1 June 2025: Hello! I am Mae Donaldson. Thank you for reading my blog. The Headmistress at my school, Clear Lawn Primary, has given us strict instructions about Social Media and we did some lessons in STEM Class about being safe online. I find these kinds of rules very helpful. So, I wanted to share with you some of the other rules that I find help me help other people in different situations. We seem to have a lot of situations here in Cockermouth. I don’t know why these mysteries seem to happen only to us, but my uncle chronicles them in The Lakeland Mysteries. Anyway, here are some of my basic approaches to dealing with things:
- Standing Up for Justice: It is important to advocate what’s right, even when it’s unpopular or challenging. I always tell myself, “I won’t back down from speaking the truth, even if others disagree.”
- Empowering Others: I see moral courage as not just about my own actions but helping others find their voice. What I tend to say is, “If I stand tall, I can inspire someone else to do the same.”
- Facing Fears Head-On: My mantra is, “I am not afraid—I choose to face fear and act with purpose.” For me, courage is about pushing through self-doubt.
- Compassionate Advocacy: I view moral courage as empathy in action, helping those who are vulnerable or overlooked. I tend to say, “It’s not just about being brave—it’s about being kind.” Actually, I hate it when people belittle others. We should all treat each other with kindness in our words and deeds.
- Integrity Over Approval: I believe in staying true to my beliefs, even if it means risking judgment. “I’d rather be honest and true than liked for pretending.”
It is also important to have general good manners, so thank you to my sister Isla for the drawings in my blog. Little sisters can occasionally be helpful.
