Opportunities to help and be helped are things to be cherished.

The outreach
activity of extending a hand to other people especially to those less fortunate was
quite a heartwarming sight. Based on the pictures that I had captured during the
said activity, I can conclude that it was indeed an inspiring and heartwarming
activity that encouraged each and everyone of us to exercise making other people
happy. Bonding with those children in Puro National High School at Puro,
Caoayan, Ilocos Sur; was an honor for those who have attended. In our own little
ways, we made them happy. The outreach activity experienced had allowed them
to share what they have and bring smiles to those students. Having the
opportunity to interact with those students gave them an additional learning in
life. I have learned trough them that happiness and contentment are choices. We
have our freedom to choose, whether to be happy and be contended in life or
not. With this, I also learned to appreciate things around me, especially God’s
countless blessings that I did not pay much attention before. It also taught me
that life is not all about receiving, but also about giving and sharing what one can
offer. No matter whether we are rich or poor, we must always remember that
God is counting on us to help others.
And lastly, I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others
along the way makes you evaluate who you are. Being able to help is a privilege
for us for it teaches us how to become concerned to those who are in need, it
helps us to understand the spirit of compassion and to share what we have to and
abolish the selfishness hidden deep within us and we could make a meaningful
day by doing good deeds for other people.
JEMARIE Q. ANDALLO, MAEd Student