Let me open this essay with a striking reminder of our mortality and the fleeting nature of our concerns. The notion that none of us will be alive 150 years from now and that most of our current struggles will be “TOTALLY” forgotten is both humbling and sobering. It compels me to reflect on the futility of many of the things we stress over daily. It brings a sense of urgency to focus on what truly matters and to question whether our current pursuits will have lasting significance.

Looking back to 1872, we can glimpse how time erases even the most prominent figures from collective memory. We will notice how little we know or remember about people who once seemed vital to their world, then. It’s a poignant reminder that no matter how significant we may feel, time will eventually blur our existence. This thought is both unsettling and strangely liberating, as it challenges the importance we place on legacy and recognition.

Let’s recount past betrayals and violence over trivial material possessions highlighting the absurdity of human behavior driven by greed and power. Reflecting on how people once committed grave acts for items like a piece of land or a pinch of salt makes me realize how little has changed in human nature. The pursuit of material wealth and status often leads to irrational and harmful actions. It evokes a sense of disillusionment with humanity’s obsession with materialism.

Using Michael Jackson as an example, we can illustrate the temporary nature of fame and public memory. Despite Jackson’s enormous influence, even his legacy fades over time. This observation underscores the reality that not even the most iconic figures are immune to being forgotten. It challenges the modern obsession with fame and reminds us that true value lies in more enduring qualities than mere recognition.

The inevitability of death and the eventual irrelevance of material possessions is a sobering reminder of our shared fate. The idea that the things we currently hold dear will one day be meaningless prompts me to reconsider the importance of accumulating wealth and status. This realization encourages a more mindful approach to life, focusing on meaningful experiences and relationships rather than material accumulation.

The call to “let love lead” and avoid malice, jealousy, and comparison resonates deeply. We can only advocate for a life filled with genuine happiness for others and kindness, reminding us that life is not a competition. This truth feels refreshing and necessary in a world often dominated by rivalry and envy. It inspires a shift in perspective toward a more compassionate and supportive approach to living.

The reminder that we will all “transit to the other side” eventually brings a sense of unity and equality. Regardless of our differences, we all share the same ultimate destiny. This thought is both humbling and comforting, as it highlights the transient nature of life and the importance of living authentically. It encourages me to appreciate the present moment and the connections we make with others.

This reflection serves as a powerful call to perspective and mindfulness. It challenges us to look beyond the superficial aspects of life and focus on what truly matters. The message to “take life easy” and prioritize love, kindness, and genuine happiness over material pursuits and competition is a reminder of the beauty and fragility of life. This leaves me feeling inspired to live more consciously and compassionately, appreciating the simple joys and connections that make life meaningful.

These are rainy days and we do not know how many people are well prepared for it. We have seen the devastation of many farms that were hit by the floods. The destruction of crops will surely affect food supply in the next few months. We cannot expect too much come harvest time as many of our plants, especially rice which is our staple food, had been washed by the heavy rains and floods. There still will be harvest time no matter what, but the produce of our farms will surely be lean as plants were inundated. Rice that already started bearing healthy grains were suddenly washed out by the floods.

If these are lean months where the supply of rice is low, causing prices of our staple food to rise almost on a daily basis, much more crisis is coming in the aftermath of the torrential rains. People must face the reality of an impending food shortage due mainly to the destruction of many plants, rice above all. But with the current crisis we are in, it is quite difficult for many people to save enough for the leaner months that is sure to come. While we can foresee the effects of the flood that hit the region, many will be unable to find means to prepare for such impending shortages in the supply of food and other basic needs.

We truly need to revive the basic lessons demonstrated by ants, that small creature that shows unparalleled industry and diligence in gathering enough stocks for the rainy days. It is truly unfortunate that we tend to conveniently forget such lessons, setting on a happy-go-lucky lifestyle, if not total laziness to gather enough for the occurrence of rainy days. We have so much time to produce the basic needs we need during better times of the year. Unfortunately, we prefer to enjoy the times of bountiful harvest without saving enough for the days when we cannot earn due to the rains.

It is sometimes awesome to observe our penchant to just keep singing in the rain. We tend to enjoy the moment by spending instead of saving every extra penny from our hard-earned money. This is evident in the proliferation of machines that our people love to croon to while away their time in the guise of leisure after work. We are caught with our inclination to be happy by our manifest preference for the videoke that eats money than buying tools of trade that produces money. These are fundamental reasons why we often fell yawning with empty bellies during rainy days.
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