Leuterio, Ma. Louise Marie C.

BLF1

In the five steps or reminders for encounter, the easiest one for me would be number 1. Where

encounter requires physical movement across traditional boundaries. Focusing on the physical

movement part, I myself am very touchy. I love hugging, playing, or making fun of my friends

through physical actions. As for the example in class when it comes to beggars, or street

children, this wont be hard for me at all. I feel like the act of touching is a great way to show acts

of compassion also. I feel like when it comes to those people, this is something new. Rather than

those who are grossed out by tthem.

In the five reminders for encounter, the hardest part would be the last one. The one about

encounter being or should be a systematic change. Because im a person who has no plans. I lone

winging things because it makes me feel more alive, rather than those who just plan everything

and just sticks to that plan as if everything depends on it. Me imposing change on other and

trying to make them cultivate this change systematically would be ironic if it will come from a

person who cant do it by herself.

Just like what I mentioned, my very strength is that im outgoing. I see myself as someone who

can go along with anyone or even anything. Whatever your status may be. Whatever clothes you

have on. I love showing other people how I want to be treated. Just as I hate to be judged, I

believe they do also. I love this strength because I know it can get me places , especially if I

apply it in my encounters. My weakness would be how im weak by myself on different aspects

especially discipline.
Leuterio, Ma. Louise Marie C.
BLF1

To conclude this reflection paper, encounter is something we do everyday in the literal sense.

But this 5 reminders for encounter, although it seemed simple during discussion, the application

is not that easy or we may think its easy but its not. I was taught by my parents to not talk to

strangers. To not look at strangers in the eye. So this encounter that’s being encouraged is hard

but I surely felt more comfortable now especially that I have these steps in mind.