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Friday, May 27, 2016
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Tuesday, May 24, 2016
I am the Master of My Fate; I am the Captain of My Soul! (Entry 8)
The Lottery of Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges teaches us to question the idea of God, Fate and Chance. The company is a metaphor to God wherein all players have the same and equal chances. It is in control of man's luck whether to reward or punish them. Given that they all have the same opportunities in the lottery game, this is when fate or destiny steps in. It is a matter of luck for them to be chosen - good or bad. A draw can turn a prisoner into a rich man's robe or cause the death of an innocent person. Here, the author shows that we all have the same worth and we all deserve the same probability of fortune as the other.
In my opinion, it is good that Borges presented how we all have equal chances in this life. However, I do not think we should be dependent on fate and destiny alone. It is not God who rewards nor punishes us; it is man's doing. Everything that we do has its corresponding consequences. Also, we all live in the same world where we can choose to be anyone we want to be. He is only there to guide us and to direct us towards living a good life. In the end, it is still up to us to decide how we will make use of our lives. Some may have luck on their side, and some otherwise. But, I believe this should not stop us from wanting to be better and dreaming bigger. Life will not always go the way we want it to be but that does not mean we should give up on it. We always have a choice. And every choice we make will surely affect the outcome of our lives. Let's always remember we are the master of our fate, and the captain of our soul.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Childhood Memoirs
I've always loved playing in the playground and so it makes me happy whenever we pass the CHK gym. Here's a video of my BFF and I taking a few minutes of our time just to play like little kids again. Hope you enjoy 😊
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Love in the Face of Unrequitedness and Heartbreak (Entry 7)
Love is shared between two people. But, what happens when you love someone who cannot love you in return? As weird as it sounds, we want what we can't have. Knowing that we cannot have them makes us want them even more. Why is that so? Simple. We see it as a challenge.
This reminds me of the story about Adam and Eve. They could eat anything they want but not the forbidden fruit. Yet, they still did. There was something in that fruit that made it look so attractive. Again, I believe it's knowing that they can't eat it as compared to all the other fruits that added to its value. This brought the desire to have the fruit even more.
So, if you do not want to experience unrequited love or heartache, then make sure to not fall in love in the first place. Or at least that's what they always say. Because with love, comes pain and it may eventually lead to heartbreak. At least, with the pain comes the realization that it is real. Although I believe, some heartbreak may or may not be worth it. It's up to you to decide. Remember if you never let yourself fall in love, then you will never have to worry about getting over a broken heart. But then again, you'll never know if you're capable of loving. It is only when you fall in love that you will know how great the love you can give. The reason why one may get hurt is because he/she has loved truly and deeply.
Heartbreak is the most painful thing you will ever experience but it is also the best lesson you can learn. It does not only teach you to love but also to pick yourself and get back up - to move on in life because there are far more many beautiful things that await you. I honestly would not wish this for anyone because I myself have gone through it. Trust me, it isn't a pleasant experience but looking back it did make me stronger and better. I have grown into the person that I've become. If I did not go through it, I don't think I'd be the same Antoinette writing to you right now.
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