Jun 10, 2012

Life lessons I learned from PBB this week (Twitter-style)

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Finally, everything was panned out. Photo credit: PBB Official Website
#Awkward

Let’s face it, life is full of awkward (dreadful, even) moments. It’s up to us how we deal with them. It’s not easy, but these challenges make us better individuals. That is if we come out alive from them. But hey! God doesn’t give us something we won’t be able to handle. Heads up. There’s always an end to a tunnel. Unless it’s closed for renovations then you have a big problem.

#Assumera

It’s never a good thing to assume, especially when it comes to relationships. If you’re left to assume the specifics of your relationship then you’re in trouble. Everything should be laid down through proper communication. Many relationships have gone down in flames because both parties didn’t bother to bridge the communication gap. Always be clear on what you want out of a relationship.



#NoSecrets

Haven’t you learned anything from Philippines telenovelas and movies, and in real life? There is no such thing as a secret. Well, you can probably keep it for some time, but never for eternity. In truth, a secret is supposed to be broadcasted, not hidden. The best way to avoid dirty secrets? Be honest. Be upfront. However cliché this may sound, honesty is still the best policy.

#Okay

With this show I attach okay with lying. Whenever somebody says “I’m okay” he or she is definitely lying. Please, stop saying that you’re okay when we both know that you’re not. I won’t think less of you if you’re not okay. What will make me think less of you is if you lie straight to my face. And that’s also not healthy. You’re putting too much stress on your mind, body, and soul. You’re not a superhero, okay?

#LikeAMan

It takes nothing to make a mistake, but it takes a man to face the consequences of those mistakes. Everyone has their inevitable right to be stupid every once in a while. Nobody is perfect, they say. The important thing is to learn from these shortcomings. And by learn I mean you carry those lessons until your dying day. There’s no point in saying sorry; in asking for forgiveness if you won’t learn from them.

#DoWhatYouThinkIsRight

The right thing is a subjective thing. Everybody has their own concept of what is acceptable and detestable. No manual can tell you the exact right thing you should do. You have to trust your own set of principles and your instinct. There will be people who will critic you for your decisions, but never heed them. If after your decision you can still sleep soundly at night then you did the right thing.