Opus Mentis

Work of mind that I would lovely to share to the world. I am visionary and want to publish every opus mentis that my mind churning and sighting.

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"BATTLE for LIFE"

In this world that is full of disturbances in surviving, and on the way we live our lives, there are things that make it more difficult to cope with the simple demands of life – one of which is mental illness. 

Based on the “Pinerest” website, research says that mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers, and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in their family, live next door, teaching and raising their children, dealing with their own inflicted problems, work in the next cubicle or sit in the same church pew. 

Now, what’s the rationale why some of us are writing articles regarding this phenomenon? As for me, I would like to help in eradicating the percentage of people experiencing mental illness and extend my hand in sharing some points of realization in fighting this in my own little way. Educating a mass of people might not be that easy as one snap or one click, commonly those who have experienced this type of problem. But enlighten them and giving them some ray of light, it could save them from any harm and preventing them from adding some weight on their luggage and hard times. People who survived mental illness could make a big impact on anyone as they could be an inspiration to others. They could be an instrument in spreading the hype that anyone can survive what they are going through and they can be a better version of themselves after overcoming this dark side of their stories. We’ve seen a lot of renowned personalities who keep on spreading words and talks about fighting a mental illness like Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, and Cara Delavigne, she told Vogue - “I was packing my bags, and suddenly I just wanted to end it. I had away, and it was right there in front of me. And I was like, I need to decide whether I love myself as much as I love the idea of death,” which makes a lot of sense. 

We have a lot of ways to at least minimize the possibilities of the word “s”, one of which is by means of having a good talk or reaching out to someone that would wholeheartedly listen to your burdens. Let’s take a look at this point, when we’re sick, we tell our mom or someone that we’re ill and we’re not feeling better, we even post it on social media at times. Why can’t we do the same thing if we’re mentally sick? Reach out and look for someone who can be your companion for a day at least, have a good talk, and get away from your toxic world. Do not be afraid to tell someone that you’re depressed and you need someone to talk to and to give you some light. Do not be terrified to let others know that you’re tired of something and that you need some rest and a need to lose yourself a little bit to regain strength and recharge. Do not be frightened to ask anyone for a shoulder to lean on and to cry on because you’re just a human and you need to shred some tears to lessen the weight of your luggage. 

At the end of the day, it is not always the style of life that matters most and we should work hard for it. It’s always the quality of life and the way how we live that cost the most. It is beautiful to live a life having a peaceful mind with someone around you who would tap your back and will remind you that hey, “it’s a beautiful life”. In times of having a hard time, do not confine yourself to it unless loosening up, make a move, look for possible solutions, and move forward. Life is too short to drown yourself in an illness that can be cured by ourselves. And our family and friends around us would be a big help in battling this illness.  Be brave and strong, reach out to someone, and say "let's talk". 

-JIL 10/10/18 *I wrote this way back 10/2018 for  World Mental Health Awareness

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Childhood, friendship, unconditional love, perseverance, sacrifices, endurance and being on an optimum level of understanding in every occasion. These are the things that I felt while watching and after I watched Reply1988 and that figures why this is one of the most acclaimed Kdrama of all times.

Aside from the storyline, the whole cast has their own character development that made them all relevant to the story.

You could wish for a neighborhood like this, for the time like this when living is just so simple and not chaotic in general.

This plain sailing street in Ssangmundong, Seoul will always be one of the best settings in KDrama history.

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Our feelings can be put into words That's why one simple word can give off warmth. In this cold, harsh world, the things that keep the warmth in life so that we feel that it is worth living is not a wise pay, or a refined, pithy remark. It is one warm remark filled with our raw, unrefined feelings. -Reply1988 

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#quarantinethoughts2021

Way back 2010, I trained  a group of kids from our community to compete in a street dancing during the festival in our municipality.

It was indeed tiring and stressful, but what I want to highlight here is the support given by the people who were my backbone that time - they are my family.

I just fully realized today how they supported me during  that time. It was priceless to see Mama supported me all the way. It was so clear to me how happy and supportive she was and even stayed late at night for the practices and technical runs. I am tears because I felt very lucky to have those memories flashing back and relieving what I was suppose to feel that I just realize now. 

Indeed, it was a mother love.