINTAR DAN MESRA DENGAN KOMUNITI BAGI MEWUJUDKAN KEGEMILANGAN MENYEMARAK DAN MENINGKATKAN SEMANGAT KESUKANAN SERTA MEMBENTUK SAHSIAH, JATI DIRI, DISIPLIN DAN NILAI MURNI DI SAMPING MEWUJUDKAN LANDASAN KE ARAH KECEMERLANGAN SUKAN SMKSP MELALUI PROGRAM 1M1S. 3
PIAGAM PELANGGAN Merancang dan menguruskan program akademik dan kokurikulum secara menyeluruh, sistematik, bertanggungjawab dan berkualiti selaras dengan wawasan sekolah dan negara. Menjana dan melahirkan para pelajar yang berakhlak mulia, cemerlang, seimbang, kreatif, inovatif dan berktrampilan selaras dengan keperluan negara. Mewujudkan budaya kerja yang cemerlang dan mempunyai iltizam yang tinggi selaras dengan konsep “Kecacatan Sifar”. Mewujudkan “iklim” sekolah yang selesa, harmonis dan selamat berteraskan konsep permuafakatan dan kasih sayang. Membina persekitaran fizikal yang menarik, indah dan bersih selaras dengan konsep “Sekolah dalam Taman”. Bersedia menerima idea dan bantuan serta sentiasa memberi kerjasama depada ibu bapa dan anggota masyarakat yang berurusan dengan sekolah. Pengurusan kebajikan pelajar dengan cekap dan bertanggungjawab. Kami guru-guru dan kakitangan Sekolah menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir, Sungai Petani, Kedah Darul Aman dengan penuh tekad daan iltizam berikrar dan berjanji akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kamai untuk : 4
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KATA ALU-ALUAN PENGETUA SMK SUNGAI PASIR Assalam…..w.b.t. Syukur alhamdulillah dengan rasa besar hati saya mengucapkan tahniah kepada sidang ridaksi GEMILANG dengan terbitnya majalah sekolah bagi tahun 2022 secara digital buat kali kedua. Kejayaan penerbitan majalah ini memberi pengertian yang sangat besar kepada warga SMKSP kerana lakaran pelbagai kejayaan dan pencapaian sepanjang tahun digubah indah sebagai memori. Saya pasti, dengan terhasilnya majalah ini juga telah dapat mengikis segala rasa penat lelah dan cabaran sepanjang proses pembikinannya. Secara tidak langsung ini membuktikan setiap ahli komited dengan tugas dan mengamalkan semangat bekerjasama dalam pasukan . Dalam usaha menggapai bintang di langit, kolaboratif antara pelbagai pihak iaitu guru, murid, ibu bapa dan komuniti setempat adalah sangat penting. Kerjasama yang dipupuk dapat mengeratkan ukhwah yang menjadi tunjang dalam setiap perancangan demi kecemerlangan anak-anak didik kita dalam bidang kurikulum dan kokurikulum seiring dengan keperibadian dan akhlak terpuji. Pelbagai cabaran yang semakin rencam dalam abad ini perlu diharungi oleh setiap warga sekolah untuk mempastikan hala tuju, visi dan misi sekolah tercapai. Oleh itu, saya sangat berharap agar sikap kebertanggungjawaban tersemat di dalam hati setiap warga sekolah. Akhir kalam, semoga penerbitan majalah GEMILANG dapat diteruskan dan sentiasa disulam dengan idea baharu lagi kreatif. Tinggi harapan saya agar seluruh warga SMKSP dapat berjuang bersama-sama dalam usaha melahirkan pelajar-pelajar yang berkualiti dan beretika. Semoga segala usaha kita diberkati Sang Pencipta. Sekian Terima Kasih, 6
KATA ALU-ALUAN YANG DIPERTUA PIBG SMK SUNGAI PASIR Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh dan salam pembuka bicara. Saya ingin merakamkan ucapan tahniah dan syabas kepada pihak sekolah kerana berjaya menerbitkan majalah GEMILANG 2022. Majalah digital ini tentunya terhasil daripada kerjasama erat seluruh warga SMK Sungai Pasir sebagai wadah untuk menyalurkan segala info dan peristiwa yang berlaku di sekolah sepanjang tahun ini sebagai memorabilia kita semua suatu hari nanti. Bagi pihak PIBG SMK Sungai Pasir, segala komitmen dan sumbangan warga sekolah sama ada yang terlibat secara langsung atau tidak langsung dalam penerbitan majalah Gemilang ini amatlah dihargai dan disanjung tinggi. Sebagai YDP PIBG, saya percaya dan yakin akan hasrat pihak sekolah untuk merealisasikan harapan menjadikan sekolah ini sebagai sekolah yang mampu melahirkan pelajar cemerlang malahan gemilang sahsiahnya, akan tercapai apabila wujudnya kolaboratif antara pihak sekolah dan PIBG. Para pelajar merupakan aset negara yang paling berharga. Tugas menjana kecemerlangan pelajar secara holistik tidak hanya terletak atas bahu guru-guru sahaja. Sebaliknya, usaha ini menagih sinergi dan sokongan pelbagai pihak terutamanya para ibu bapa. Komitmen semua pihak menjadi pemangkin kepada anak-anak