A Sister's Though

Dear Bea,

You are way too young to know much about what ills can other people inflict to their fellowmen. I tell you, there are many of their sorts in this world. Do not be disheartened; instead be hopeful that such will come to pass, though it may not be as soon as you hoped it to be.

Some, too bad to say this, but are too young and yet are already too corrupt.
Some people may not use their mouth to talk because they feel that it’s easier to use their money to speak on their behalf.

At times, others can stomach bypassing some people’s rights in order to protect their personal gains and interests. You can only assume that they are miserable, but you can never really tell. You are not like them; you do not really have that thorough idea on why they do such and what for.

By now, you have realized that you cannot outright conclude that a person is intelligent because he has gotten himself a Latin honor when he graduated, for what matters is how he applies those theories in the arena of life where he deals with people, real people with real problems to handle. It’s saddening to note that one can just have the gall to treat others with a trial and error method. It’s as if people are like specimens in a laboratory. Whoever they are, pray for them. Bless their souls.

Some have been best of friends with their egos for the longest time. It seems that their egos are even bigger than their brains and hearts. When you ask them to be at least humane, they rattle. Do they let go of their precious egos? Shall they prick it with their act of kindness or admittance that they committed a mistake? Is that all easy to swallow one’s ego? I bet you have witnessed affront the answer to these questions. Yes, it’s No. Know that it’s possible that in the passing of time and with a certain extent of maturity, their dreaded egos will eventually subside.

By now, you can attest that manners do not go along with wealth. No one can buy manners, however those are free for everyone to embrace and live out. If others do not act the way you have expected them to, do not be dismayed. Know that you are not in control of them. They have their own set of thinking. The consequences of their actions are not for you to bear in the future, it’s theirs. Even how loony, self-centered and inconsiderate they can get at times, still pray for them.

In your pursuit of your purpose in life, you will realize that the world is more than just about you. In your future battles, fight not just for yourself but for others as well. I know your principles are way too important than any amount of money you can get, and that’s why you are admirable.

Be a slave of your principles and your rights, but never of money. Do not attach yourself to worldly things for they are very transitory. Know that your possessions do not and will never define who you are; your worth as a person is more than any fancy and expensive things you can acquire.

Lastly I ask you to remain firm. Stand up for your rights, even if others put a blind eye to it. Speak up even if it will fall on deaf ears. For after twenty years or so, it’s better to look back on your courage to stand up for what is right than to sulk for keeping within yourself what you ought to be asserting.

What matters now is not whether you were heard or not; what really matters is whether you have spoken. You gave your share of the story. It’s basically up to them what to do. After all, it’s very evident that your values are way different with them; you see situations in different perspectives.

With all these things you have experienced recently, never give up on the capacity of other’s to do good. Be kinder to those who hurt you, you just do not know how wrecked they may be as persons. We love you and for always, we will be here. We might not be that expressive most of the time, but know that we care :*