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The plan of action would be to keep reading and learning more information about different realities like law so that I can gain knowledge needed to help and advise others. I would use that practically in that I would share information about certain realities to others so that they can know what needs to be done in their situation. This is a more loving choice as it makes me involved with others and aid them in their troubles or situations.
- Paul Sulit

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It is essential not to turn a blind eye to the issues faced by different communities. For a lot of us, we may fail to see these issues and to see how greatly they affect others because it’s not something affecting us directly or at all. Truly seeing and understanding what they need and what can help also requires being with the community. Just as what Sabs Ongkiko mentioned in her talk, it is about being a person for others and being a person journeying with others.

- Al-nihar (Heart) Abaton

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I would express my commitment to do a more loving option by listening genuinely to others. I have experienced that when I express my feelings, the other person replies with his/her own version of the story that would compete with mine; it doesn’t put off the weight in my heart. This time, I want to give others the safe space they need, and the ear that listens.
- N Fernandez

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In this photo, we can see people from different backgrounds teaming up to complete an objective. That is my main takeaway from the whole recollection experience: we need to love and serve others in order to achieve our goals in order to create a more just and living society for all to live in. No matter where we all come from, we should drop all of our prejudices and love our neighbors too -- for we are all the same species and our time in this world is too short to spread hate.

- Lorenzo Madriaga

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I feel as if I am not alone when I say that it is difficult for me to say now what I can specifically do for my community, as I am still exploring different vocations. However, one thing I can do as the more loving choice and to respond to God, with the capacity I feel that I have for now, is to be there for others. Whether it is friends or family, I want to make sure that I am present for them, and that they can depend on someone for support.
-Angelo Rigor

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As you can see the image shows two people pushing a boulder up hill. I want this to represent the sharing of a burden. More specifically, my chosen loving choice would be alleviate people's pain in anyway shape or form from comforting them when they are down, to simply listening to them. Sharing a burden comes in all forms.

-Red Garcia

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An important factor in regards to the various issues of modern day society is to look out for others and to care for your neighbors. Unfortunately, it is very easy to forget to treat other human beings with respect and dignity, through the cause of our actions. Being able to perceive emotional necessities and understanding perspective is what is required when building a community for the better. Being a person that listens, supports, and cherishes others provides a safe space of holistic peace.

- Julio Aquino

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Like my peers, I too am struggling to find my vocation but in my opinion, the first step to make the loving choice is to accept others as they are. If those around you do not feel accepted by you they will be less likely to reach out to you or accept your help. This would then hinder you from even having the opportunity to make the loving choice in the first place. In theory, it seems easy to accept people as they are but I always challenge myself to accept or try to understand view points that I don't necessarily agree with. That way I can genuinely be there for others.
-Natalia Celdran

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I would demonstrate my dedication by giving my time to others, because this is something I believe is an act of kindness that can not only make us feel good but also make others feel good and appreciated, as well as deepen our relationship with them. I've been in circumstances where no one was available to help me, and I know how that feels; I don't want others to feel the same way. This would give me the ability to make others feel special and appreciated.

- Bella Argana

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Sometimes, it only takes a gentle touch or a nod and healing begins. Reading out to someone in despair provides the utmost comfort to those who needed it. To share your message of being able to listen and help during the most difficult would ease the pain.

- Tey Sebastian

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Sometimes, a person's mere presence can change a lot. I choose to be present for myself and for my loved ones as a loving choice because I think that one’s presence is a bridge to connect with other people. Being present allows us to communicate better because it gives the message that something or someone is worthy enough for our time and presence.

-Bianca Zafra

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Whenever we hear of using one's voice, we immediately think that it corresponds to bravery and speaking up even if it means going against the tide, but in the context of my plan of action to do the more loving response to God's call during this time my view of using one's voice is rather different. In responding to God's call I would use my voice in a way that's encouraging and kind, inviting others to do the same in hopes of a more loving community starting with the people closest to me.

- Bridgitte Ramos

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To cultivate clear and effective communication, it is necessary to first listen to what others have to say. As much as we have a lot to share, it is important to first keep an open mind and ear to those around us to create a space of comfort and safety for others. At times of disagreement, whether it be on a societal or interpersonal level,  one must hear the perspectives of others and truly try to understand where they are coming from; thus, making their response more thoughtful.

