It is like a self-proclaimed event by our community today, which speaks about and reminisces of the moments that usually escape our memory. Remember the bisaya saying, “Ang gahom walay kalimot, ang kalimot walay gahom.” Time is limited for us here and thus, unwise to spend it unconsciously and inefficiently. I’ve invited some of my folks to answer few questions which are relevant to the event. The questions were:
1) What is the most important thing that you forgot to do or to say for the past two weeks or more which affected your current disposition today?
2) What advice can you share to the netizens to avoid forgetfulness?
Now, let us here what they have to say!
1) The most important thing that i forgot to do was to be grateful for things in my life. Being grateful shifts my focus to everything I have now and it changes my mood to a more positive one. It’s a self reminder of the abundance that God has provided for me.
2) To make lists and prioritise your important tasks etc. Keep a diary or meditation is a good exercise for the brain; Train your brain to focus.
Abe was born in Negros Oriental and grew up with his parents in United Kingdom. He graduated with a Bachelors Honora in Fine Arts in Hertfordshire University. He will be soon teaching in one of the prestigious schools here in Cebu as an art and music teacher.
1) Sometimes I forget to say thank you. Thank you for breath, for water, for health, for life. I end the day forgetting to say Thank You for another day.
2) All one needs to do is take at least 5 minutes to pause, look at the night sky (or a sunrise even) and collect thoughts, look back fondly at memories and pray. All we need to remember is just a little peace-inner peace.
Chloe is a Mass Communications graduate from the University of the Philippines. She was once a communications coach and events host and most interestingly, was crowned as the 1st runner up of Ms Cebu 2012. Presently, she works for an airline company as a flight stewardess.
1) I usually forget to take good care of my HEALTH ....I am always reminded of this when I’m sick at home or standing at a funeral. Appreciating good health should be done daily and not only when we feel pain or illness. Health is wealth. I should remind myself of this more often.
2) KEEP YOUR BRAIN ACTIVE, play games that depend on remembering. EAT HEALTHY, EXERCISE and GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
Bryan John graduated in the University of San Carlos with course in Business Administration. Presently, he works in a highly reputable bank here in Cebu City.
1) What I forgot to do is to spend valuable time to hone my craft. I had a habit of procrastination which delays some project that I eagerly wanted to pursue. Instead of focusing one thing at a time, I allowed myself to be indulged into different activities without mastering what I am good at. I overlooked on this matter a lot of times, however through times of reflection and self- evaluation, I was able to concentrate my abilities to something greater which resulted to my present business on health and wellness.
2) Doing some research and reading new updates about our society could possibly gain their awareness. On the other hand, talking about self- awareness this time... We all have high capacity for this but is left inactivated. To achieve self-awareness we can start on some observation exercises. Now here, we might be able to see some negativity but we have to remind ourselves to be proactive and not reactive on some situation. Another thing is through meditation, and yes I do meditate and practice yoga. It really helps me a lot to to be present at the moment and cultivate each day.
To avoid being forgetful, you can start the habit of taking notes, setting a daily reminder of the things you need to accomplish. To write down your key plans and priorities.
Anne is the founder and a managing director of a well known Yoga fitness studio and a health detox bar here in Cebu.
1) I forgot to form my own rock band. Now, circumstances have changed, but I lost some kindred spirits in the process due to distance, time, profession, or change of passion.
2) Pursue your passions, engage in activities promoting self-worth or improvement, and stop taking selfies.
Atty. Ronel passed the Bar exams last 2009. Presently, he works for the government as Prosecutions officer.
1) I forgot to pick up my laundry and as a result, I wasn't able to wear my lucky shirt to a very important project presentation! But luckily I still aced the project. I realized that having a lucky shirt isn't true, so from then on I already wear any shirt I choose to my project presentations.
2) A. Gingkgo Biloba B. Carry a small notebook and Take notes C. Make a to do list first thing in the morning
Chad passed the Architectural board exam last 2007. He is at the same time a triathlete. Presently, he works for and is a principal partner in an Architectural firm here in Cebu.
Life is what we make it. Please don’t forget this thought.
Elizabeth Santiago
iSTORYA League of Writers
El works in a law firm as a paralegal who is a law student as well. She loves playing badminton, boxing, music, her friends... and she loves to write.
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