Finding Hope [Entry No. 4]

“Gapakapoy-kapoy ra man ka uy.”

We hear this a lot from people who never understood the fulfillment that you get when you organize projects, advocacies, events, or fundraisers. Yes, it will always be a choice, but I’d rather contribute something than be apathetic. You can choose between staying in your comfort zones or going out of it. I’m not blaming anyone here, but I don’t want to be mute and deaf from the things that are happening outside the comfort of our homes. A lot of people have become jobless, families who are in the poverty line are having a hard time, breadwinners cannot provide for their families anymore, and underprivileged children cannot cope with the demands of online learning.

I admit that I am a privileged person, by being able to study in a private institution and having a family who financially supports me. I don’t want to be just privileged; I want to be privileged enough to help other people. Use my privilege to spark change and create a ripple effect for other people to do the same.

I may not have enough, but I have plenty. Plenty to offer to those who are crying for help. In our ways, we can contribute and ignite the ‘bayanihan’ spirit within us. Donate to a cause, volunteer for an NGO project, and support each other’s advocacy. And just like the bayanihan of old times, we need multiple hands to reach out and help those who are in need.

We are Filipinos, and for what I know the Filipino is resilient.

Walay kapoy sa tawong naay dakong pangandoy.