- Marga Aspiras

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My plan of action is simply to amplify marginalized communities' voices rather than trying to speak for them myself, as God intended. Jesus was modest and never made Himself out to be some hero who takes the limelight from the lepers, the sick, poor, and other disadvantaged people He encountered. He helped them because of His own good intentions, not because He wanted to make a spectacle out of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy he carried out.
Similarly, choosing the more loving choice to me would be to take on a more passive but effective role in other youth's fight for systemic change. I can do this by making an effort to participate in real-life spaces for civic engagement instead of merely joining in on pointless performative discourse online.

Image source: “Podcast: Amplify: Giving Voice to Young People.” 2019. The Faith & Belief Forum. June 10. https://faithbeliefforum.org/podcast-amplify-giving-voice-to-young-people/.

- Joelle Mojica, Theo 13-L

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To be able to do the more loving choice, we have to be courageous enough to reach our hand out for others (strangers and friends). Through this we form a connection and mutual understanding of the problems plaguing them. I hope that through this, the solutions that will be proposed will be mindful and effective. - Yusoph Mama

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To be a helping hand for others and ultimately uplift them is my plan of action. I feel that we have to step out of our comfort zone to do more for our loving choice. We just simply have to be ready to help others whenever and however possible. As much as we are helping others, we are also, in a way, helping ourselves grow and be a better loving person. Even helping out with the seemingly minute details can have a long lasting impact towards others.
- Jarred Tan

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One thing that comes with my course figuring out how to thread different (sometimes opposing) ideas and themes into one coherent narrative. With enough practice and experience, one can develop the skill for it. And this skill of making connections is essential in establishing good rapport, which was very important in my NSTP courses. From interacting with unfamiliar schoolmates and people from completely different backgrounds, good rapport can still be made and it can leave a positive lasting impact for the involved parties.
-Josephine Ang

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In light of recent events I learned to look at my mother as a patient rather than just a parent, and we’ve had a healthier relationship since. This means that I still live in Silang despite having to attend onsite classes so that I can take care of her when I’m not otherwise attending uni. The shift in our relationship also forced me to get creative with my (digital) nomadism whilst embracing a rather unorthodox adulthood.

- marcella

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While not the best option for myself, I'd love to one day use my talents in media to signal-boost more niche and ignored issues. I wish to one day use my skills in creating media to hit the right notes, get the right messages to the right people, and create positive change within the world.

- Whilce Lorena :D

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I see myself empowering other kids like me through education. I plan to do this by continuing to be a volunteer tutor throughout my college years and even beyond that. To be honest, though I might not end up pursuing a career in education, I believe that my circumstances and experiences in life will always push me towards this advocacy.

-Katrina Balingit

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Oftentimes, it's easy to get caught up in our own world and forget everything that’s going on around us. This is why being more attentive to the needs of the people and community around me would be the more loving option. By doing so, I would better understand how I could be of service to others and play a part in something that is bigger than myself. This also means being more intentional with my actions rather than just doing things for the sake of it.

-Tiffani Ong

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I have always been consistent with my goals and outlook in life, which is to be an artist that creates art for others. When the world is too overwhelming to comprehend with its myriad problems and issues, art is there as an outlet for us to understand easier and what we can do moving forward; I know this because art has saved me the same way it can save others. Art is also there to inform, persuade, and make aware to others the current issues we are facing and it has become such a powerful tool.

By using art as a medium to inform, to inspire, to give hope, and to protest, we are in service to our people and community. We becoming loving and empathetic, and we have a duty to always fight for what is right.

— Sean Fellone

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Allowing self to be loved and helped is also a loving choice

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Allowing self to be loved and helped is also a loving choice

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It can be difficult to allow others to help ourselves for various reasons, such as past trauma, pride, fear of vulnerability, or a belief that we should be self-sufficient — our culture often perpetuates the idea that we should be strong, independent and accepting help can feel like a weakness. I have developed that very habit but I am working on changing it and actively seeking out healthy relationships where love and support are received and given freely. By allowing myself to be loved, I model healthy boundaries, practice self-care, reduce strains in relationships, and create a more loving and interconnected community where I have the capacity to sustain and radiate the love I give to others.

