Name: Louray Jean A.

Bereber Date: June 30, 2019

Section: BSED-II Professor: MJ Tan

Reflection Number 2
“Lose to Achieve”

Inside our house, we have this framed poster called “Thoughts for the Day”, its actually a
table or collection of advices where you have to close you eyes and follow the advice your finger
lands on. I seldom use the poster but I use it whenever I need extra encouragement for the day.
This is the advice I had: “See problems as opportunities for growth and self- mastery.” I was
surprised to read it because it sounds like a really spot- on advice for me at that moment.

These past few months, I faced a lot of frustrations in terms of my career. I received a lot
of rejections in government offices because of very vague reasons. For me, as someone new
exploring in the workfield, it did kind of hurt to be rejected. As I reflect on that quote, I realized
that I am riding this rollercoaster called life, where its made to have its ups and downs. And right
now, this is just one of those “down” times. Growing up, I see myself as a very competitive
person. I always put extra effort into something that I love to do. I always believe that all of us
are capable of doing something extraordinary. Just like a caterpillar turning into a beautiful
butterfly. I mean, it is part of our destiny to be wonderful people in the future (if we chose to). I
work really hard to achieve my goals and I hate losing. Perhaps, this is the reason why I make
my downfalls a big deal because I think that I didn’t do well enough. Personally, I feel confident
that I can do things out of my comfort zone. I excel in things that I always do (academically and
career- wise) but I can’t deny that I still feel stagnant as a person.

I remembered what Sylvester Stallone said in an interview “You have to fail a hundred
times to succeed once.” His statement stunned me and made me understand more on what’s
lacking inside of me. Maybe the frustrations or mistakes we made are actually blessings in
disguise because it made me realize how far I am in this journey. I felt bad for not being thankful
enough. I complained a lot, and I didn’t realized how everything that has happened, good or bad,
are more than enough to be thankful every single day. By being too focused on something, I
forgot the very essence of living peacefully. I hope that this realization would guide me through
the road of contentment.

Prayer Request:

Dear Lord, I haven’t been thankful enough for the blessings that you gave in to my life and my
family every minute of my life. I pray for contentment, strength and guidance for me to become
a better servant. I thank you, Lord God, for breaking me and transforming me to be more useful
in your glory. Help me to accept my weaknesses, as you, My God, accepted it with all you heart.
I am praying for your forgiveness in all of my shortcomings to you Lord. All these I ask in your
Name. Amen.