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1. What is the greatest problem/concern that is seemingly drowning you at the moment?

For me, siguro yung mga pangarap ko? kas ihindi ko alm kung nasa tamang landas ba ako. I get anxious of my future because I really want my dreams turn into reality. I do not know if it is God's will or not.

2. How were you able to cope? is praying or keeping your faith one of your 'go-to' solutions whenever problems seem to pile up?

Yes praying and faith is one of my go-to solutions because praying gives me peace and faith gives me the assurance on things I hoped for. Surrendering my worries to God is my number 1 solution on problems. Kasi hindi lahat kaya ko pero kaya Niya lahat dahil walang bagay na hindi Niya kayang gawin at ayusin.

3. After hearing the talk/sharing of our speakers & preacher, what is your most important 'take away' or 'baon'?

Being faithful to God and acceptance on things that aren't meant to be.

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1. What is the greatest problem/ concern that is seemingly drowning you at the moment? Please explain briefly:

Studies, medyo nahihirapan po talaga ako mag aral ngayun dahil alam ko po sa sarili kong hindi talaga natututo ng maayos dahil sa online set-up, kahit na almost 3 years na rin nasa online set-up hirap padin mag cope up and sa mga requirements na need ipasa sobrang dami and ang ikli lang ng time (1 week pero marami kasi subjects).

2. How were you able to cope? Is praying or keeping your faith one of your 'go-to' solutions whenever problems seem to pile up?

Araw araw lang po nagdarasal sa Diyos para gabayan, tulungan, at sundin lahat ng sasabihin niya po sakin at alam ko naman po na nandyan lang siya parati sa buhay ko at sa banal na espiritu na gumagabay satin lahat. Minsan nawawalan ako ng gana mag aral at dumating narin sa punto na iniisip ko po na wag nalang kaya ako mag aral dahil nahihirapan na talaga ako, pero nandyan din mama ko na gumagabay at sinasabi palagi sakin na magdasal lang ako at wag sumuko, dahil ang sumusuko hindi nagtatagumpay sa buhay.

3. After hearing the talk/ sharing of our speakers & preacher, what is your most important 'take away' or 'baon'?

Manalig lang po sa Diyos parati at isipin muna ang mga pagkakamali at mga problema natin sa buhay, may oras din na magpahinga muna tayo saglit para lumakas din ang ating isip at puso para ganahan magsimula ulet at gawin kung ano ang nasimulan natin. Matagal pa ang college years ko kahit na sabihin mong 2 taon nalang at ggraduate kana, hindi ko iniisip yun kasi mas iniisip ko yung mga struggles at mga dadating pang mga pagsubok sa buhay na hindi ko inaasahan dadating.

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ito ang isa kong hinaharap ngayon. kung saan nahihirapan ako at hindi alam kung saan hahanap ng pera para sa tuition ko lagi ako naghahanap ng raket/sideline para maitaguyod ko ang aking pag aaral. at palagi ako nagisispag dahil kailangan ko need supportahan ang aking mga magulang pambigay. Ang aking ginagawa nalang ay pinagpanatili kung manalangin sa panginoon araw araw na gabayin nya ako sa mga dapat kong gawin at sa mga susunod pa na araw. panatalihin na ang pamilya ko ay malusog at tulungan nya ako sa mga oportunidad sa mga trabaho. Ang nadala ko naman na baon sa nag preach na pastor sa amin ay ang "Psalams 69: 1-18", kung saan nalulunod sya at kinakausap nya ang panginoon na iligtas sya. Sa aking eksplenasyon sa baon na yun ay sa una sya ay nag doubt kay lord sa una dahil sa kanyang pag ka lunod at nung hindi na sya nalunog dahil unti unti nyang pinagkakatiwalaan ang panginoon doon nya nakikita ang kanyang paglilingkod sa diyos

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Being an officer and a student leader has an impact on my academic achievement. especially when you have such high expectations of yourself and are constantly under pressure from yourself. I'm hoping to get through this year without affecting my mental health because I know God is always with me.

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My greatest concern right now is that I'm starting to lose motivation again since so much has been going on and I'm not sure what to do or whether what I've been doing is the right thing. I'm able to talk about it with God through prayers as well as through my friends, and they have been supporting me as I navigate this road as my method of coping. The key takeaway from the talk is that any problem will be resolved right away or will only last a short while, therefore we should learn how to cope with it rather than resist it.

