"Filipinos all over the world are united as one and will continue to do so to be able to live a good life and the greatest life that we truly deserve."
In the Central Philippines where the typhoon hit, thousands of people were victims of this natural calamity that has extended to several regions in the Visayas Island. Some have survived while others have lost their lives.
Weather disturbances of any type are common in the Philippines and the Filipino people learn to embrace this uncontrollable phenomenon. It is there for several centuries back even before the talks about climate change has started. The effect of this would be massive destruction to property and the loss of lives. It happens and we are not in total control of these so-called acts of God.
Filipinos are known to have a strong spirit in times of calamities and the world somehow acknowledges this thing considering the numerous typhoons and earthquakes that are experienced. However, no matter how strong we are, still, there are also limitations in our being. Filipinos still suffer from anxiety and post-traumatic stress despite being resilient. We can put smiles on our faces but there is still some pain inside that we carry. Filipinos are like that; the entire archipelago would share the same attitude when life faces challenges... when life seems to be unfair.
In any challenges; good or bad, there is really something to learn. It is the time to reflect on our ways of dealing with life. Both the strongest and the weakest are tested, if you have the Perseverance in Times of Despair then you remain to be strong, but if you play as a victim and not take responsibility, then perhaps you may want to become one of the weakest links.
At the present time, there are several talks and debates about climate change and its impact on the world. Some would have an interest in the subject and take action while some would just ignore it and just let it be. Indeed, what we do to our environment could bounce back on us. If people still seem to be careless and go on with their business interest not minding its environmental effect, then we are in danger.
Weather disturbances of any type are common in the Philippines and the Filipino people learn to embrace this uncontrollable phenomenon. It is there for several centuries back even before the talks about climate change has started. The effect of this would be massive destruction to property and the loss of lives. It happens and we are not in total control of these so-called acts of God.
Filipinos are known to have a strong spirit in times of calamities and the world somehow acknowledges this thing considering the numerous typhoons and earthquakes that are experienced. However, no matter how strong we are, still, there are also limitations in our being. Filipinos still suffer from anxiety and post-traumatic stress despite being resilient. We can put smiles on our faces but there is still some pain inside that we carry. Filipinos are like that; the entire archipelago would share the same attitude when life faces challenges... when life seems to be unfair.
In any challenges; good or bad, there is really something to learn. It is the time to reflect on our ways of dealing with life. Both the strongest and the weakest are tested, if you have the Perseverance in Times of Despair then you remain to be strong, but if you play as a victim and not take responsibility, then perhaps you may want to become one of the weakest links.
At the present time, there are several talks and debates about climate change and its impact on the world. Some would have an interest in the subject and take action while some would just ignore it and just let it be. Indeed, what we do to our environment could bounce back on us. If people still seem to be careless and go on with their business interest not minding its environmental effect, then we are in danger.
We have seen already the effects of climate change and it continues to manifest its power of destruction to the nations and the people. We've seen how it affected so many lives in several countries and now the same fate just happened in the Philippines. How many lives will still be at risk? I believe it's time to ponder on our simple yet meaningful gesture of care to the environment.
People are now starting to realize and believe that there is a natural force beyond our control from The Power of Nature and we have a call of action to make. There may be lots of factors on why this massive destruction happens, but Filipinos will continue to rise up and begin a new life again and again.
If we help each other and do our share to serve and show love and affection, then we can learn how to Get Ahead of Life's Adversities and believe that something good is coming to our life after we have survived the greatest obstacle that has shaken our spirit. Filipinos all over the world are united as one and will continue to do so to be able to live a good life and the greatest life that we truly deserve.
© 2014 Del Cusay
