Before I study, I just want to get my thoughts out about the recent talk I just had. Basically, I'll be writing about my entire talk and add all the things that I think would've made it better. Plus, it's for the benefit of those who weren't there, and probably need this in their life right now.
So I was invited to be the speaker for YFC-Ateneo's first prayer meeting and when they told me that the theme for the first PM would be "Who am I?", I hesitated. I'm not going to lie, I wanted to say no. Because first of all, I don't even really know who I am yet. I didn't know what I could say or what advice I could give to people, to make sure that they can answer the same question. And second of all, I haven't really spoken in front of a crowd. I mean, it's been a while since anyone's asked me to give a talk for an event or for anything. I'm not exactly the friendliest face in the crowd (that's why people always get the wrong first impression of me - and I kind of do it on purpose to protect myself) and I think that's why a lot of people don't really expect to hear anything good out of me (proven from so many people who usually tell me after a talk "No offence but, I never thought I'd learn so much from you" - none taken). I know I probably give off the wrong vibe to so many people, that's why I'm mostly unsure of myself - unsure if I'm saying things that could help a lot or help just one. But I took the opportunity to say yes to helping people this time and hoped and prayed that whatever came out of my mouth that day, people would take it to heart and I hope that I've done more help than damage. July 18, 2014 First Prayer Meeting for 2014 "Who Am I?" I started talking about myself. Mostly my failures and the things that happened in my life that made me question who I was, who I am.
Now, how do we get over this? Personally I thought of two ways to make sure that you keep yourself in check. Two ways to make sure that you do the right things for yourself that would lead you to figuring out who you want to become and who you are. 1. Self-reflection (Me Time)
2. Good Company
For the last part, I just want to remind everyone to ask themselves the right questions.
It's not easy, it won't be easy and it's still not easy for me. But now I've figured out what to do and nothing's stopping me to become the best self that God has in store for me.
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