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1. The greatest concern I've been experiencing as of the moment is that I feel like I am lost. Physically, I am here. But mentally and emotionally, I don't know what to do exactly to feel better. I want to be like my old self again, but I'm still trying to find it.
2. What I do to cope up is spend time with the Lord, and tell him what I am feeling at the present time and at the same time, I would ask him about what I should do.
3. My "baon" from this recollection is that I am once again reminded that Jesus is there to save me from being drowned and that I am not alone.

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Lately I've been so anxious about my future. I'm slowly drowning with my thoughts in overthinking what must happen to me in the future. Everytime I start to overthink, I usually listen to mass homilies and start to reflect. 

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Lately I've been so anxious about my future. I'm slowly drowning with my thoughts in overthinking what must happen to me in the future. Everytime I start to overthink, I usually listen to mass homilies and start to reflect. 

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1. I made a mistake in my friendship with someone.
2. Praying helps to relieve me from my dwelling and guilt.
3. My most important takeaway was that even though I'm at the sea of galilee at the moment, I know the wind will pass away soon for God is there to save me.

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1. The greatest problem / concern that seems to be drowning me is regarding my academics. I know that this course is hard already, but it seems to be getting harder as this semester passes by. Each day, my worry is how to pass all my academic courses.

2. Before I sleep, I always ask for God's guidance because I think I worry too much. I ask for Him to give me courage, knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Whenever I encounter problems that makes me almost want to give up, I ask for Him to strengthen my faith and keep going whatever may happen.

3. The most important 'take away' for me is that in life, we will always encounter a lot of storms just like Peter came down out of the ship and walked on the water, he became afraid of the storm and began to sink. However, if we have our faith and will call Jesus to ask for help, we will not get drowned. I always remember that it may be stormy now, but it can't rain forever.

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Everything hurts, how my parents neglected me, how my friends left me, how I'm not good enough that no matter how hard I try I will always be mediocre and will never be the best. My personal life is draining me so much and the program/path that I am taking is draining me as well.

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I don't know what to say or to do. It seems like life is drowning me with problems :< I lost my mother 2 years ago, I'm slowly giving up sa passion ko, I feel very sad and drained now because those problems pushed me down na dahilan para mawalan ako ng gana to do my task, chores and even schoolworks. I am not the same me anymore. The carefree, intelligent and happy person is gone. I want to go back to the old me but life don't always give us what we want kaya all I can do is to accept the present na lang.

I am still grieving and I can't do something para makamove on dahil araw-araw mas nadadagdagan ang problem ko. I hope I can swim across this sea of Galilee at hindi lumubog ang barko na sinasakyan ko. I know God is always here and kumakapit pa din ako. Thank you for this recollection dahil kahit papaano gumaan ang pakiramdam ko. May God heal me and help me to be me.❤

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I feel confused and doubtful with a lot of things in my life. Through my family, friends, and other people I was somehow able to cope with the challenging thought of not being sure with what I want. Through prayer and the constant support from the people around me, I hope I can be able to find the answers I am looking for and that I can love myself freely.

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It was something someone told me and sure is. Every time it gets hard I cry to Him. Knowing He listens to everything makes me feel valued and even though He is not with me I have someone to rely on when everything gets heavy

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After all the biblical and real-life lessons tackled, isang bible passage lang talaga pumapasok sa isip ko, at ayon ay PSALMS 23:4 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.". Pakiramdam ko, plano ni God na maka-attend ako sa recollection na 'to to enlightenment me that everything is under His control, and that I should just cast all my cares and lay all my burdens to Him. This recollection really helps a lot to lighten the heavy feeling I have been keeping for a long time. Oo, nandito pa rin. May bigat pa rin. But surely, in Jesus name, I claim that in His will and right time, all of this will passed.

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I am tired. Tired of trying, tired of hoping, and tired of waiting that something would change. As of now, praying was the only thing I can still do. Yet, I am not sure that doing such a thing can bring the changes I for long dreamed of.

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I am physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted about everything. I just want to be at ease. I just want everything to be clear. I just want my peace back. I just want to experience again what it feels to have genuine love and happiness. I am drowning by my own thoughts and feelings, to the point that I want to end everything. However, I thank my friends and my family for being there. They are the ones who kept me from moving forward. Maybe without them, there is no “me” existing here in this world already. Through this session, I think I was able to feel comfort. I pray and hope for my own peace and happiness. I am surrendering everything to God, my worries and fears.

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I just don't know anymore...