- Angela Mae Barandino

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I believe that being inclusive is one of the most important things that I can do to become more loving. It is difficult to navigate the world when you feel that no part of it accepts you. Oftentimes, I have personally found myself struggling to insert myself into conversations, events, or others, simply because I had different thoughts, perspectives, or an overall disposition from my peers. I realized, then, that I want to become inclusive of anyone regardless of social status, race, gender, sexuality, or anything else. Inclusivity would mean acceptance, not only tolerance – because acceptance and affirmation of who I am only strengthens my dignity, so I want to express this type of feeling to others, as well. This extends not only to my connections but also to the larger communities that I wish to fight alongside with in relation to my activism, since it is important to connect with the ostracized and the marginalized, and to relate my struggle with theirs.

- Victoria Canapi

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I can express my commitment to do the more loving option through doing my best in order to achieve my dreams by becoming data analyst. If I became successful in life, I will have more capacity to help my community through the work I render itself since data help societies advance in the modern world and through various community work I can spearhead due to my financial capacity. With this, I am striving hard and doing magis not only for myself and family, but also for my community.
- RJ Yray

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To be there to actively enjoy the time spent alongside them, to think of solutions to dilemmas with them, or to simply listen to them is as simple a response of love as any. Life is hard as it is, it will only be harder if you face it alone. Sharing experiences with the people you care for or the ones you don't, like a cup of coffee in the picture, is what can make living just a tiny bit easier.

-Javier David Bolong

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It feels good to leave home, and it feels even better to come back. Being away from home has not been easy for me, but doing the things that I love is what gives me purpose to stay. Home will always be there but opportunities won’t.

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I want to do good enough and learn many things so I may be able to share it with others, and with that, learning with them. I want to commit to the more loving option by being able to grow with others, like my friends and family. Eventually (hopefully), I am able to branch out to teaching and learning with others in the community.
- Sophia De Galicia

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On the learning journey here in the Ateneo, I intend to become a support for others on discovery and solving problems in the real world. As engineers, we are trained and exposed to different kind of technical problems that pose a great difficulty in solving. With this, I think that I can show magis by being there for others, support them with the best I can.
- Dranreb James Cucio

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As someone who has the opportunity to call for better situations for the poor and the marginalized through social media, and the chance to do it kindly while conversing with individuals who hold opinions that are contrary to mine, I believe that defending the vulnerable online is something aligned with God's call for love that I want to do (and I can do) right now. Furthermore, I also recognize that I do not fully understand the perspectives of the marginalized, for I do not live the same lives as them, and that I am not, in any way, better than those who judge the poor. For instance, whenever I see people online who think of the poor as lazy, inferior and undignified, I have always made it my own small mission to call them out respectfully, and express how harmful social systems have perpetuated these ideas and how it makes it harder for the poor to live better lives despite their continuous efforts to do so.

- Yanni Bolacito

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I do not think I have been a good son. In fact, I have been stubborn, I have been rude, and overall just unbearable. I want to make things right and take steps towards mending my relationship with my parents.
I came to realize this when I had a sudden heart-to-heart with my father at 3 am in the morning, where I came to understand his motivations, and how patient he has actually been with me.
-Dexter Que

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I think at the core of it all, what's truly vital in my journey is building meaningful relationships not just with the people I regularly interact it, but with future clients in my profession, co-workers, and even strangers I happen to meet out of random circumstance. I think building relationships manifests into sincerity, which leads to having a heart for taking action. That's how I would like to live my life for others and myself moving forward. - Marius Atinaja

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For me, connecting with others is a good start for my plan of action to do the more loving response to God's call during this time. Connecting with others will not only teach me about my environment, my peers, or simply every human being, but it will also help me discover more about myself and even help me grow as a loving person in our society and in this world. With these lessons and realizations that I will gain from my interaction and connection with others, I can then truly recognize what is needed in our society and what I can contribute to providing these needs.

- Angela Alonte

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As humans we must be empathetic to our brothers and sisters. I plan on being more understanding, and to really put myself in other peoples shoes. As the speaker Ms. Ongkiko said during her talk we must not only be persons for others but also persons journeying with others. In order for this journey that we are embarking on to be truly successful and fruitful I think that it is vital that we all practice empathy.

-Raymond Lorenz Te

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As someone who is driven to produce and create entertainment and art for the consumption of the masses, I should never forget how important it is to remember we share all our online and digital spaces with innocent souls seeking laughter and cartoons. I have always promised myself to help keep media regulated and safe for my little brother, my younger cousins, and the billions of children surfing the website. Making sure that explicit content are blocked off and inappropriate concepts are unreachable.

