Romans & histoires Living Your Strengths

Ayaw niyang ipakita na gumuho ang mundo niya nang mawala ang pinakamamahal niyang anak sa piling niya. Sometimes, we tend to be evil just to hide our weaknesses... but I learned that you must hug your weaknesses for you to find your real strength that will keep you go further. Nag-unahan sa pagtulo ang mga luha ni Manong Liher nang mabasa niya laman ng sulat. Niyakap niya ang sulat sa kaniyang dibdib at paulit-ulit na humingi ng tawad at pagbanggit sa pangalan ng namayapa niyang anak.

My every word was filled with virtue and conviction. "Being soft does not make anyone less of a person. Sometimes, we also have to be weak in order to grow stronger. Do not ever change just to conform in other people's world. Just be yourself and rule your own queendom." I gave a one last alluring smile before uttering my thank you. Everyone clapped and it was my signal to elegantly go back to my position. Nakangiti man ako habang nakaharap sa audience kanina ay hindi ko maiwasang mapapikit pagkatalikod.

“Your mind’s stronger than your fear.” “Easy for you to say,” hingal niyang sagot, sabay hampas ng kamay. “Don’t rely on your strength. Rely on your timing.” At bago pa siya makailag, mabilis siyang hinawakan ni Billie sa pulso, pinaikot, at itinulak sa pader, ngunit hindi niya binitiwan. “See?” bulong ni Billie, halos magdikit ang kanilang mukha. “You hesitate. That’s your weakness.”

Mahina niyang sabi. “But…” Tinitigan siya nito sa mga mata. “…being strong doesn’t mean it never hurts.” Natigilan si Leila. Hindi niya inaasahang may makakaintindi sa bahaging iyon ng kanyang buhay. Hindi naman siya umiiyak. Hindi rin siya galit. Pero minsan… Nakakapagod ding magkunwaring hindi naaapektuhan.

Lumapit siya at inilagay ang kanyang kamay sa aking balikat. “Ang tunay na lakas ay hindi ang pagkakaroon ng perpektong nakaraan,” sabi niya nang mahinahon. “Ito ay ang pagtanggap sa kung ano ang totoo, pagtama sa mga mali, at pagpapatuloy sa paggawa ng mabuti sa kasalukuyan. Ang iyong lihim—ang pagiging bukas, marunong tumawa, at marunong makiramdam sa kabila ng iyong matigas na panlabas—ay hindi kahinaan. Iyan ang nagpapatunay na ikaw ay tunay na tao. At iyan ang magbibigay sa iyo ng lakas upang harapin ang anumang pagsubok na darating.”

Pero hindi ko kailanman pinagsisisihan ang biglang pagbabago ng takbo ng buhay ko dahil napatunayan ko na hindi lahat ng mararanasan mo sa buhay ay palagi na lang masaya at walang problema. You need to understand, cry, sacrifice, love unconditionally and be strong for yourself. Sa mga nangyayaring ito ay hindi ko man lang nagawang maipagtanggol ang sarili ko but how can I fight kung unexpected at hindi ko naman inaasahan ang mga mangyayari? I know that I'm a weak character in this story. Hindi ako katulad ng ibang bidang babae na lumalaban at walang takot sa mga makakasagupa nila.

“Kung may problema ka sabihin mo lang sa akin, baka matulungan kita. Huwag kang mahihiyang mag open sa akin.” “Okay lang po ako ate Fait. Pagod lang siguro to sa school.” ani ko at bahagyang ngumiti. Saka nag umpisang mag trabaho. Hindi naman maalis ang tingin ni Ate Fait sa akin dahil siguro ramdam niya na may problema ako. Nagpatuloy na lang ako sa pag t-trabaho kahit walang emosyon ang muka ko. Life is full of obstacles so you need to strengthen your self to survive the obstacles that destiny gave to you to attain the Volubleness of life. Fight until you get success.

Whether it's a partner, a parent, a friend, or a child, having someone who believes in us and stands by us can make all the difference in the world. So, as you read this passage, I encourage you to reflect on the relationships and experiences in your own life that have brought you joy and strength. Take a moment to express gratitude for the people who have supported you, and for the challenges that have helped you grow. Remember that even in the toughest of times, there is always something to be thankful for. And with love and perseverance, we can overcome any obstacle and build a life filled with meaning and purpose. Our story will keep going, I have found my happiness and strength, and I h

Ngumiti siya sa dalaga at hinayaang tingnan nito ang magazine. “Kaya naman always remember .You're strong, not lucky. Gustuhin mo mang tapusin ang buhay mo, I know, deep down, you wanted to fight it. You wanted to live that's why you're still alive. Suicide is not the answer to every problem in the world. No one should take their own life, because life is precious, life is a gift

Dahil hindi magtatagal, kailangan rin naming magpaalam sa isa't isa para tahakin ang aming iba't ibang landas sa buhay. I couldn't wish for anything more than this because having my loved ones beside me is more than enough. Just like I've always wished, I wanted to have a normal life and dreamed of being an ordinary girl but life doesn't get easier. It won't always go according to your plan while you try to avoid going the hard way. But I think life is about going through tough times to find strength, hope, and courage.