2013 was probably the worst disaster that hit the Philippines, my beloved country. The day when the most destructive typhoon killed thousands of lives and families left homeless. November 8, 2013, was a nightmare to consider. Several lives were lost instantly, and many people suffered from post-traumatic stress. They were helpless, didn't know what to do, and felt abandoned and neglected. It killed innocent lives, the hopes and dreams of many people, families living simple lives, and those who have just started building their lives. It was all gone due to a significant impact caused by Typhoon Yolanda, internationally known as Haiyan.
As a disaster-prone country, we've learned to adapt to almost every calamity. We've shown the world the Resilience of The Filipino Spirit, a spirit as strong as titanium yet as gentle as a pearl. We've learned to recover and stand up again despite the miseries we've experienced. We struggle, we cry, we laugh, and we smile. That's the cycle of life we're meant to live. In the Philippines, that's our reality. We are waterproof, no matter what challenges we're facing. We Filipinos are tough, but our souls feel the pain that makes us feel helpless, meaningless, and lacking direction and purpose. We become lost and wanderers in body, mind, and spirit, but we always find our way back.
The destruction of humanity caused by climate change is the greatest challenge of this century. We have caused significant damage to the earth and suffer the consequences; hence, disaster is becoming a regular occurrence, and we must learn how to fight to survive. Yes, we are survivors of this archipelago of stormy seas. Our survival instinct guides our actions to escape from harm and danger. Our bodies may have become weak, but our spirit still has the energy to live. That is Perseverance in Times of Despair, which is what we develop in our character. We became fearless, and we endured all the pain.
As a survivor, I've learned to acknowledge the crucial importance of saving our environment, our nature, and the habitat we live in. We must preserve the forestry that is becoming denuded and create awareness for those who don't care. It's easy to become greedy and busy with the destruction of nature just to gain wealth. But for us, that path leads to suffering. Those who are careless and don't think about the welfare of others are contributing to the destruction of humanity. It's our responsibility to protect our environment and ensure a better future for all.
A simple way of expressing disgust for environmental destruction and supporting the ecological protection drive would mean a lot. I believe there are still better leaders with a voice and influence to beat the destroyers, the environment killers. I give my support to those who care for humanity and the world. There's nothing more worth living than a peaceful and heaven-on-earth experience. When we sleep so deep and wake up with higher hopes and goals to accomplish. When we live in harmony with nature and keep our balance as we progress. There is nothing more in life than to keep everything fair and just.
My previous life experiences have made me stronger and made me think extraordinarily. My Life's Greatest Challenge prepared me for a more significant role in serving humanity through personal transformation and higher consciousness. I've been prepared for disaster preparedness for a possible worst-case scenario. The world is ever-changing and unpredictable. However, we can always foresee events based on current trends. Today, we are Dealing with The Impact of Climate Change. That's our reality, and we are now living in it. We can't stop it, but we can prepare for the worst thing to come to entirely survive. I mean not only on a physical level but also on emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. It's within our power to transform ourselves and positively impact the world. Life is good, and it is worth living to have a negligible influence on others. We can make an impact in our own way based on what we believe is right and for the betterment of other people. Our humanitarian actions will go a long way, creating a ripple of kindness and goodwill to improve the world. Our Heart's Desire: To live a Humanitarian Life Heart's Desire: To live a Humanitarian Life that will influence others to stand up and act for better mankind. We have higher hopes for ourselves, but we are also hoping more for humanity's future. As I remember, service life is a life worth living and well lived -- the humanitarian way.
© 2017 Del Cusay