Marc Harold B.

Abante

ABM-12

Write an anecdote that best describes the approach you are applying to manage your
personal life. Have you been effectively managing every aspect of your life? Why do you say
so?

Well, to be honest, sometimes I can manage and sometimes I can’t. Because back
then, I was once arrogant and I was too hasty. I jump to conclusions. And during that time, I was
a lost soul. I was full of greed, hate and I grew weary. But since then, I have improved little by
little. I felt like I'd lost a single part of me but. It was just only me who blocked my path. But I
learned how to be nice, kind and courteous and I respected everyone. Sitting like a bystander
only to watch before I initiate. And I’m only here just to justify my understanding of my
universe. As if my dreams are prey. Hunting them silently until I pounce. And capture them. And
in doing so, I need to be careful. And in everyday life I decide every inch of my life. I managed to
open my heart. And the most effective way and (this is my late realization). To enjoy life. It is to
never expect anything from anyone. And do what needs to be done. Because faith has brought
me here. And if life is a river. I’m a leaf that’s flowing through it. And I realized that I’m just a
leaf that’s just stuck in a rock. But until another comes along to push me. And shows me the
way. But ended up falling through a water fall holding twigs and thinking that everything would
be okay... And if you know what if means, then. You know the truth. But the only means of how
I engage my personal life. It is to embrace what’ll happen instead of rejecting it. Because if you
reject it, you’ll attract the unwanted faith that’ll come to you. And what if I say my problems
were a bear, perhaps a bear? If I run away, it’ll kill me. And if I stand my ground, it’ll be scared
of me. And every day when I face problems. People throw sticks and stones at me. But they’ll
never know that I’m building a house for them. And I manage my life with outmost
responsibility. And I am content with what I have and I don’t want to compare myself to other
people. Because I’ll keep fighting my fears. And at some breaking point, you’ll find happiness in
the smallest of things. Just broaden your sight and learn to expect the unexpected. And control
the situation perhaps. And also learn to try new things before it’s too late. And I learn that
mistakes become success and, instead of complaining, I try to learn from them.