As the second semester of this school year start, I have been thinking about what can I do before graduating. At least something that is worth remembering and sharing to the next chapter of my life.
I have been going back and forth with that question as I finish a day in school. And the thing is, I still could not find the answer as I struggle through the day. I I kept on asking Him, and the people that surrounds me what I can do. I know that this may sound ridiculous, ‘cause really, some people find this very shallow. They may even say , just do what you do or want, or worst, YOLO.
Oh but one day, as I was having one of my mental prayer, He answered me finally. I assume that He had been telling me this ever since I have asked the question. I however, I assume, did not listen nor paid attention to it. Oh, but going back, the answer to my question was that, I should do my best in every day of my life (not just in this semester, but the rest of my life). And it’s very reasonable, because every day, the effort that I give to the people that surrounds me is something that is worth more than anything else. If I or they remember me because of an act that I did, and it was good, it will surely bring smile to their faces or mine. And that is worth remembering or sharing.
People nowadays seem not to care anymore about the actions that they execute. Sometimes they do things without even thinking. And that is just sad, because there will be a day that they will regret the actions that they did. Although it sounds scary and sad, it does not mean that one cannot change. You can to, all you have to do is be more thoughtful of all the actions that you’ll do in a day. It does not really require much effort, all you have to do is think if your action that is about to do is something that will do good or bad onto others. This is not being selfless, if you will think about it more, the more you think of others, the more you think of yourself too. This is also not about being selfish, the truth is man in his nature is good, he is inclined to do good. But since we are stained, all of us, our judgments and reasoning are clouded.
So basically, if we become thoughtful of others we become good and our actions will follow.
So, the good things that fruits from my actions and affecting others is something that will be treasure. It would not have to be a one day memory, but everyday.