untuk mencipta kejayaan demi kejayaan. Bagi pihak PIBG, kami akan terus menyokong segala usaha murni yang dilakukan oleh pihak sekolah dan akan terus memberikan sumbangan dan kerjasama dalam membantu pihak sekolah merealisasikan kejayaan dan kecemerlangan yang berterusan. Harapan saya agar segala program dan aktiviti yang disusun oleh pihak sekolah dengan kerjasama PIBG dapat melahirkan lebih ramai insan cemerlang yang berilmu, beriman dan bertakwa kepadaNya dalam usaha melahirkan masyarakat yang bermoral dan berdaya saing. Akhir kata, sekalung ucapan terima kasih yang tidak terhingga kepada seluruh warga SMKSP yang telah berkorban masa dan tenaga demi kejayaan anak-anak pelajar. Harapan semoga tahun-tahun yang mendatang ini menjanjikan sesuatu yang lebih baik dan buat untuk kita semua. Sekian,terima kasih: IZAN SYAMSYUAR BIN ILIAS Yang Dipertua PIBG, SMK Sungai Pasir 7
Assalammualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh dan selamat sejahtera. Alhamdulillah, bersyukur kita kepada Allah SWT kerana Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Pasir sekali lagi tampil dengan menerbitkan Majalah bagi tahun 2022. Terlebih dahulu saya ingin mengucapkan jutaan terima kasih yang tidak terhingga kerana diberi peluang dan ruang untuk mengabdikan kata alu-aluan di dalam majalah sekolah. Tahniah dan Syabas juga saya ucapkan kepada warga Sidang Redaksi Majalah di atas kreadibiliti dan komitmen yang diberikan sepanjang penerbitan majalah ini. Hanya Allah SWT yang mampu membalas jasa baik yang telah kalian sumbangkan. Penerbitan Majalah merupakan satu tanda kenangan kerana majalah tersebut memuatkan pelbagai peristiwa suka duka warga SMKSP. Pada masa yang sama, bakat pelajar dapat ditonjolkan melalui penghasilan karya pelajar. Secara peribadinya, saya juga ingin mengucapkan jutaan terima kasih kepada barisan pentadbir sekolah terutamanya kepada Tuan pengetua kita, Puan Roshilah binti Majid@Aziz dan PK HEM, Puan Suzanah binti Juraimi di atas kepercayaan kepada saya untuk mengetuai barisan kepimpinan badan pengawas bagi sesi 2022/2023. Saya ingin memohon ampun dan maaf atas kekurangan dan kesalahan kepada semua warga SMKSP sepanjang perkhidmatan saya dan sepanjang saya berstatuskan sebagai seorang pelajar di sekolah ini. Seterusnya, kepada adik-adik yang masih menuntut di SMKSP teruskan pejuangan anda , jangan sesekali berputus asa , jatuh sekali bangunlah seribu kali dan ingatlah hidup ini umpama roda adakalanya kita berada di atas dan adakalanya kita berada di bawah. Adikadik yang dikasihi ingatlah hidup ini hanya sementara janganlah terlalu mendabik dada kerana kita hanyalah seorang hamba yang hanya memiliki harta seketika. Hargailah masa dan rebutlah peluang yang ada bersama rakan-rakan dan guru-guru di SMKSP ini kerana ia akan menjadi momen yang indah dalam hidup adik-adik. Akhir sekali, kepada adik-adik yang beragama islam tunaikanlah kewajipan anda semasa di dunia ini kerana kemewahan dunia hanya sementara tetapi kemewahan akhirat selamanya. Ingatlah jangan sesekali memandang rendah kepada sesiapa pun dan jangan sesekali menilai seseorang dari luarannya sahaja tetapi nilailah dari dalamannya juga. Kejayaan tidak akan datang tanpa usaha. Usahalah semampunya kerana setiap insan sudah ditetapkan qada dan qadarnya. Bersyukurlah dengan apa yang dimiliki kerana semua yang dimiliki itu datangnya dari Allah SWT. Sekian terima kasih, AMIR FAREEZ BIN HAJI AZIZAN KETUA PELAJAR SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN SUNGAI PASIR 8
UCAPAN KETUA EDITOR MAJALAH SEKOLAH 2022 Assalamualaikum wbt dan salam sejahtera. Terlebih dahulu saya ingin merafakkan setinggi-tinggi kesyukuran kehadrat Ilahi kerana dengan limpah kurnia serta izinnya dapat saya menemui pembaca, khususnya warga SMK Sungai Pasir. Saya selaku ketua editor mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada barisan pentadbir sekolah atas sokongan, kepada para guru atas kerjasama dan ahli sidang redaksi serta semua pihak yang terlibat secara langsung atau tidak langsung dalam membantu menerbitkan majalah digital sekolah pada tahun ini. Tahun ini merupakan tahun kedua penerbitan majalah sekolah secara digital. Tujuan majalah ini dihasilkan adalah untuk memberi paparan dengan lebih jelas tentang segala upacara dan acara yang telah dilaksanakan oleh pihak sekolah sepanjang tahun 2022. Selain itu, majalah initurut memaparkan hasil karya para pelajar yang bermutu. Saya mewakili Sidang Redaksi Majalah SMK Sungai Pasir memohon ampun maaf andai terdapat kelemahan dan kekurangan dalam kandungan majalah ini. Saya amat berharap para pembaca berpuas hati dengan hasil karya ni. Sesungguhnya segala yang baik itu datang dari Allah dan yang buruk itu daripada pihak kami sendiri. Sekian,terima kasih. 9