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MAHIGPIT NA YAKAP PARA SA LAHAT <3333

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It may feel so heavy and destructing right now, but I am praying that I am still on the right path. I hope these will all soon pass, whilst finally having the greatest and most genuine smile with my family. May this be the right path for me to be in right now, and may this be the path I would still be walking through in the future.

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The greatest problem that I have at the moment is not being able to pass and letting everyone down. Even with the efforts I give, it doesn't seem enough.

I'm still struggling with this but after asking for His guidance, I now try to focus on more important things. Isang araw muna at wag lagi papangunahan ang sarili dahil hindi naman sigurado ang nasa hinaharap.

Maraming dadaan na mga problema pero sa tulong Niya, mga kaibigan, at pamilya ay malalagpasan ko ang mga problema at ang makukuha ko dun ay mga aral na lagi kong dadalhin habang buhay.

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Right now, I feel lost. Lost in a way that I don't know if this is the way I should do things. I don't know if its okay if losing people I value dearly is part of my journey. If losing myself is part of this journey. I don't know if this is part of your plans for me. But, dear Lord, I am still hopeful. I am hopeful that these hardships are worth it. I am hopeful that through this I will find my way to you. I hope that I will grow and my love for you will grow. I know Lord, our God, that you are with me, and that you will always protect me. So, I will wait and I will pray.

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I am not with myself these past few weeks, maybe because of something small, small things that've been piling up from the start, small things that is not yet faced. All of these was the reason sometimes I question life. And yet here I am, waking up every day feeling at ease, at peace. Because of how God was able to lead me throughout my daily life, guiding me in every obstacle that I'm currently facing and letting me know that in order to have spring, you must endure the season of winter. Thank you, Lord.

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I get so overwhelmed easily. I am pressured by all the expectations that they have of me. It is tiring and draining when your family sees you as the last straw to succeeding for them

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I am physically and mentally tired to the point na di ko na kilala yung sarili ko. Hindi ko alam bakit napunta sa point na ganito and hindi ko alam paano mababalik yung dating ako, the positive and supporter. Dear God help me find myself again and let me feel the happiness that I deserve.

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It is quite exhausting for me right now because I've been through a lot without telling or sharing my difficulties with other people. I want to see myself inspired once more to pursue what I love, and I also want to feel validated. I want to be understood and I want to discover how to protect myself from suffering. Every time I pray, I express my belief in God's plan for my life

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I don't even know if I still going to able to make it up to 4th year with all of the pressure I am experiencing right now in my studies. I still remember the day I prayed to God, to give Letran as my school for college and that is the prayer I'm still holding right now. God help me to enter Letran with scholarship, and I know, and I have a faith with him that he will also be able to help me finish this course as a scholar.

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I'm so tired. I'm bombarded with school works as well as responsibilities here at home. It also gets draining when you study hard for a test and you don't get what you expected. I don't even have much time for myself because I'm either busy with studying or busy doing house chores. :(

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I am suffering from something (sickness) that is taking my confidence away, I have a lot of doubts on myself and I don't think I can survive the path that I chose, I feel so lost.

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I just feel very tired everyday from all of the problem that I need to face. The sadness is always be there no matter what. I will just need to continue for everything.

The only thing that I can do is to cry by myself always.

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I don't know my purpose. If I should continue this course or not. I am exhausted, tired, and anxious with my future. I feel like I am a burden in myself and in my family. I am not feeling myself lately, and I think I am having relapses of my younger trauma. I hope I can find my purpose and passion in life.

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For the past few months, it felt heavy for me. There were days that I think that I cannot make it and I should just give up. However, every time I face obstacles, I constantly get past by it with the guidance of our Lord. Indeed, this too shall pass. We should just keep our faith in Him. Trust the process and you'll get to your destination soo enough.

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I am overwhelmed with workload that i need to comply to, and I am constantly worrying if I would be on the dean’s list again this semester, and it’s quite draining to work hard all the time

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Dear God,
Please teach me how to face difficult seasons in my life. I feel scared every time I encounter situations that are out of my control. I tend to focus on my weaknesses. I doubt in your goodness and easily forget the miracles that you did.

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I am physically, mentally, and emotionally tired because of academics. Putting too much pressure on myself to do well in my academics to avoid disappointment from the people around me. There are times I want to give up, but I can't because there are people who are working hard just to send me to school. I wish I could easily open up my worries to lessen what I am feeling right now.

