Self-reflection Quotes Novels & Stories

"Wag kang matakot Aurora... tutulungan kita." Nagulat ako ng magsalita ang reflection ko sa salamin. Teka hindi naman ako nag salita pero bakit ang reflection ko, parang may sariling itong buhay? Nakaramdam nanaman ako ng takot. Umatras ako mula sa salamin, 'Hindi. Hindi ito totoo.' Anang isip ko. Umiling uling ako para mawala ang nakikita ko, sinampal ko pa ang sarili ko na baka nanaginip ako pero hindi, totoo itong nakikita ko.

Bumulong siya sa sarili: “I’ve been running nonstop… it’s time to pause, reflect, and recharge.” Kinuha niya ang journal at sinimulang isulat ang mga saloobin: > “I’ve been through manipulation, jealousy, and professional sabotage… but I am stronger now. I have my focus. I have my mind. I have my skills.” Bawat salita ay parang maliit na sandata, nagpapaalala sa kanya na kahit gaano ka-busy o ka-stressful ang buhay, may karapatan siyang huminga at magpahinga.

Pero sabi ko kahit para nalang sa sarili niya. Babalik pa kaya siya? O dun na siya sa America magsstay for good? Damn it! Why would I think about him? When I already have someone else? Paglingon ko sa may pader nandoon nanaman yung quotes na "Life is like a camera. Focus on what's important and you'll capture it perfectly." Napanguso nalang ako sa nabasa. Siniko ako ni Khyla dahilan para mapalingon ako sakanya.

To love yourself is to find the peace of mind you need so nothing can stop you in pursuing for the things you want and for the world. The change you want to the world always start with you. How did I forget about what my young innocent self thought of? I always forget where I started. I don't have to dwell in the past, all I have to do is to look back and be proud of the journey. I got distracted from my deep thoughts when I heard someone from my back cleared his throat. It was a deep one so I'm sure it's a guy. I turned around to see who it was and to my surprise, I didn't believe it was Eros!

Mapait ako na pangiti sakin sarili, sakin itsura. Looking into the mirror led me to the truth, showed me what I really fear the most. I saw how hurt I am by recalling my mistakes. I deeply sighed and wiped my tears. I swear to myself. "Despite all disappointments, hardship, mistakes, pain, and fears you won't repeat some because you need a fresh start though you need to walk through that hurting path. I will survive, I have to survive."

Hindi pa naman ako nakapag search kagabi ng something motivational and inspiring quote puro cheesy pick-up lines lang. Buti na lang at nakita ko 'yong quotes for life na nakadikit sa pader. Hindi ko pinahalata na binabasa ko 'yon at dahil do'n, pinuri nila ako kahit na medyo nandaya ako kaya umamin na lang ako at natawa sila. "Pero if words of wisdom para kay Jaq..." this time, I really think hard to form words that could satisfy him to keep living. "Nothing is permanent in this wicked world. Not even our troubles. Kaya cheer up, Jaq. God doesn't give us what we can handle, God helps us handle what we are given." I said straight into his eyes then gave him a bright smile after.

"I always believe that striving to be the best is not about a life of constantly beating or competing with other people so that you can be at the top. It's not about stepping down others so you can be above, rather, it is conquering a greater enemy other than the people around you. And that person is you...yes you! The person in front of you when you're looking at the mirror, nothing but you and yourself. " "Everyone fails but not all who fail is a failure, for failures are only for those who did not have the courage to stand up after they fall." I paused and look at them again, remembering the younger version of myself. Remembering those times that I stopped believing in myself, those times

–Ann Landers Tama si Ann, lilipas rin. Darating ang araw na makakalimot rin si Harah. Tipong hindi na tutulo ang luha niya sa sakit kundi dahil sa saya. Paulit ulit nireremind ni Harah ang sarili gaya ng sinabi sa quotes ni Alyson. Sabi niya: "The only thing a person can ever really do is keep moving forward. Take that big leap forward without hesitation, without once looking back. Simply forget the past and forge toward the future." –Alyson Noel

“Lahat napansin. Takot lang silang umamin.” Parang may kumurot sa dibdib ko. Hindi takot, kundi lungkot. “That’s how he wins,” sabi ko. “He doesn’t need to fire people. He just makes them small.” “Then don’t let him shrink you.” sagot niya. Madaling sabihin. Mahirap gawin. --- Pag-uwi ko, napatingin ako sa reflection ko sa glass wall. Pagod. Magulo ‘yung buhok. Hindi ko na halos makilala ‘yung babae sa tapat ko.

I meet new people every day, most of them have considerable power and influence in their hands. Nakakabawi na. Nakakabangon na ulit. Bumabalik na ang dating kumpyansa. Hindi na muling magpapa-api. Ito ang palagi at paulit-ulit kong paalala sa aking sarili tuwing nakakadama ako ng panghihina. Sinasambit ko ito na parang personal na mantra para mas maging matatag. Ilang beses kong kinumbinsi ang aking sarili na kaya ko nang harapin si Ryan nang hindi naaapektuhan dahil sa natamo kong tagumpay sa Lumina.