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A BOOK REVIEW BY IMAN NUR ATIQAH BT IZHAM HAZIZI ( 1A1 ) Hello there ! Allow me to give you a review on a book called “Robots”. The author ofthis book is Melissa Stewart. This book consists of 48 pages which include2 pages of glossary. This book has 12 topics. There are many types of robots. This book tells you about the world’s first robot in 1961. In this book, you can find 7cool robots. They are NAO bots, Inkha, Robolobster, robotic waiter HRP-4 and lastly the Robo Tuna. For me, I really love the robotic waiter. Have you ever seen a robotic waiter? If you haven’t, head straightto the Subaidah restaurant. You will see the robotic waiter there. Back to the book! I rate this book 10/10 and I really recommend it for all ages. You will not be disappointed!! MONEY EXPENDITURE BY NURSYAZWANI ( 1A1 ) Today, I would like to share with you my money expenditure for a week. For your information, my average weekly allowance is about RM25 –RM30. To begin with, it has become my routine to spend on mobile and electronic items because every ten days, I must spend RM5 to keep my internet plan active. Other than that, I usually spend on sweets. My choice of sweets is pricey but no worries, I am inclined to keep it within my budget. I also love to pamper myself by shopping for clothes, wellness and beauty products like face mask and lip balm. Sometimes, I do spend on snacks. On school days, I usually do not spend money on food during recess as I tend to bring my own lunch from home. As a result, my average expenditure is between RM15 – Rm 23. Hence it will take a while for me to save money but I am used to it now. To conclude, I usually save up to RM10 a week. 40
MONEY BY MUHAMMAD ASYRAN BIN MOHD AZMAN ( FORM 2A1 ) Money is the basic necessity in life. Withoutit, we will surely not be able to live this life comfortably. In modern times , where there is growth and civilization, we need money because prices are increasing. Previously, there was a system called the barter trade. Through this system, people were allowed to exchange goods to get goods. However, these days, times have changed.Only money is needed to buy everything. So, money plays a very important role in every part of our lives. 41
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MALAYSIA BY DALILI BINTI YUSRI ( 3A1 ) Travelling adds flavour to life. It can actually spice up our lives! There are many enjoyable attractions in Malaysia that are inexpensive or even free. Thatis why tourists love visiting Malaysia. Expectations exist when one starts thinking of his or her holiday. Don’t you agree? Tourist destinations with great characteristics are vitalfor individual attraction. Architecture, gourmetfood, cultural diversity can be attractions for travellers. With this in mind,there are numerous wonderful hidden gems in Malaysia that are well worth exploring. There are a lot offascinating places in Malaysia. Some top tourist destinations in Malaysia include Sabah and Langkawi Island. Sabah is famed for its beautiful landscapes and unique cultures. One of my friends from Sabah, recommended me a place to visit namely Desa Cattle Dairy Farm. With a breathtaking view ofthe majestic Mount Kinabalu, overlooking verdant pastures, it’s no wonder thatit’s named ‘The Little New Zealand’ of Sabah. Apartfrom that,further north is the historical island of Langkawi Island. The best known legend of Langkawi is “The Legend Of Mahsuri”. Mahsuri, a pretty maiden was killed and white blood came outfrom her wound, denoting her innocence. Langkawi is not only about history butit prides itselffor the main attractions like the Langkawi Sky Cab also known as the Langkawi Cable Car Ride. Plus, Langkawi is a ‘haven’for chocolate lovers because chocolates are very cheap and affordable here. You can’tjustleave this island without buying some chocolates. It’s a must buy! You won’t regret hunting for them . Last but notleast, getting around Malaysia is easy, as bus and rail service is widely available here. Furthermore, most Malaysians speak English, so communication is not a problem. There are hundreds of beautiful places to enjoy, admire, relax and recharge. So, make Malaysia your next holiday destination! 42
