Big Problems, Small Problems

Have you ever felt that you want to give up on something and quit because life seems to be pushing you too hard? I often feel this at work when i wanted to quit because of multiple tasks that need to be accomplished simultaneously. Plus some people who are so darn insecure about themselves that try to pull you down. Is this life?

While doing my work juggle, a friend of mine called me up and asked me to be the guest speaker of their activity. I asked what the activity was all about and she quickly answered me, its for the community. Here i am again with my passion to serve communities, said yes despite the fact that the event would be on the next day and i had to travel around 2 hours from Manila to reach Baliuag, Bulacan.

Finally i was there. I was wearing this subtle blue long sleeves and black pants with black leader shoes, which by the way, i haven't worn for ages. I was a bit uncomfortable with the attire and even became more uncomfortable when people there started to treat me as a person in rank or position.

I just prayed that my part would end soon and kept on checking my watch. Fast forward, and the event ended. Then after the event, we went out to get some drink. I love the place where they brought me.

Sharing with what had happened, they started talking about problems and mounds of problems with what had happened and should have happened, their qualms about the school, and the unfelt support of the admin.

I thought to myself, these people should not be worrying too much since their program is a lone one and they have the focus to do it. I was comparing them with what i do, thinking about the programs and projects implemented nationwide. But what i saw in their eyes is the sincerity of heart that wishes to make the program better for the people in the community. Their hearts are so warm that they already integrated themselves to the community system. So amazing these people that they offer their lives to serve.

I was taken aback. I though i was serious with my big problems, as I thought they were, and trying to seek answers, these people have the strongest desire with their small problem, if it were for me, to be solved in as much i do.

Going down to their level was the only way to feel and see the situation better. I placed myself is their shoes. I was stunned by the situation they are in. It is a big problem now. I really wanted to ease them during that night with stories of life and stuff.

I really enjoyed their company. So genuine and fun. I hope I could come back and be with them for fun's sake.

Lessons learned? Problems are problems if we treat them as one. Optimism is needed in order to fight back and never lose hope. Our commitment is what we hold on to; to continue serving. There are no big problems or small problems, they are all but challenges in our lives that God wants us to learn something out of it. The key is, never panic and point fingers.