Most men claim that we, women, are very confusing creatures. What can they expect? We are wired differently. It’s kind of cute that we are considered quite lovable and elusive at the same time, but also a little demanding. These are just misunderstandings occurring when communication does not work well enough, and who’s to blame […]
Category: Insight & Reflections
Information plus inspiration, and views on some issues.
We know too well the effects of lying, cheating, and hypocrisy, but we have made it into an art form. Why? Why are we so selfish and ignorant? The culture of corruption is widely accepted here but has tarnished the image of our country abroad. We have become used to broken promises and the perpetrators […]
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Why We Need to Let Go
Letting go is a necessary but difficult process in our lives. Our fear of letting go is huge because we think we have a lot to lose, but it is the opposite that normally happens. We should try harder to leave things like habits, activities, and stressful situations which hinder our chance to a better […]
How often do we forget that our life is our own? How often do we let convention and others’ opinions dictate us? I’m afraid the answer is “often” and I’m trying now to do something about it. I was, like most of us, strictly guided and not allowed to crawl independently when I was small. […]
The Mamasapano tragedy raises unpleasant questions and it’s our duty to find the truth and to learn from it. It is argued that personal motives, arrogance and greed were the driving forces of the officers in charge of the operation. Sadly enough, this might be true. Pride, arrogance and greed are very dangerous components in […]
For many years, the rising cost of education has been a major concern in the Philippines. It ruins the dreams of countless families to have professional sons and daughters. Compared to housing and commodity prices, tuition fee increases are higher than we can afford. Technical and vocational skills training (mostly offered by private companies) is […]