A LETTER TO A FRIEND Dear Maddy, I really understand what you’re going through; trying to reduce your weight and your mother’s advice about having a balanced diet. Here are some solution for you to solve the problem. First and foremost, you have to reduce your sugar intake in your food. If you take too much of sugar, the sugar level in your blood will increase. Due to this, your pancreas will secrete insulin which is what your body uses to convert it into chemical energy. As a result, the insulin will reduce your blood sugar level too much. Therefore, you can gain weight rapidly. To avoid this, you have to really reduce your sugar intake in your meal. Furthermore, you can also work as a parttime worker atthe gym where you can work out as well. In addition, you have to take your meals on time. Taking your meal as soon as possible will definitely help you to maintain your body weight and it will also lead you to a healthier lifestyle. Last but not least, you can seek for a dietician’s advice as well. They can design your meal plans accordingly to improve your diet. That’s all,mate. I really hope thatI have been of some help to you. From, SANJEEVRAJ ( 4 STEM A ) 43
LIFE Life is complicated, Sometimes when I see a dark sky, I’m asking `what would I be withoutlife’ `huh’ I sigh... I see the dark sky again, trying to find a star and Ifound one…just one Perfectlife, With the presence of a loved one…thatis always a backbone, Or we can say, needing each other, Such as hydrogen and oxygen that willform a water molecule… The covalent bond… Life is terrible too, I hear the chirping of birds, Ouhh…. I just woke up from my sleep, And I realize thatI’ve been through a perfect dream… Hope it’s real butI know thatthe world is not as beautiful as we think… I write this while itis lunar eclipse, Now I know why the sky can hear the tear every night… The ground also can’t count how much it drips… I have learned a lot ofthings… And I won’t stop it…someone told me that, `keep learning cause life will never stop teaching’.... BY SYAZWANA RIDHUAN ( 4 STEM A ) 44
OWN YOUR LIFE Own Your Life! Sounds interesting! But how do you own your life? To own your life means you are responsible for every choice, every little mistake and of course every single step that you contemplate in your life. The way to take ownership over your life is to live your life based on purpose, principles and passion. A few of us might think that focussing entirely on your purpose, your principles and your passion sounds selfish because you are only thinking about yourself. Honestly that doesn't sound bad at all. When individuals are living their best lives, they are becoming their best self. Generally speaking, satisfied people do better things and make things better. Sometimes you have to do things that you do not enjoy because it is necessary for survival, for life. If we wantto differentiate between when to follow the flow and when to go against the flow, we must live our lives based on our purpose, our passion and our principles. Stop yearning to be accepted and to be included socially! Deciding to go against the flow is scary because we are afraid to choose. What if we choose wrongly? What if we fail and ruin our future? To me, it depends on your perspectives. What would you see? If you see it as a failure, then you will feel like you have failed yourself. But what if you take that as a life lesson? Then you will stillfeel like you have succeeded. Life goes on! The journey moves forward. Push that goal forward. It has never been a race, remember? I understand the thought of being rejected by the people that you love once you have failed them is enough to be haunting. How we face our own fear is totally our choice. Whatever it may be we have to confront that fear. Yes, i know it is scary but it is not impossible. Your life is a journey and you are the traveller. Just because someone's version of life looks different from yours doesn't mean that you are on the wrong track. Own your life! You only live once so live your life to the fullest and enjoy your journey. BY BALQIS FEROZ ( 4 STEM B ) 45
