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Journal Entry #3

What I learned?

I learned a lot during ESP 10. Eight months have passed, but I could never forget the valuable lessons I got from it. First is to always believe in your life's worth. You have to value it. We often feel like our life is meaningless, but it's not. Life can get rough, but you still have to see the good in every endeavor you're facing because for as long as you choose to do morally good things you will always end up overcoming all the obstacles in life. We should never doubt God's plan for us because everything will be clear for as long as you trust Him. Do not get carried away when others try to bring you down, because you deserve all the happiness in life. You might not see it now, but your life has a purpose. You just have to be patient in discovering it within yourself because self-fulfillment does not come easy, you have to work hard for it. Trust the process. I always keep in mind my favorite quote which tells me that I am going to be dead for a long time, so I have to make the most out of it in the short time I have to live. I was really amazed when I first read it because it totally made sense to me. Why do I really have to constrict myself to the happiness that life is offering? For as long as you know that you're not affecting other people, you're entitled of your own pleasure.

Secondly, I learned that keeping a good relationship with our creator must be one of our goals in life. Everything that we have right now is because of Him. He guides us and bless us with all the good things in life. Therefore, it is just right to thank and remember Him always. God only wants the best for us; however, we tend to misinterpret it sometimes because we do not get contented of the things we have. We seem to be wanting more than what's enough, which is unhealthy. We should live life just like how God would want us to. We should uphold the right morals and values He teaches us. By doing good, we are able to repay Him with everything that He gave us. By doing good, we are able to show and prove that we are deserving of His love and care.

Lastly, I learned the essence of valuing our country or Patriotism as we always call it. We have the responsibility to show love and respect for our country. Of all people, we should be the ones proud of our country. If no one will appreciate it, then who will? My country, Philippines, is not perfect and I know that. That's why the more we should show our support and love for it. Instead of trying to get ourselves fit in the western world, why don't we learn to appreciate our own? Let's eat more Filipino foods, buy more Filipino clothes, listen more to Filipino songs, and be more like an authentic Filipino. We should be proud of our own country. Let us not wait until the time comes that no one will be interested in our country's pride. As long as you're still alive and kicking, do whatever you can do to show that you are proud of being a Filipino.

How do I apply these lessons in my life?

By merely instilling them in my heart and mind. And then, I could start practicing them until it becomes a habit for me. Honestly, I'm already aware of these lessons, it's just that I get distracted and forget my responsibilities as a person. That's why I am trying to make myself better. I am in the process of accepting myself and living my life just the way I deserve it. I always tell myself not to forget to filter all the things I do in life because I try to make sure that everything that I'll be doing is for the common good. I am proud to say that I have a really cool relationship with God right now. I may forget to pray sometimes, but I always make it up to Him. God is like my diary, I get to tell Him everything, and I'm thankful for that. I might be far from my home country, but I still make sure to support it in all the ways I could. I am proud of being a Filipino. I love our culture. I love the food, the music, the places, the clothes, and of course the GOOD PEOPLE. Sadly, I am loving it from afar. I really can't wait to go back home and try all these things. I'm not perfect, and I know that, but I strive to become a better person each day. And I will not stop until I could honestly say that I'm proud of what I've become.

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Journal Entry #2

"Do what is right, not what is easy."

Very easy to say, yet so hard to do. Sadly, most of the people today have forgotten the essence of integrity, the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It is one of the essential values in our life; however, it tends to be neglected by the many. Today’s generation has evolved so much; the way people from the past sees things is so much different from how this generation sees it. We could say that maybe it is because of the various advancements in technology that made life more comfortable. Unfortunately, most of the people today seem to be losing their integrity due to the increasing and demanding standards of society.

One instance is how most of the people's life evolved so much on how they could meet the standards of the rich and famous people. They have forgotten the essence of being true to themselves, accepting who they are and appreciating what they have. The level of worth presented by society blinds them. We can see how people struggle to be someone else just so they could feel accepted by the community. Social media has become one of the mediums of people who fake their lifestyle. It is indeed hard to keep up with the lavish life of rich and famous people, but we should always remember always stay true. You don't have to pretend, you're entitled of your own decisions in life. In whatever you do and wherever you go, have to be a person of integrity. Additionally, people today tend to be controlled by other people's expectations and pressure on them. We are afraid to disappoint other people; that's why we choose to lie. We are so scared to hurt other people; that's why we hide things. Sadly, we become the person we never expected ourselves to be.

