Saturday, June 02, 2007
We admittedly all have our faults and nuisances. Nobody is perfect but it shouldn’t stop us from wanting and striving to become better people. It’s but human nature to want to change for the better.
If something isn’t working then I try to fix it.
If something isn’t going my way then I try to retrace and redirect myself.
If something isn’t right then I try to correct it.
If something isn’t good for me then I try to stay away from it.
If my efforts aren’t enough then I try to go the extra mile.
If I'm not good at something then I study, learn and I practice.
If I lose then I try to accept defeat as gracefully as possible.
If I’m getting into a lot of fights and misunderstandings then I try to adjust and compromise.
If it’s my fault then I try to acknowledge it.
If mahirap akong pakisamahan then I try to adapt and cooperate.
If my actions are going to affect the majority then I try to be considerate.
If I need help then I admit it and I ask. And if someone offers help then I accept.
Bottom line is, we should have to be more open minded. We must. We have to listen to ourselves but more importantly, we also have to learn to listen to what others have to say about us – especially those who are close to us. Sometimes we can be too hard headed, thinking that we know what’s best; thinking that others are out there to get back at us. We become blinded by half truths that we’ve created for our own satisfaction, not knowing that we’re already way off the mark. The truth is a bitter friend after all. However, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to get another perspective. It may hurt. It can even be ugly but it will make us stronger and eventually make us want to change for the better. Undoubtedly, we are all work-in-progress. Our lives need constant fine tuning especially with all the things happening around us. We should continously reflect and reevaluate on our lives and make the necessary actions towards our betterment.
If something isn’t working then I try to fix it.
If something isn’t going my way then I try to retrace and redirect myself.
If something isn’t right then I try to correct it.
If something isn’t good for me then I try to stay away from it.
If my efforts aren’t enough then I try to go the extra mile.
If I'm not good at something then I study, learn and I practice.
If I lose then I try to accept defeat as gracefully as possible.
If I’m getting into a lot of fights and misunderstandings then I try to adjust and compromise.
If it’s my fault then I try to acknowledge it.
If mahirap akong pakisamahan then I try to adapt and cooperate.
If my actions are going to affect the majority then I try to be considerate.
If I need help then I admit it and I ask. And if someone offers help then I accept.
Bottom line is, we should have to be more open minded. We must. We have to listen to ourselves but more importantly, we also have to learn to listen to what others have to say about us – especially those who are close to us. Sometimes we can be too hard headed, thinking that we know what’s best; thinking that others are out there to get back at us. We become blinded by half truths that we’ve created for our own satisfaction, not knowing that we’re already way off the mark. The truth is a bitter friend after all. However, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing to get another perspective. It may hurt. It can even be ugly but it will make us stronger and eventually make us want to change for the better. Undoubtedly, we are all work-in-progress. Our lives need constant fine tuning especially with all the things happening around us. We should continously reflect and reevaluate on our lives and make the necessary actions towards our betterment.
Change is good. It can be good. We should all want to be better people. We must want to become better people.
