My life quest is to gain mindfulness. Mindfulness means being aware of your surroundings and at the same time having control over your actions and thoughts. In other words: paying attention in a particular way. Be open to many options and compare them to your own opinions. Also live in the moment by focusing on your surroundings and what you are doing. All of these phrases help describe what mindfulness is. This 3-syllable word can also mean perseverance, charity and living life to the fullest. Perseverance is one of the most important qualities in life. Being able to surpass yourself in difficult times and motivate your mind to continue acquiring knowledge. Ever since I was little, I was encouraged to become a doctor. I didn't know why, but it was just to encourage him. After my 12th birthday, I found out my mother had colon cancer. I myself had cried in my sleep that night, wondering if she was going to make it or not. I have 6 siblings, 4 brothers, two sisters, not including me. Fortunately, it was only the first stage of the cancer, she was able to undergo surgery and chemotherapy. During treatment, the antibiotics administered were strong. She had a rash on her arm, had lost a large amount of hair and was in pain all the time. She fought because we, the children, were the reason she wanted to live. After 3 years, chemotherapy was a success. Thanks to all the doctors and nurses, they saved my mother's life and answered the question I had been asking myself since I was little. I want to achieve the goal of becoming a doctor to impact the lives of others and give back to the community, helping children and adults live long lives. Charity is the voluntary giving of help. Being a doctor for me is giving b...... middle of paper ...... my father took me home and left to watch over my mother in the hospital. I explain the situation to all my brothers and sisters. I remember my younger sister crying and my little sister asking, “Where’s mom?” Is mom going to come home? » Finally, three weeks after she felt better, I still remember the doctor making a statement before I left the hospital. He told me in front of my mother, “You are a lucky girl, your mother was supposed to be death, her spirit should have left her body, she was supposed to be dead since I brought her to the hospital. I don't know, but your mother is a strong woman. I said thank you and left with mom. From this day forward, I spend every day trying to be with my family and working hard through school, giving back to the community to say thank you, living every day like it's my last . Finally, I try to be attentive.