There are times when we find ourselves
trampled upon by criticisms, ridicules, or unfair treatment by or expectations of others,
pulled down by the pain of rejection or failure,
debilitated by our weaknesses or perceived lack of abilities,
blinded by the darkness of our own insecurities or negative self-perceptions,
even unduly imprisoned in virtual or physical cages at times by the very same people, systems, or institutions we respect and trust to do the right thing for us,
or
simply bothered by the other burdens of our everyday lives.

Even when such happen, it’s better to choose to
learn from the feedback,
do and be better than before,
muster abilities and inner strength,
see the light to have more positivity and optimism,
free ourselves and exercise our rights,
and
have faith and know that there’s always hope.

Soaring needs weightlessness. It takes lightening the load and looking up.

– Esperanza Pretila

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