Philippines: A More Resilient Journey Towards Triumph Victory

Philippines is a country that lies very deep in its own culture and traditions. Approaches in building resilience for this country would be quite unique and uncharted. Efforts in the building of the real infrastructure and natural disaster preparation measures must go hand in hand with human-centered approaches to build a stronger, more resilient nation. As we have seen a few days ago, it was a typhoon, and many people have struggled to overcome this tribulation in accordance with the fact that we are incapable of controlling the weather. I, a student, have seen my parents worried faces; the frown in their faces is still concise, and it has been planted deep within my mind. They were struggling, and it almost became a crying misty view to me, because for sure, I couldn't do anything to help them. It is at this point when I think I was wrong. I realized my parents are stronger than this; they go beyond their comfort zone just to provide for

 us, and now that they need a shoulder to lean on and to rely on, I decided to be there for them. I encourage them, reminding them how much I am thankful for all of what they do. Those words may be short, but somehow helped them, as all the burdens from their shoulders were eased off.

In all the adversities we go through, it turns out we are stronger than we thought.

In that sense

during all the hardships, the Philippines can continue working hard on the improvement of the development of resilience to disasters and to stress in general. In this respect, investment would be envisaged towards education, healthcare, and social protection programs. Assurance of availability of their required services as well as opportunities for people will prompt government empowerment to engage with adversity and build community-level resilience. Our thirst for learning will be our light when adversity knocks at our doors in life. And with the profound innovation and perseverance within us, we shall be determined to learn to rely on ourselves rather than the government. In addition, a culture of resilience can be cultivated by developing values of solidarity, compassion, and self-reliance.

This can be possible through education, engagement in their communities, and traditional practices that highlight collective action towards mutual support. Nurturing these values enables Filipinos to stand out as a resilient society that resists challenges and prospers during times of conflict. Nevertheless, a Filipino is famous for their smiles; perhaps their aura whispers positivity. Their willingness to overcome obstacles with positivity inclines them to build and embody its principles, not partially because they needed to do it. It is because they really want to learn and rely on themselves. Overcoming obstacles with positive vision is a key to resilience. Being able to see the good sides and develop a positivity mindset amidst the odd wilderness will help you conquer any difficulty. Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems." – Gever Tulley.

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"Naive"

Reinalaine's staring at her reflection P.O.V- 

The mirror reflected a stranger. And you, Reinalaine, felt the weight of expectations. Because you were good in school, everyone knows that. You are Reinalaine Bernardino, the girl who always aced her exams, the one who never faltered or failed. But was there more to who you were than the grades? The accolades? The labels?

An inner voice whispered, "Something's not

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right," a small crack in the impeccably constructed facade of your life. Constantly resounding as a low vibration between who you are and how everyone else expected you to be, it left you yearning to break away from the mold, to shed the skin of expectations and into the unknown.

Life's roller coaster, with its joys thrilling

and its griefs devastating, had reflected the turmoil that to my mind you were experiencing. Here, too, when you so triumphantly won the victory in the national spelling bee-the triumph of years of hard toil-it seemed to lift you above the clouds. And the night you flunked a mathematics test for the first time, an altogether inconsequential episode in itself, seemed a plummeting dive into the very jaws of hell. You wanted to please your parents, make good on all the hopes and

dreams that lay before you and be the perfect daughter. And you prayed for perfection-but those empty caverns remained, a lingering ache in the depths of your being.

Maybe it is not about the top but about the ride, and perhaps the roller-coaster thing is to embrace the ups and downs, twists and turns, and complete disorientation moments. It is finding your voice and embracing imperfections, learning to trust the ride when you feel gripped by fear.

The scariest drops, moments of questioning everything, are scary, but sometimes right after them you experience the most breathtaking views. They lead you on to many new experiences, some unsuspected discoveries, and an even greater understanding of yourself.

The world expects you to be perfect, Reinalaine, but perfection is a mirage. It's the shimmer in the distance. It is never something to be touched or felt. You are more than just grades and achievements and expectations that weigh upon you. You are a human full of emotions, experiences, and aspirations. Live the journey, Reinalaine. Find your own path. And let the roller coaster take you somewhere you've never wanted to be.

You

may be perceived by the world as achieving student. That's only the tip of the iceberg because you are so much more. You are a young woman filled with dreams in a heart and brimming with curiosity in a mind and soul that yearns for authenticity. Let go of the need to be perfect and let that imperfection shine as well. Let yourself grow and let the roller coaster that is life take its course and ride you into an adventurous journey through self-discovery.

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