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I come before you full of fear and anxiety because life has become uncertain and even frightening not just for me, but to every people around me. I ask that you help us through this day, this hour, and each and every moment. I am sorry for doubting you at times, but here i am believing your words and taking comfort in your love, guidance, and promises to us. I'll trust in you to calm our hearts and relieve our fears. That when we're crushed by fears and anxiety, remind us of Your power and Your grace. Fill us with Your peace as we trust in You and You alone.

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i dont feel good enough in everything i do, its always "sakto lang" and "pwede na". its hard especially if ako mismo nang ppressure sa sarili ko.

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mga pagsubok na dumating ngayon na hindi mo inaasahan. pero kailangan mo maging matapang at maging matatag para malampasn lahat ng problema. hanggat nanjan siya hinding hindi ka niya pababayaan sa ano mang pagsubok o hadlang na dumating sa ating buhay.

FAITH
Having Faith hinding hindi ka pababayaan ng Panginoon. manalig ka at maniwala sakanya marami siyang plano para sayo marami man akong problemang dumating pero hindi niya ko pinabayaan.

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I feel so blessed that God provides us what everything that we have now. My greatest problem is what if I fail in life. I fail to fulfill all the things that I want and my family expect from me. I just need to continue and focus. Just pray and always include God in everything that I do.

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To be honest, I don't know; ever since my most loving best friend betrayed me in college, my only response to everything has been "I don't know."

I'm feeling suffocated and exhausted right now because of school, but I'm not sure what to do because it's my responsibility as a student to do everything my professor asks us to do.

I want to stop socializing with other people because I want peace of mind, but I need to socialize with various types of people because it drains my energy and ruins my inner peace. But I'm still at a loss for what to do.

I love my friends, but since the betrayal, I'm not sure if I can trust them all; I don't know their motives and intentions, so I'm isolating myself right now, torn between things and always end up choosing the decision that will ruin myself.

I care so much about other people that I often forget to take care of myself.

Lord, please save me; I'm drowning and in pain right now, and no one knows. I hope you hear my prayers.

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I feel so empty, lost, and sad without even knowing why or what causes it. ang random actually and parang ang kapal ng mukha ko to feel this way considering na im living a good life.

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When I'm feeling overwhelmed in life, one of my go-to solutions is to pray. In spite of that, I continue on and complete my tasks.

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I'm having a hard time na intindihin yung sarili ko and minsan mas iniintindi ko pa yung iba. I want to have alone time. Sometimes, I question myself na bakit pag ako na hindi nila kayang gawin para sakin.

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After I prayed for coping with my problems, I always find signs and do the solutions. Wala naman madali sa buhay, kung may madali, sa umpisa lang. God is on our side palagi. Our faith will be and will always be tested. But we should always keep in our mind that it will all be worth it if we can face our problems and do the effort way, if not the best way.

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Iniisip ko na lang na sana lahat ng ginagawa ko, it will all makes sense in the future. SANA. T__T

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The greatest problem or concern that is seemingly drowning me at the moment is the pressure about life and the traumas keep hunting me.

I'm actually having a hard time to cope up with these problem, it felt like it has no solution. This year my faith was really tested, it hurts so much and I wanted it all to stop.

My take away from the talk is I know God will always be with me, whenever I feel drowning or the world is turning its back to me, I need to remember that he will walk with me towards this journey of my healing.

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The greatest concern or problem that seemingly drowning me at the moment is me being restless. There are times that when I am like resting, it doesn't feel rest at all. Many thoughts are running in my head and some what ifs. There are also moments where I only like to be alone and not talk or reply in anyone.

Praying is one of my way to have solutions to my problems. I know that God will help me and guide me on what I have been experiencing. He will always be there for me to listen and be that someone who will listen to my worries.

The take away that I have learned from the talk or sharing earlier is that there is always someone who will be with us, will save us, and heal us in anything that we are facing in life.

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Today, I am grateful that some things that I thought I cannot conquer, I conquered now. Everything is just indeed disguised, either you are in a good or bad situation, you just have to keep going, you do not know what lies ahead. I am grateful, but at the same time still anxious about what future I will have, the decisions I will make, and the actions I take. The future scares me because I have no knowledge about it, and encounter myself slowly detaching from the Lord, as my mind widens from the world. But I will still be open to growing it.

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This is one of many concerns that I have that is kind of drowning me at the moment and it's because i'm being left out on purpose. I've been in this situation like this before but I tried my best to stay with them. I moved on and tried my best to forget the memories I had with them in the last 7 years and I can say that I did moved on but with the friends I have right now is making me somehow feel the same way. When I am around them, it makes me just want to disappear.

