After a couple of weeks away due to snow, The Big Live is
back, and it has been a BUSY week.
Mr. CEO, Pierry Benjamin, was well at work. After finishing about two more
sessions with MS 202 (which we enjoyed very much), there was more work to be
done. On Wednesday, February 12th, Benjamin went toe to toe with their sister
High School, HS 308 also known as Robert H. Goddard High School. As
Benjamin was helped in our last blog post, by two guests, he had no visitors
this time. This didn’t bother Benjamin one bit as he was able to go head-on in
his interaction with the students. It was in fact time to, “TURN UP!” a phrase used by Benjamin and
the students, referring to livening up a situation or to have the most fun. Captivating the students with laughter
Benjamin said from the start he knew it was going to be a great session. Benjamin
began by asking the junior class, who has younger siblings. Immediately a
significant amount of students raised their hand. Benjamin explained that
although he has an older sister that helped him a lot, he was able to go to the
SPARK counseling program, where he and many other classmates would speak about
the issues they were facing. A wonderful KEY
point that Benjamin pointed out was a concept that all the students understood,
fashion. “The students that wore fashionable clothing, and were in with
everyone sometimes had the most issues at home,” said Benjamin. The students
all looked around and understood what Benjamin was alluding to. The fact that at
times these garments are simply MASKS,
used to cover up many difficulties students face. From that idea Benjamin continued
that this was one reason he decided to begin The BIG LIVE. “I do this because
we all have to play a game called ‘LIFE’,
and I’m here to help you play. Not because I’m better than any of you, nor is
anyone better than anyone else, but because I’ve been playing life longer. I’m
here to guide you.” They were wise words and surely the students understood.
Benjamin explained to the students, an issue that happened that caused two of
his close friend who didn’t play the game of life well, which in turn landed
them in jail. This was the main reason he started The BIG LIVE, and has never
looked back since. Benjamin explained that there are many places that these
students can go, which would allow them to achieve many great things. “You are
entitled to be GREAT!,” shouted
Benjamin. “In one session 50% of you may learn from what I say automatically,
but as life begins to play, the rest of you may catch on later.” These words by
Benjamin encouraged the students, as they asked him many questions one on one
afterwards. HS 308 we at the BIG LIVE loved coming to your school, for not only
was it a motivational speech to you, but a motivational experience for us. We
look forward to seeing you in the future. Till then remain TURNED UP!!!! Till our next blog post.
You can like the Big Live on Facebook.
As well
as
Follow us on Twitter and instagram @thebiglivetv
No comments:
Post a Comment