Fragments of the Quiet Mind

Ang karakter ng isang tao ay di nabubuo in an instant, kundi ito’y nakakamit sa pamamagitan ng mahabang proseso at mas mahaba habang pasensya.  Sa pagbuo ng isang matatag na karakter, kalakip nito ang kawalan, heartaches na nakakapang-emo, masasakit na aral at syempre sandamakmak na kamalian.  Mangilan ngilan lamang ang mga taong kilala kong may malakas na karakter dahil di lahat ay nagnanais makaramdam ng sakit. Ang pinakamagandang istorya ay isinilang mula sa  hindi maipintang dusa at ang pinaka appreciated na pagkapanalo ay yung mga winning moments mo na iniluwal mula sa pasakit. Kanina habang nagkakape, meron akong isang former student na isa na ding instructor ngayon (yehey so proud of her!). Nakiupo sya sa pwesto ko at sabing: “Sir, ibang iba kasi karakter mo kapag nagtuturo ka. Gusto kong gayahin estilo mo.” Bigla kong namiss ang pagtuturo. Mag iisang taon na din pala akong atrophic and I am struggling to make sense of this fudging world.  Habang nag iisip, ...

In my tumultuous parenting journey, there are indeed moments that stretch both my patience and understanding, compelling me to deeply reflect on the ideas justice and personal growth. These instances are what prompt me to question the very essence of integrity and responsibility. What does it truly mean to act with integrity? It's more than mere adherence to rules; it involves a profound grasp of justice and empathy. The challenge often lies not in knowing the principles but in applying them in the complex reality of everyday life. We strive to teach that righteousness is about more than compliance; it's about aligning actions with deeper values of fairness and moral courage. Balancing the enforcement of rules with fostering an environment of understanding is delicate. The adage "with great power comes great responsibility" serves as a guiding principle, emphasizing that power must be wielded with wisdom and compassion. Yet, in practice, this principle becomes intrica...