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Life Beyond Screens
A Poem to Embracing Reality in the Absence of Computer With eyes wide open, I witness a sight so real,My senses feel the world, its essence so surreal.A whiff of good and bad air, sensation without glamour,I touch what I… Continue reading
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Building Athletic Skills: A Personal Aspiration
I would like to be able to play sports, like football, baseball or tennis. While these team sports aren’t exactly mainstream in my village, I’m really keen to develop new skills. Basically, I’m thinking of building athletic skills, I hope… Continue reading
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Paying attention to oneself:
Self-discovery and making mindful choices Looking back at my past, I took time reflecting on events that have left their mark. I sought this to gain a deeper understanding of my adult self. This introspection led to a journey of… Continue reading
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Symbolism in September
Asters, Morning Glories & Love As September is waving goodbye, I thought of posting something relevant to the birth flowers of the month: aster and morning glory. They are symbols of powerful love and affection. Here’s a poem of dedication.… Continue reading
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Finding Satisfaction Through Hard Work and Growth
For me, fulfillment is not a complex equation but a straightforward measure of satisfaction with my humble accomplishments from hard work. It does not hinge on material wealth, societal status, or superficial accolades, but rather on the effort, time, capacity… Continue reading
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Sensitivity is a strength, not a liability 💙
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? I recall a time when my sensitivity was criticized and gaslighted by a peer: branding me “balat sibuyas” (onion-skinned), who thought it was a weakness to be ridiculed and made light of. In… Continue reading
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Echoes of Strength: The Tribe’s Fight for Change
Within the tribe, the heart speaks truth,Their deep longings yearn for a vision of proof.Their hearts, like drums, beat with zeal,Pictures of victory, the truth they reveal.In the distance, they see a dream,Of peace and harmony, as bright as a… Continue reading
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Loving what you do: Loving what you are
Career: Money and Needs against Passion Balancing personal fulfillment with practicality can be a delicate dance, but one worth perfecting. I may not have found the ultimate passion in my current career. It was not my first choice of study… Continue reading
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The Power of Kindness: Lessons Learned through ‘Man-uya’ (Pag-ubaya)
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Customary when you are an older sibling, your parents would always ask you to “man-uya”, which can be translated as “giving way to others”, “being generous”… Continue reading
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Bayanihan sa amin: Valuable Cultural System
In my hometown, there is a beautiful tradition called “bayanihan” that embodies the spirit of communal unity. This is an act of helping others and cooperating in group services to finish a heavy task. Working together without expecting anything in… Continue reading
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