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Everyday is the same and I feel like I’m not enjoying life.

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academic responsibilities

I agree, everything feels so fast paced. Ang daming requirements and deadlines parang 'di ko naeenjoy ang pagiging 2nd yr ko. Alam kong kakayanin ko rin ito kasi nandyan si God.

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Physically and emotionally tired of everything. I feel like I'm just waking up to attend my class, eat, do my schoolwork, and then sleep the same routine every day. I feel like I am being left behind because my friends are happy with the continuous blessings they receive, and sometimes I envy them. Still, at some point, in the back of my mind and heart, I know He will give me the best things in life at the right time. I need to wait and prepare myself for the things that will come.

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My current problem for now is lack of encouragement and drowning myself and make me tired, The one solution that i used to do right now is keep my faith to god, i know that there is a end in this problem, I believe that god will provide the solution that i need to do, So no i'll just keep my faith up and believe in myself together with our god, This rellection is timely for my situation right now, i've experiencing breakdowns due to many challenges that im facing, So that the take away for the talks is to keep strong have courage and fight all the strong wind and waves that i been facing and believe in god and have faith,Through this i can have solve my problems. Being Strong, Believe, Faith is the key.

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What if bumalik ang greatest "what if" mo?

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My takeaway is, the time will come when I will find that "something missing in my life" because God has a perfect time for everything and for everyone.

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Lately, I have been feeling something is missing in my life. I have every material things I have but I still feel something is missing. And I am still looking for it

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In God's perfect time, we will meet again

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but as a student who have an opportunity, i just need to seize them. but is it really okay to rest right?

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I have learned that God never fails to guide and protect us...

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I'm at this moment where I do not know if I'm going to continue or not with my current situation-personal life and schoolwork comes all at once. I constantly feel drowning with thoughts that is fatal and slowly consuming me to be stray. But my God is greater and big among all of these. My faith to Him is the reason to keep going. He will rescue me.

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What bothers me currently is the pressure to find job as soon as I graduate even though I'm still  at my 2nd year of college. I kept on wanting to earn money so that I could repay those people who supports my studies. However, sometimes I tend to give up as I chose my course based on my passion. I can't stop thinking that I should've chose the practical one so that I could earn money quickly.

Nonetheless, "andito na ko eh" I'm slowly coming closer to my dream. I cope up through reminding myself the benefits and happiness I can have with the course and career I chose. Of course, praying helps me keep on track of my path. Especially if I have no one to talk to, I have God.

From this recollection, with the speaker's eagerness to enlighten and recollect ourselves I am able to understand my feelings and see that there are others feel the same way. I was able to connect more with God and strengthen my relationship with him. Overall, I learned that love is the vital point to relieve the noise inside pur heads.

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I just want everything to be aligned and be a successful person in the future

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I feel anxious about my future. I pray for guidance everyday and always pray to God to help me move forward in my life.

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All throughout the recollection, it's been another great experience for me to unwind. I have problems that I am encountering at the moment but because because of this meeting, I reflect to myself, why and what could be the possible solutions to my problem. Maybe at the moment, the greatest concern that I have is that I still have a lot of pending task in my to-do list. On the past few weeks, I've been feeling tired and I don't know if I should continue or not. Whenever I feel this way, I rest and sometimes pray to God for guidance. The most important take away that I have learned through the recollection is that we should rest and be able to have someone to talk to. Sharing your thoughts or rants can be a good remedy to your soul. I pray that everyone will get to experience a happy life.

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Not having trust in myself have been drowning me always. There are times that I'm questioning myself, I'm questioning if I'm doing the right thing or choosing the right decision. And it stressed me out.

The only thing I can do to cope up is to cry and ask God for a hug and comfort. After that, life goes on.

In this recollection, the most important thing I learned is that God can provide everything we asked, even rest. Because in that rest we are able to generate everything what's on our minds. I'm grateful that I attended this recollection.

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And it's only getting worse.
But I need to keep pushing forward. I just need guidance and a spiritual crutch.

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My insecurities and what if’s are drowning me at the moment. The pressure to do better in my studies always sends me over the edge. And seeing other people my age had achieve so much more triggers my insecurities and what if’s. I tired of all the thoughts  running in my head that sometimes it is hard to sleep. Almost all the time I feel unmotivated, unwanted and a burden for people around me.