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Ateneo Energy Lab Solar Panel Maintenance (w/ fellow lab apprentices)

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"If you don't acknowledge that there is a problem with our society, then you just need to open your eyes; but, if you acknowledge it yet do nothing about it, then you are part of the problem" is one of the most striking things my former professor told me which is about being a catalyst of positive change. As an aspiring engineer, I can embody magis by integrating it into my sense of purpose and responsibility of becoming a problem solver not just by troubleshooting technology-related issues, but by coming up with ways that can uplift the marginalized sectors through the provision of more access to renewable energy or through other unique forms of service. Although this dream may seem farfetched for a college student like myself, it only takes a genuine desire to love and serve to be the spark that ignites positive change in our society.

- Adrian Enrico Rodriguez

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Despite of the hardships, let us not forget to lend a helping hand for others. We all have different situations and understanding each and everyone's would be difficult. That is why we should always be there to give a reaching hand or a push for others.

- Luis Sevilla

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I've always strive to be there when my people close to me need help. I'd always tried to answer their call for help as fast as possible, being there as a friend helping them grow and improve. Moving forward, I'll try to be more supportive towards other people, being there when needed, as I think that is what the more loving option is

-Joshua Tirana

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Mindfulness remains critical in our pursuit of the most loving option. I commit to introspection and intentionality so I may constantly align myself with God's teachings and the needs of the world around me. Through meditation and various forms of expression/internalization, I am able to think clearly about who I want to be, how to respectfully respond to others, and how to take time to process emotions. Sometimes, the most loving option is creating space for my own growth so I may be at my best disposition for service to others. - Angel Macalinao

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In today's time wherein people are often consumed by their phones, I commit to make an active decision to lessen my exposure to social media especially in places where hate and toxicity proliferate. Instead, I will do my best to establish real relationships with people in my community as my way of showing the more loving response to God's call. By doing this, I can become an active member of the things that I am involved in and make real progress toward the betterment of myself, my family, and the people around me.

- Roger Angelo V. Villangca, THEO 13 L

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After writing my reflections, for me, I think practicing stoicism is the loving response to God's call during this time. By acknowledging our strengths and crosses, I feel like we should also acknowledge our insignificance in the world in order to create a meaningful impact through service. Through selflessness I feel like we are able to follow St. Ignatius' teaching of giving and not counting the cost. By leaving our egos, we are able to provide acts of service that are more genuine.

-Eieh Cabañog

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In the picture, we see a person on the rock helping others to reach where he is at the moment. It makes me realize my plan of actions--to help others with the skills and resources that I have. It is important not to be selfish and be generous with the gifts that we have to help those in need.

- Jj de Luna

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Understanding Where Someone Is Coming From

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Understanding Where Someone Is Coming From

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As I have written my reflections, I think the most challenging thing to do today is remaining mindful, patient, and kind to every single person you meet because the mere fact that we are all facing our individual struggles, we know how difficult it already is to also understand that people we meet face their own. It is very easy to succumb to anger and hatred because it easily focuses on ourselves however, I believe that it is a more loving option to always understand where a person is coming from especially the people who you don't understand. It is challenging but it opens you to the countless stories that people have. This is my commitment because I want people to be able to feel that their struggles, feelings, and responses are valid and we need more kindness in this world to boost one another to go through our own challenges. It will always be a the best idea to choose the most loving option no matter how difficult it could be.

- Carissa Ultra

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I am a very shy person, and have a hard time opening up to people. My plan of action would be to try an talk to people more and try to be more open with others.

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I have been mistreated, betrayed, and used a lot of times by people I used to care about and trust. I resent them, but at the same time I hate feeling any anger towards anyone for it makes my heart unexplainably heavy... even if that person did something so cruel and evil to me. Though I believe in holding people accountable as a lesson for them, I also urge myself every single day to try and choose to forgive. Knowing myself, I know that it won't be easy to do, but I also believe that I have it in me, I just have to try. I will commit to try and forgive all those who wronged me for me to fully move forward with my life.

-sdi

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Being able to be selfless and being attentive more to the needs of others is one way to do the more loving choice. I plan to do this by being of service to others by giving my time to volunteer in charities and fund drives for a cause that would help those in need. Instead of always focusing on my own desires, I plan to dedicate my time to lending a helping hand to other people.