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LISTEN VERSUS HANDLE BY: MAISARAH MOHD GHAZALI [ 5STEMA ] I have a problem. You have a problem. We have a problem. Everyone on this planet has problems. When we have problems or difficulties in our life, naturally as normal human beings, we would want to get rid of those tensions. Most likely, we’ll want to seek someone; sometimes we skip that act and just keep it to ourselves. It’s our nature to have the eagerness to seek help. On the other hand, you just might not know whatto do, how to react or how to respond when someone chooses to rantto you. Whenever our friends, our family members or our loved ones rant to us on something that gave them so much tension, I’m sure we are eager to give them “solution”, as we always have the thought that they expect us to completely pullthem outfrom the frustrating situation immediately. I hate to admitit butI did have that mentality whenever I was chosen by someone to talk to; and still do sometimes. I used to think hard for the best so-called “solution” I can come up with as soon as they share with me what’s letting them down. As if I’m the one who knows everything, but I end up with some lame ideas instead. After they have left,then only I realize “Oh!I would be annoyed ifI were in her shoes listening to my own lame advice”. For example, have you ever been in a situation where those who seek for your help and attention, came up to you complaining, expressing their sadness because they got rejected for scholarship and other problems, and then there’s you coming up with an idea “hey, don’t be sad”. What do you expect from them? They would be “oh, what a great idea. Don’t be sad. Why didn’t I think of it?” Have you ever been in that sort of situation? Me? Yes, as I was the one who gave that “wonderful advice”. I had been dwelling on that sense of guilt and self-reproach for the rest of the week. Well, lesson learned after growing up considering both perspective as the one who has problem and the one who listens. As humans, we have to admit that we don’t know every single thing in this world. We only live a short life as an individual. And that’s obviously impossible for us to have the best solution for every single problem that exists. That’s why when people open up to you, you have the choice to either be a handler or just be a good listener; according to your capability at the moment. How about we start with being a listener? Well, it might be the easiest since you don’t have to squeeze your brain to come up with those amazing effective ideas or solutions. However to be a good listener, you must let them feel your presence. Pay your full attention to them. To be a good listener is not just by listening alone. Give them some response to let them know that you’re trying to be in their shoes, trying to look at things from their perspective and let them know thattheir feelings are valued and appreciated. Now, let’s say that you have been in a similar situation, or someone had told you how they handled the situation. That might be a blessing for your friends, family members or whoever who seeks your help. Of course you can directly tell them what to do, how to do it, why it happens, or at least an idea on what you would do if you were them. However, the truth can be really irritating, the solution can be hard to work with since those who seek help are still in the most vulnerable state. They might get mad, they might get even sadder, things could be worse. As far as I’m concerned, we should normalize asking “do you want comfort or solution?” Atleast we know how to handle them properly according to their current need. It's not easy for us to randomly share our issues with random friends or family members, or even a professional therapist. It takes great trust to do that. Sometimes or most of the time, we find it overwhelming and nerve-wrecking to share certain problems even to the person we are closest to. So remember, even if you can’t seem to handle their issue, being a good listener can help too. It is natural that we as humans have to just let out the issues and tension from our head instead of keeping them and letting it burst inside of us. Also, don’t forget to thank them for trusting you to share their problems with. Do appreciate the trustthat you’ve been given. 47