A Great Lesson from a True Story

All of us want to be somebody in the society and be proud of whatever we have or achieved. I've got a question for you to answer.Would you like to have a very inclined life in the beginning of your journey but in the end you end up with nothing? I want to share this true story that will teach every Filipino family a lesson.

I watched the "Blusa" Episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya via internet. Blusa is a tagalog term which means a blouse.That thing was wore by the main character by the time that she was hunting for a job.It was a gift given to her by her caring and loving sister (Dimple Romana).The main character was played by Angel Locsin.She was awarded as Magna Cum Laude when she graduated in college.She's a product of the University of the Philippines.She's an achiever in the family and her parents are expecting much from her.Her siblings stopped going to school because she was the one prioritized to be sent .Since she was a young girl all she wanted was to help her family alleviate from poverty.Her goal is to fulfill it.She was high-spirited and very much confident that after finishing school she'll have a good job.

Fate came and tested her.She tried hard to look for one but she didn't get any.In addition,she was pressured because her dad got sick.She had to give financial support to them and found herself working in a night club!Her mom sent her away after her father died without getting proper medications and she blamed herself much. She believed that she caused the death of his father.

She came from a province and she was a scholar in UP Manila.Her sister stayed with her in times that she's no longer in her proper  mind setting.Due to depression, much family pressure and extreme disappointments she went crazy. Her emotional stability was shaken with what happened to her.She's no longer having normal thinking.She doesn't have enough food to eat most of the time because her sister had to leave her. The main character has an attitude problem and that cause their separation.Her pride is the reason why she wasn't successful. She keeps on thinking that she's a failure to everybody.

I'd say that her life isn't balance.He never had a boyfriend to be with or close friends to share her problems with.She only had her sister.Her sister has her own family.She didn't stop taking care of her though.Her mom was no longer concern about her because her mom felt that she's a disappointment in their community.

It couldn't happen to her if only if her mom didn't force her to achieve great things in life easily.Her pride added to her own destruction.She longs for good things for her family.There's nothing wrong with it.But the way she sees how life goes is the wrong one.Furthermore, she doesn't have the right perspective and thought that life is indeed unfair.

I always believe that the kind of foundation that a family has will serve as the members' base in getting into the different avenues of life.Moreover, balance is the key word to get along with the world well.

Intelligence alone can't make a person successful.Attitude goes along with it.

A Captured Soldier

I was waiting for my younger brother to finish playing online games so I could use the computer.Suddenly, I got bored and saw a book on the floor. Somebody has taken it and didn’t put it back to its proper place. So I decided to read a single story out of it. The book is entitled Chicken Soup for the Soul. The story is all about optimism. It features a colonel who was captivated for several years and got tortured- emotionally and physically. Yet he didn’t give up. A letter from his loving wife saying about their one-year old son kept him hopeful. That he had a reason to stay strong and be back home soon. He was uncertain with his life inside the prison. He had no idea if he’s still going out from that messy, dark and no mercy place that he was in. Sometimes he imagines how to live free in his own country with his family.Of how beautiful his life could be when he’s outside the prison cell. Through it all, he remained loyal to his country. That’s another lesson that I get from it- have a great trust to your country and never betray your fellowmen. Seven years had passed before he was released and his wedding ring that they got from him was returned which was taken on the day that he was captured.

After reading it, I went to the introduction part of the book. It says that a reader should read it with slow pace and with a heart so she/ he can figure out what a certain story is trying to imply. And it really touched me. In fact I got teary eyes. It’s like I’m watching a great movie that I was really moved! The story suggests something important to me now. I was awakened then with its lessons that I got. The story tells about a strong man who is dignified and never gave up to the test of time. He remained faithful to everyone. He’s been hopeful until the day comes that he was freed from a prison in a foreign land. I realized that I should have that kind of spirit that he had when he was in his darkest side of his life. When things aren’t in his control. When it seems that it’s going to an end. Yet he was filled with much hope and beautiful thoughts that something great is waiting for him if only if he’ll make it…if he’ll survive.

I firmly believe “there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.” Thoughts like this keeps my head up and continue to stand out despite all the negative events in my life. That Jasmin shouldn’t stop the quest, that I’ll be more stretched with the challenges ahead.To continue my journey.To run the race of seeking the things I want to learn and do.Consequently improving myself and  live a better life. 

It’s another inspiring book that I ever read. A million thanks to the author of the book, to the contributors and most specially to the owners of the stories compiled together for sharing us inspiring stories. Probably there’s a lot of people like me around the world who feel the same way too. I'm grateful for having this kind of printed material that is distributed worldwide. It’s indeed a CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL! A supplement that can satisfy its readers, those who are hungry and worried souls of today.

I would want to recommend this book to you guys.