- Patty Chio

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As someone who received blessings and opportunities in life, I know it is only right that I use these gifts to pave a way for others to enjoy what I have experienced. Because every blessing and opportunity is a gift, why not bless another with a gift of opportunity. - Karl Salvador

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As an aspiring doctor in the medical field, I believe that having a servant leadership style is needed in order to serve others more holistically. Thus, I can start being a servant leader at this present moment through practicing empathy and empowering those around me. For instance, I can practice empathy by actively listening to my peers and their perspectives. By doing so, I am able to offer my peers my support when needed. Moreover, I can further hone my servant leadership skills by recognizing that everyone has something valuable to offer. This entails having an open mind in every discussion, as well as cultivating an atmosphere of respect wherever I go.

- Maxine Therese C. Mendoza

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I grew up being called out for being loud and playful so I felt that these were qualities that I felt I needed to change. However, I realized growing up that the world needs more women who can defy all of society's expectations and redefine the world to cater to every person equally. I aspire to be the person I wish I had around growing up-- a responsible, educated, and empowered woman.

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It is so easy for us to celebrate and be with our friends during the good times, however, it is also important to remember that we must also suffer with them. We need to learn how to ride the waves with them as it is hard to go through suffering alone. Let us be of service to others by letting them know that we are there for them and that we can take even the slightest weight off their chest.

-Gabby Dela Cuesta

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Being excited about my vocation on the macro scale can make me neglect fulfilling it in a micro scale. As someone who finds my "loaves and fish" to be connecting with others, I plan to be more intentional in listening to others to the best of my aided capacities and in such a way that brings me to better understand them. This especially includes those who are closest to me whom I also tend to neglect: my family and close friends.

- Dani Barotil

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I have been loving others too much to a point that it hurts me, and that it makes me push people away. I think I can do better in loving others by loving, healing, and getting to know myself first. As someone who is used to beating myself up for the crosses I have endured, I am on the path to getting better by reading self-help books, going to the gym, and getting to know my emotions more.
- Athena Pepito

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Empathy is something has always come naturally to me. I believe that I can show more love by focusing on my ability to empathize with others whenever they need. This may include giving up some of my time and risking my own peace, but that's okay because knowing I'd have been able to be there for someone is a good thing for me. - Al Pagayatan

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Having an Attentive Heart and Service for Others

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Having an Attentive Heart and Service for Others

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Having two primary advocacies in life, one being of service in the health sector and for children education, my plan is to continue incorporating both in my life as I grow in my endeavors. As a current pre-medical student, I can continue to pour out my time and heart learning more about medicine/health while continuing to serve the nearby community through my organization while I still am flexible with my schedule. This dual role may entail a lot of responsibilities but I believe using my many gifts can ultimately inspire and enable others to live a life of genuine love, compassion, and service for one another.
- Raciela Quino

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An expression of my commitment to do the more loving response to God's call is to care for others because sometimes, we can feel like nobody really cares about us and this can result to the feeling of loneliness. The people around me usually say that I care too much about others that I may hurt myself because of caring too much; however, I think there is nothing wrong with caring too much as it it obvious that the world needs more of it. Therefore, I'd like to be a person who chooses to care even when it's difficult, as at the end of the day, we all just need someone who genuinely cares.

- Hannah Villanueva

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As we journey in life, we realize the hardships we have to endure, and it happens to every one of us. It is in these times that we value our connection as humans. Simple acts of love and showing compassion can go beyond miles in sparking hope and light to those who face dark times in their lives. I aim to do this in accompanying others in their journey in life, not only out of love, but also the awareness of trials we may face. Our connection with each other as humans, make it possible to experience God's encompassing love, here on Earth. -Kyle Reyes

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Improving my gifts/skills to be of better service of others

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Improving my gifts/skills to be of better service of others

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With the situation I have, I can continue to hone my talents and skills so I can be in a better position to help my community and those in need once I graduate. I do not have to wait until my career takes off to help others, which is why I will practice being available for others, opening my heart to others, using my gifts and skills to benefit others. I really want to use my blessings not just for my individual benefit, but to use it to impact the lives of others as well.
-Tim Daradar

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To find one's passion and figure out how you can commit to it while being of service to others is still my current mission. And though I have a path to look ahead on, I want to envision it as something that will make a substantial positive impact on others allowing me to understand them better as well as myself and how caring for people can us fulfilled

-Jastin Cruz

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When i say that i want to become a lawyer, people always point out how "rich" i would be one day. Now, being practical is not a bad thing and i do need to earn to support myself but, my plan is to become a lawyer for others. I will work hard in order to be that lawyer that people can go to when they have nothing.