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sometimes I just feel tired about everything and all I wanna do is just to take a break from it. Though I know I can't because they rely on me. So, instead what I always do nalang is to pray and lift all my worries to God. Because I put all my trust and faith in Him, knowing that everything's gonna be okay someday with perseverance and faith.

This recollection made me appreciate everything around me because I know that God lay out His plans for me one at a time. And to have faith that everyrhing's gonna be well.

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I have never felt that easy and simple life, there is always questioning and anxiety that lurks around - even up to this date. From fearing whether if I will be accepted for who I am or not, from fearing whether if I will be marked as complete and pass in my subjects/courses or not, from fearing from the future of whether if it will bid success or another downfall, all of these surmounted such great stress and pressure. Through this recollection, comfort is achieved, relief is gained, as I am invited that there is hope.

Let also this be a reminder that hope is ever present and limitless. We just need to find it, take a hold of it, and embrace it. When we do, this is the greatest relief of all.

Thank you and God bless us all!

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Prayer seems to be really a great help in relaxing and reflecting about myself. Resting may not be applicable always but there are many ways to refresh and breathe. It is okay to rest, since we all experience tiredness even the Lord. And also, ask for help.

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I made a lot sins whether is an moral or venal sins. But I still ask to God forgiveness. Forgive me to every sins I made in my everyday life. I m fully have my faith to you Lord. In my heart, you are the savior and my light of hope.

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Until today, I am still struggling and worried on how will I attend school and work at the same time. My time for myself were decreased and needed to double time in accomplishing my tasks at school. I cope up by having a mindset that all the hardships that I'll be experiencing will just be a hurdle and I'll always motivate myself that I am doing this for myself and my family, ofcourse with the help of a prayer. My takeaway for this recollection is that it is okay to open up to someone. It helps me become comfortable and it lessen the stress in me.

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I'm just simply tired and empty at the moment, but still fighting and yun naman siguro ang mahalaga, to be stronger and to survive upcoming challenges with perseverance. 

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I'm just simply tired and empty at the moment, but still fighting and yun naman siguro ang mahalaga, to be stronger and to survive upcoming challenges with perseverance. 

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I'm currently facing academic problems as a sophomore student. I pray but I also do logical coping mechanisms like improving myself in terms of studying.

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Throughout all these years, I felt small and lost in life, drowned by an endless pile of problems and worries. Seeking and talking to God helped me overcome all of it. Di ko nga inakala na kakayanin ko yet here I am super grateful and still continuing to dream and to inspire.

Lately, I felt happy, seen, and most especially loved. I'm thankful na kahit struggling ako, Lord helped me overcome lahat ng takot at kaba ko sa buhay.

I'm thankful na God has allowed me to meet such wonderful and loving people, God has made me realize I'm capable of reaching my dreams, and lastly, I attained that sense of inner peace and self-love.

I hope if you're reading this please do connect with God and by that I'll always pray for you <3 Kaya yan mga kapatid!

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My life has been very tiring recently personal problems and pressure from family issue that affects my performance in academics along with myself. Although I am tired from this problems I always tell to myself that never give up God will always their for you no matter what.

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Nasa punto na ako ng buhay ko na tinatanong ko ang aking sarili kung tama ba ang landas na tinatahak ko. Hindi ko alam kung pinagpatuloy ko tong pag-aaral ko dahil gusto ko o dahil kailangan ko. Hindi ko na kilala ang sarili ko. Hindi ko alam an gusto kong maging, wala akong pangarap para sa sarili ko. Hindi ko alam paano ako magkaakroon ng pangarap. "okay lang yan" okay nga ba? Pagod na akong ipagpatuloy at tapusin ang nasimulan ko dahil wala akong motibasyon.
Lord, sana bigyan niyo ako ng kalinawagan ng isip upang malaman ko kung ano ang aking dapat kong gawin. Inaalay ko ang aking buhay sa inyo. Alam kong may plano ka para sakin, ako ay nagtitiwala at patuloy na magtitiwala sa inyo anuman ang mangyari sa aking buhay. Ako ay patuloy na nagpapasalamat sa inyo.

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I am currently 2nd year, I was supposed to be 3rd year by now but I stopped. I got tired by everything that came after me, I felt like I don't know my purpose anymore. I cannot admit to anyone that I am suffering and I don't know if I'm in the right path but I kept going even it was hard tbh. I just want things to end as painful as possible but I don't know what else should I do. I hope I can get through this, I just really hope that I will not be a disappointment to anyone, anymore.

