We are on day 5 of the official “Safe at Home” mandate. I’ve been working from home. It’s true when they say that when you lose something, that’s when you learn to appreciate it. I’ve always been a homebody, but I always love the option of being able to go out and hang out with friends. Now that’s taken away, I’m realizing the importance of human connection. I didn’t realize how much I needed it or at least didn’t realize how it plays a vital role in surviving.
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The Many Pillars of Life
When we talk about pillars, we think about the columns that hold up a building. They support the building from falling. The word “pillar” has multiple meanings. Other than supporting a building, a pillar can be people or thing provides a reliable support for someone or something. Well, first and for most, my strongest and greatest pillar in my life is the God Almighty. I believe he sends people into our lives to be our pillars.
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect when these women have been sent into my life. I’m the only girl and the youngest of 2 brothers. I never had a little sister. I’m thankful for these women, my cousins. Hazel (left) and I met for the first time back in December when I visited the Philippines. We bonded instantly. We were able to engage in deep conversations about life, the best conversations to have!
Ivy (right) and I met when I was in high school and she was a little girl. We reconnected in December and boy how it’s interesting when you see yourself in another person. She’s like my “junior”… I like to call her my inner spirit animal, hahaha! She’s everything I keep hidden away. This is why I admire her, she’s brave and fierce!
So the three of us have something in common. We are the youngest of our siblings! I think that’s probably why we latched together so quickly and so well. These girls have been an amazing support in my life. They are accepting and nonjudgemental. They gave me a better appreciation for family. It’s important to have the support of your family. Especially through the struggles that we face. They are the 2 pillars that I lean on constantly to stay up and afloat as I navigate this special expedition called life.
Trying to Figure Things Out vs. Accepting Things How They Are
I’m off to the Philippines again! I’m actually traveling alone this time. It’s a little scary, but exciting at the same time.
This is a vacation, but also a soul searching journey. Life has been an internal, uphill battle. The question at this moment is– am I trying to figure things out? Or am I trying to learn how to accept things how they are?