We should always remember to be a person of integrity because this is one way of accepting our flaws in life. You can never be satisfied in life if you're always living in a world full of lies. Be the person who will allow no one's judgment to control them. Be the person who will courageously conquer life's challenges with integrity. The most difficult thing to lose on earth is not your material things, but your integrity because this is one of the things money can't buy. Therefore, take good care of it.

One instance where I showed integrity was when I was told by a friend to submit an old photo as my project where in fact one of the requirements of that project is that the picture should be recent. I really had a hard time to look for that specific photo, so I was thinking of considering the suggestion. However, I realized the effect it would bring if my teacher finds out. That's why I didn't. I asked for the help of another friend to look for that specific photo. Luckily, it may not be as cool as the photo my first friend was suggesting, but it was legitimate, and it followed the requirements. And I think, it is what mattered.

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Journal Entry #1

Suicide is an act of intentionally causing one’s death. This moral issue is not new to any of us anymore. Several cases about this particular issue have been reported all over the world. There are many reasons why a person commits suicide; it mostly concerns his/her mental and emotional health. It usually starts when a person feels like he/she cannot cope up with the overwhelming situations he/she faces in life. This act is not a good prank or joke for it deals with harsh feelings and emotions. People tend to look at suicide as something petty and insist that only stagy people do it. However, there is no truth in any of those assumptions. Adults must provide enough attention to people who have suicidal thoughts to make them realize the enormous risk they are about to take and the consequences it brings not only to them but also to the people who care for them.

Suicide is not something we can rescind. Once it is done, you can't do anything about it anymore. I know that all that I am saying today would contribute nothing in bringing back the lives lost from the past. But, I still believe that there are still many people who need comfort and guidance; thus, they should be the one offered help. Suicide is not the way to fix it all. Most people who commit suicide think that it's the only way to stop all the pain and frustration they are experiencing. Unfortunately, it is not the proper solution to our problems. We will never achieve fulfillment in life if we always choose to escape the difficulties presented to us. Killing yourself is the most improper way of avoiding your problems. Everyone deserves to know that they are worthy and loved. Everyone is entitled to have someone who would be willing to guide and be with them as they conquer life's obstacles. Suicide brings a significant impact on people who care about you. This act will just prolong the agony of a person because it will be passed on to the people around him/her. You might not know it yet, but doing this act will give a very terrible trauma to a person, especially to your loved ones.

As a typical teenager, I can extend my help to people who need someone to understand them. I am willing to listen and understand their struggles. But, I can only do this by knowing more the people who surround me. I know that I have a lot of schoolmates who are currently experiencing emotional problems; thus, I should try to be a more approachable person to make them feel that they have someone. There are also different organizations that tackle this particular issue. Unfortunately, I know that we can hardly find one here in Oman, but in the Philippines, I really heard there's a lot. If given the opportunity, I'd join and participate. But, the most important thing that I can do about this particular issue is to help prove that it is not the last resort to resolve their problems. On social media, I often see people saying they want to quit life and such. I know that feeling of being helpless, and it sucks. But you just always have to find the light in every dark room you get yourself into because God will never give you something He knows you can't handle. Trust God. Trust yourself. "Problema lang yan, tao ka."

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Journal Entry#1

Why is there a need to know about the different laws that govern our existence as human beings?

If you will create your own law, what will it be and why?

Our life would’ve never been this challenging without all the laws we used to govern our existence. It’s easy to say that we could live in whatever way we’d like, we could have whatever we want, we could be whoever we desire to, but the sad part is it’s not easy to put all those words into actions. Not all of our desires are meant to happen. We are bounded by restrictions which we most of the time see as a nuisance, where in fact it is what made us become who we are right now.

These laws that govern our existence as human beings are essential and have made an enormous impact on our growth as a person considering all the aspects. It’s like a map and a compass, it guides us and tells us the direction we need to take in order to reach our desired destination. It enlightens us and gives us a clearer picture of things that we are expected to do as human beings. Without these laws, we would be abusing our freedom to its greatest extent which leads us miserable.