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Lord, thank you for everything.  I promise I will continue serving with you. :)

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There have been great setbacks, both athletically and academically. I have been so exhausted for the past 2 years, just living day by day as if I was stuck in an endless cycle. I trust in you, Oh Lord, to help me see what is in store for me. May you give me brighter days so that I may fight through this.

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Lord don't let me drown in negative thoughts. 

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Lord don't let me drown in negative thoughts. 

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A few months ago, I was really anxious about what will happen to my future.

We can't do anything sa mga bagay na hindi natin kontrolado. We will just 'Sigh', "okay lang yan." Alam ko maraming tao dito ang napapaisip kung ano ang mangyayare next year, next two years next 3 years. Masaya parin ba? Pero, always remember we have God na hindi tayo hahayaang malubog sa sa ganitong pagiisip. Keep the head up and don't let negativity pull you down, guys! HEADS UP.

We have God sa tabi natin, guys! Kaya natin lahat to. Good luck on our future paths. May we success on our own timing and phase.

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Healing is a process and I ask God to give me the patience it requires. This recollection reminded me to have trust and faith in God's plan for me. There's a sense of comfort and a lot of realizations as I listen to the talks and songs. Every day life may be tiring but I am thankful that God is there to hear my prayers.

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I am feeling so down and lost these days and I cannot find the right motivation for me to keep going. I lost interest in school and work, I don't feel like talking to anyone. Sleep is my safe zone and I often cry at night.

I pray every day and night, I surrendered everything to Him. I never lost faith, I just had to find the courage to talk and ask Him of the challenges in my life and what I should do.

I realized that it was what I needed. I cannot talk to anyone but I can talk to Him. He is just waiting.

God is always with you. You may feel weak and demotivated at times but He will always be with you to guide and love you unconditionally.

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This recollection was a breather <3 Thank you for this 

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This recollection was a breather <3 Thank you for this 

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I'm thankful that I got the chance to experience and have the opportunity to share and talk to God.

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I'm thankful that I got the chance to experience and have the opportunity to share and talk to God.

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All my life, I've repeated a question that I still couldn't find an answer to this day: "Where can I find courage to go on?"

I have been made aware that I am part of the multicolored spectrum of the Gender Orientation Classification.

I know what I want but dare not seek it.
I also want someone to love me yet can't look for it.
I am sad, really sad, yet can't cry about it.

I have too much to lose if I proceed with what my instincts dictate, and only have my persona to gain. But, haven't I already lost it the moment I decided to suppress ME.

Please do pray, not for me, but for our wretched society to finally break that wheel and allow people like me to finally spread my wings and take flight in the free airs of happiness.

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God, I know you know that I can do this pero minsan feel ko this course that I take is not for me but i believe in you. Hirap na hirap ako but I am proud of myself because I did not give up and I am still fighting and studying hard for my future and especially for my family. Lord God, I ask for guidance and strength. Amen.

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Minsan nakakapagod pero ang pagod ang simbolo ng progreso.

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There are days when I wanted to end sufferings by hurting myself. There are also days when I never got the chance to stay out of my bed. There are also days when I go through weeks without having the energy to even comb my hair or to brush my teeth. I wanted to, but I just can't find any motivation to. I sometimes want to abandon all those people surrounds me. I don't want them to notice nor want them to pity me. I still have a little hope inside me and I just wish that this hope won't perish. I know that I never overcome the pain. I just learnt to dwell with it through days. I just pray that days will come that fully I will heal from all the burdens I have. I pray that one day I will be able to held my head up with a full of glorious and joyful heart. I pray that I will learn how to see the true meaning of life and how to live at the fullest.

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Lord, I appreciate you allowing me to be part of this activity. at least I'm aware that I'm not alone. I've been lost for 3 years. I gotta admit that I have lost my faith in You, however I later came to regret it because I could see that you remained by my side all through. You continue to stand by my side and lead me, and I appreciate that. I pray that You would continue to direct me and calm my thoughts, especially when I'm still having doubts about everything. I've been losing my way, so please help me find my purpose. Enlight me in returning to the direction You want me to be.

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I feel so sad and exhausted lately due to academic and emotional pressures. I want to give up because it feels like nothing is worth it anymore and paulit-ulit na lang ang nagyayari. When I tried to pray, everything suddenly felt so light. Indeed, talking to God is comforting and he is always with us.

