Charice: On the Pyramid of Success

Every time I watch videos of Charice on You Tube, I get moved to tears, literally. There’s something about her that tugs at my heartstrings, especially when she is on a stage with Oprah. Today while browsing my Facebook page, I came across a video of Charice’s phenomenal debut at the Oprah show which was posted by a friend. I clicked it and yes, I was left in tears again.

She never fails to amaze me! I love her vulnerability and her nervous energy which makes me feel her authenticity. I feel that she is really living her dream. As I write this, I am playing videos of her on You Tube on another browser window.

It sad though, that while the rest of the world loves her, she did not experience the same successes on the local scene. In  an episode of Oprah, she shared how she was made to feel that she was not good enough or pretty enough especially for the local audience. However, thanks to her sudden discovery on You Tube which led her to Ellen and Oprah, she has proven all those who said she wouldn’t make it wrong.

I am thrilled at where she is at now…not simply because I am a Filipino who is thrilled at another Pinoy’s success, but for the simple fact that she has made it, she has reached her dream.

As a teacher, one of the things I try to foster in children is the idea that they can live their dreams. I tell them that working hard and believing in themselves is very important because without that, they’re already halfway lost. While luck may help a dream along, I personally think there’s no substitute to striving for one’s dream.

Charice is a shining example of living a dream. I hope that (while I know I’m no Oprah!!!) I can foster this attitude of hope, resilience and belief in oneself in the children I teach.

Watch Charice debut her album on Oprah here and for a look back at her Oprah journey which led to her present successes, check out the Charice – The O Road to May 11th video series on You Tube

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