If I were to create my own law, I believe I still couldn’t do so. I’ve only been in this earth for 15 years and I know for myself that I still have a lot of things to learn. Admittingly, I have made mistakes and sometimes I get to neglect all these laws. But I know that life has always been this tough and what matters most is that in the end I still am able to grasp something good from my faults. That’s why I’d say that maybe sometime in the future when I’ve fully lived my life and learned things that I need to learn, I’d make my own law. A law that will be based on my personal experience, learnings. and understanding of the world.

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Journal Entry #4

1) How true is this verse in your own life? Be specific. Use examples.

Life is just a matter of cause and effect. Our actions correlate with other aspects. Things we say leads to actions. And just like what the verse says, we shouldn’t let our thoughts just be plain thoughts.As we think, we must act. Actions that we repeatedly do leads to the development of our habits. These habits define our character that is why we have to be careful in making it. We need to make sure it’s a good and productive one. Our character is our key to our destiny. Our destiny relies on the character we have. As we develop a trait, we get to have the chance to rewrite our destiny.

My life today works justt like the verse. Every action I make affects the destiny planned for me. Tht’s why we have to always think before acting upon something.

2) What destiny are you headed to with your recent acts? Explain.

I can not say exactly the destiny i’m headed to for I believe I have no authority of doing so. I always try to give my best in everything I do, but of course there are still situations wherein I forget things that I need to prioritize. I am hoping that my destiny would be just like how I planned it, I’m striving ,but I’ll have faith.

I may not yet know my destiny, but I have a dream and I want that dream to turn into reality. I’ll just trust Him.

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Journal Entry #3

Do you feel that God is inviting you to change your old image of Him? Why or why not?

When I was younger, my perception of God was limited to Him being a supreme being and the creator of all the things I see around me. It has been known to me that He made all things possible. As years passed, I started to see Him differently ,but of course not in a bad way. God englightened me as to who He can really be for me. He wasn’t just the creator we dearly respect after all, because he became my guidance and strength in conquering what life has to offer.

I could say that He really wanted me to change the way I see Him then. But now, I am confident of what God is for me, and I think we are on the same page. I hope so.

What image of God are you being drawn to keep? Why? Will this image help you in rendering greater respect and love for others? How?

I see God as a forgiving, understanding, and loving God. He is the one who sees you for who you really are. He will always be there for you no matter what happens even if the whole world is turning against you. He gifted you with skills and talents that you should be proud of. He leads you and guides you. He can be your crying shoulder for He listens. He is my inspiration and strength.

I believe the way I see God could affect the way I see others. If God never fails to see the good in me, then why can’t I do the same for others? We are all unique and extraordinary for a reason, that’s what God never failed to make me feel that’s why appreciating others’ is the least I can do to give thanks to Him. My love for God should be just like my love for His creations.

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Journal Entry #2

“Kapag nagkamali ka, dapat kaya mong aminin sa sarili mo na nagkamali ka”

Those weren’t the exact words I heard from my parents when I was being reprimanded, but that is what I was able to grasp after the long talk.

Years ago, my classmates and I were supposed to finish a project. Unfortunately, we got distracted and lost our focus in the project making. We could say that we really had fun, but ended up with tasks undone. A day before the due date, we crammed so hard that we were already panicking. It would not have happened if we had consumed the time properly. My parents knew about this and they got very disappointed. I told them that I am guilty and I explained to them why we ended up doing such. Luckily, their disappointment did not last long because they trusted me that I would be more mindful in doing things for I already learned my lesson.

To not commit mistakes is a mirage for me. We can’t avoid the fact that we are humans and we are all perfectly imperfect. My parents made me realize that as we commit mistakes, we must learn to admit to ourselves that we are wrong. Cliché as it may sound, it is in these mistakes where we learn and improve as better members of the society.

To my mama and papa, words are not enough to express how grateful I am to have you both. Thank you for always being there, for always giving your all, and for always forgiving and understanding. I want you to know that I will do everything and anything to make your lives better.

I will never forget how you always tell me to face fear with great aplomb.

I will always cherish the moments we get to have a heart-to-heart talk.

I will always look back to the times where we laugh and joke around in the living room.

I will keep in mind the life advices you constantly tell me.

Most importantly,

I will make sure that you’ll be proud of what I will become in the future for everything I’ll do will be all for you.

I am so eager for the time to come wherein you guys will just be waiting for my message regarding the next country we’re going to be visiting. (hehe)

I love you both. <3

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