If you ever feel like your path is getting harder, you must SMILE and you must keep going, because it’s a good sign that you are heading the right direction. Let me tell you a brief story of my “little experience” today.
I was at CCLEX today trying to achieve my 5th and 3rd time jogging solo! (Good news! I made it out alive!) On my way to SM seaside (that’s the other side of Cclex), there was a team of two who never stopped running! I was very proud of them because I started running first while they’re just walking.
“Some people looked chill, but soon as they press their START button, they just couldn’t stop until they have achieved the GOAL.”
I did fast walking but suddenly I felt weak and wanted to stop many times but I didn’t, because if I would I will feel even weaker. So I have to keep going, but slowly. Instead of trying to fast pace, I did the “Cutest Pace”, the recovery pacing. Unfortunately, the woman in front of me stopped jogging, she’s now walking.
I could have pushed myself harder but I took that opportunity to let them go ahead of me. I did not almost collapsed because I was tired, it happened because I stopped. I mean there is no shame in stopping for bit as long as you’re not going back where you’re from without finishing the goal. Sitting down helped though, plus the sun really was looking good!
That’s just one of my way to divert my brain from collapsing to taking photos and appreciating its beauty. Believe it or not, it helped. Smiling at the passersby also helped; responding to their good mornings and thank you, really pulled me up. I also managed to appreciate the presence of that young boy, who enjoyed taking photos.
I was smiling all throughout the walk, and soon as I recovered my strength, I started jogging slowly. All thanks to him, he may not know it but it helped me a lot, him being himself. Sometimes, the strength that you need is just around the corner, you just have to take notice.
“If this happens to you, just look around and find something you can draw good energy and vibes from.”
“They are so much good things in the world, you just have to allow them; and be thankful and grateful as always.”
Notice their presence, allow them to energize you. Let them be themselves and be happy for them. It will help you keep going! I was going to give up the original plan, but a couple reminded me of getting that goal done. I’m bound to finish another 19km, so I will.
I felt weak, energy was low, what could have gone wrong? I wasn’t bringing “Pocari Sweat” like I always do- the store selling Pocari was closed this morning and time was running fast. Luckily, I was able to buy two bottled “Summit” water. I was a little sad due to change of drinks, but I’m still thankful of what I had.
On my way back, I was blessed by a seller selling coke. Coke have sugar, for sure it helped boosting my energy. I trusted my gut feeling and still pursue my goal. I said “YES” to that invitation. I finally have a team to jog with, but unfortunately they’re not coming with me yet like I thought (they’re still eating and smoking). I had to do it again, solo.
With positive mindset, smiling attitude and that commitment to keep walking regardless of the time I will be able to finish it, really helped! Seeing others feeling the same way as I do, made me feel like “Oh I’m not alone after all, it’s not just me.” Regardless, I still need to keep going because it’s already too hot, and it’s painful.
“Pain helped me pushed forward! Facing your pain should be the only choice! If it’s getting harder, then the better. Keep going! Have fun! Keep smiling!”
There’s one “Golden Role” in cclex, “No Turning Back.” You can return through the other side of the bridge, but you must finish your 1st goal first because you cannot cross the road to get to the other side, it’s gated. Also, there is nothing worst than SHAME due to Cheating. I can be ashame for other things, but cheating was the worst.
Something I wouldn’t do, if I can turn back time; it wasn’t for a man by the way, nor during exams; it was after the exam! Worst thing about it, it felt like my good deeds got invalidated by me, my hard work. I did it for fun and it was almost end of the year, “I just couldn’t graduate HS as a saint.” I got tired of being a good follower. I feel like if I wouldn’t do it, I will miss the fun.
So, on our last quiz, “We changed our answers and made it perfect!” 😁 I was the mastermind, it’s funny how my 5th honor reacted. Sorry, mate! I got you involved. He’s no longer a saint that day. After that, I got so GUILTY that I refused to be the… Guess it! 😀🦋 I feel like “I don’t deserve it” because I wasn’t perfect. I studied so hard unlike others (it came so naturally).
I was so wrong! I just realized it until now that I actually deserve everything because I worked hard for it! I must not allow one mistake that I did for fun invalidates my Hardwork. I deserve it! I must claim what I deserve! It’s not wrong to have fun. I have no regrets for the crazy things I’ve tried. It was awesome! 😎
Anyway, my curiosity is not a problem, it’s a gift. I was just curious about things since I was young. Nobody knows, except me. So my enemy was not YOU at all. It was ME all the time. So out of curiosity, I took a lot of photos of flowers I was curious about:
I still wonder why there are two different colors of “Makahiya” Flower: Pink and Yellow. What’s the difference between the two aside from the color, and what caused it pink and yellow?
What can you say?
Climbing, Rocks! 