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What I have learned from this wonderful recollection made me realize that I can have the perseverance to continue what are my goals from the start, and even acquiring genuine defiance towards all the dilemmas I managed from the past.

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Even though it's been so long, I still can't accept myself.

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Even though it's been so long, I still can't accept myself.

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Praying is definitely a part of the things I do to try cope with it but sadly, in my perspective, it doesn't seem enough. It's not that I doubt God's power, it's just.. really hard for me to see the brighter side things to trust. I suppose what I do to cope that somehow works is repress those hurtful memories and hope it never find the light of day ever by distracting myself with playing games and stuff. My key takeaway in the sharing is that "getting healed" is possible. It can't be as soon as you want but it will happen. :)

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So far, life has been great :D

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Kung mababasa man 'to ng current or past na nag-reflection na nahihirapan sa academics, wag kayong mag-alala na mag-isa lang kayo mga pre. Maraming nasa posisyon mo na inaalala o di kaya kinukuwestiyon ang papel nila sa buhay. Ganun eh, mapaglaro talaga yung mga nangyayari sa paligid, pero kinakaya naman natin, hindi ba?

Bawat araw na lumilipas na hinaharap natin ang sakuna ay unti-unti nating naipapaalala sa ating mga sarili na bakit tayo nandito; na sa bawat tinapos nating backlog at missing, ay papalapit tayong mag-martsa sa graduation. Na sa bawat activity na pinagtulungan, mga katarantaduhang ginawa sa loob at labas ng Colegio, ay syang nagbigay ng saya sa atin habang nag-aaral pa tayo mga pre. Minsan lang tayo mag-kolehiyo, datapwat ay sulitin na natin ang lahat. Gawin ang lahat ng gustong gawin hanggat may oras pa boy, kasi pagdating sa huli, dapat hindi tayo magsisisi.

Siguro ay marami sa atin hindi nakikita ang kahulugan ng pag-stay dito sa Letran, pero bigyan natin ng tsyansa na dito tayo magsilbi at lumaki-- hindi lang bilang isang alumni, ngunit i-embed natin sa'ting mga sarili na, naging parte tayo ng isang mas malaking bagay, at yan ay ang pagharap sa hamon ng buhay. Walang nakukuha sa madaling paraan-- dapat siguro ay pagsikapan natin ang nais nating makamtam mga pards.

Nagmamahal,

Polsci

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Kahit na anong tulog, kahit na anong pahinga, kahit na anong gawing paglilibang sa sarili, hindi mapawi ang pagod ko. Lumalapit ako sa Panginoon na tulungan nya akong akayin ang pasanin kong ito, humihingi ako ng saklolo sa Kanya, pero unti unti akong lumulubog sa isang kumunoy ng kawalan ng pagasa. May pangarap akong inaabot, may standard akong gustong maabot, pero dahil sa pag abot na ito kaya ako lubhang napapagod. Hindi ko naman magawang bitawan kung ano man itong goal na ito dahil dito ako umaasa upang makapag patuloy nang hindi nagiging burden sa ibang tao. Sa panahong inilagi ko sa Colegio, ngayon pa lamang ako nakaramdam ng lubhang pagod na kagaya nito. Sinasamo ko, mga kapatid ko, ipagdasal niyo ako. Ako at ang mga kasama ko ay kasalukuyang dumaranas ng pagod na hindi mapawi ng tulog, hindi matanggal ng pahinga, at hindi maremedyohan ng pagaaliw. Baon-baon ko mula sa rekoleksyon na ito na ang Panginoon ang siyang dapat na pagdulugan ng pagkabalisa sa bukas. Lord, save me.

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Recently, I have had health issues and problems that is maybe due to heredity or acquired that limits me and my daily activities including my studies. Although I am taking the measures needed to somewhat alleviate and work up my illness, I still feel tired very often as I am on a strict diet and not allowed any caffeine. Unlike before when I could stay up all night in order to do and finish my studies and student responsibilities, now I cannot anymore as it is bad for my health as well as I don't have enough energy left. However, there are things that I do in order to balance the two things, and one of those is prayer. I pray that I overcome all of the challenges given to me and for the Lord to guide me. Lastly, I learned in the discussion that the scriptures or teachings in bible is still applicable in the modern world and we should strive to apply them in our daily lives.

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Hoping that everything is worth the wait.

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I feel like I have been in the Sea of Galilee since I entered college. I have been struggling so much with myself and my academics that I can't cope with it. Since the pandemic, there has been a battle between myself and my faith in God, but I am trying to be with him. ;)