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Lately I've been harsh in the way I've been treating and viewing people. I have been more critical/controlling and less understanding/forgiving of what my friends do. I realize that perhaps it's better that rather than try to criticize and force them to do what I want them to do, I just let them do their own thing. Perhaps letting go will allow them to flourish and "fly" as the picture states.

- Luis Albar

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As someone who always chooses to operate on understanding and compassion, I find that I put others above myself much too often. In the mental health sector, I realize it's important to be able to extend to yourself the compassion you are able to give others and to not lose yourself in service. I want to make sure I am patient and kind to myself and recognize that it's okay to pull back from serving and allow myself to be understood and helped as well so that I can be in the best condition I can be as someone who is there for everyone else.

- Lian (Lee) Perez

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I need to be healthy and strong enough to take care of myself well enough before I can care for others. I think that at this point in my life, I need to devote myself to this, and it does require devotion for it is difficult, for my sake and the sake of the people I love. In this way, I can alleviate the anxiety of the people I love and set the foundation for the ability to care more deeply for others in the future.
- Samuel Wood

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Being a person for others has always been a phrase I try to adhere to. As a student, there is only so much that I can do, but as a future engineer, I aspire to use my career in service for those in need. To improve the lives of the marginalized, I plan to innovate how needs and services are available to those who do not have access to them. This was inspired greatly by the Liter of Light initiative, providing homes without electricity access to solar lighting using inexpensive materials. As a professional, I believe there are opportunities for me to contribute to the betterment of society.

- Ivan Perry Cabanayan

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In every aspect of our lives, we are encouraged to be good no matter what. People who encourage this would be our parents, teachers, and the friends who support us along our journey of discovery and growth. This 2023, I aim to become someone who can be both kind, fair, loyal, understanding, all while also enjoying and learning from these experiences. I believe that this year will have its many challenges, but I believe that it is with these challenges that we growth to become better people with and for others.

-Miguel Busuego

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For me, I would like to be able to pass on love to others in everything I do, whether that be in something as big as my career choice or in my small daily tasks/actions.

I believe that I was lucky enough to have been blessed with a very deep and sincere love from family, friends, and God, and I would like to be a source of that to others as well. I would simply be paying these kindnesses forward and doing my part in trying to make the world a more loving place.

- Joan Therese C. Navarro (Joey)

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Living through the pandemic has highlighted the harsh realities of life, and the photo above shows how Filipinos choose the more loving option despite not having much to begin with. Although I cannot always make a significant change, I will at least do my part in the places that I can. I will be more open to joining community outreach programs and give my time and effort to contribute to something bigger than myself.

-Kylie Drew T. Aizon

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Reaching out to help others is what I would love to do. To help lift them up in troubling times or even to just hold their hand in difficult situations. To be a friend and a disciple of the Lord. Whatever I can do to help is all I aim to do.
-Alex Amorado

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I have been in Ateneo Special Education Society for years now, and I think a loving choice is to continue service for the PWD sector. They have different needs and are seen differently by many people who don't understand them well enough, so I want to help de-stigmatize disability and help everyone view PWDs as our equals, just with *different* needs, with no negative sentiments whatsoever. They deserve as much love as anyone else and I would love to continue to help out.

- Bea Enriquez

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I believe that it is important to grow a community for us to have more loving options. By being around people, we are able to empathize with them and choose to love them.

-Jannuel Dizon

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I have always been an introvert because it was difficult for me to speak and interact with others. However, I wish to change that so I could know the people in my community better. My plan to implement a more loving choice in my future is to create personal passion projects that will allow me to connect with others and to connect people to a bigger community (digital community). One example I wish to follow is the Instagram photoblog of Humans of New York, where its owner would go around New York and tell the stories of people through short write-ups. This is how I wish to connect my passion with serving others—by being a medium for human narrative.

-Bea Tumaque

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I can exemplify magis through using my skills and resources to speak for those who do not have the opportunity to speak for themselves. I've been an active member in debate since high school, and through that I've learned how to empathize with problems that are oftentimes invisible to us on the daily. This is a photo from a debate tournament I did last year!

- Aly Barranda

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Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why we call it 'The Present' – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why we call it 'The Present' – Eleanor Roosevelt

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I am always amazed and moved by this short line of message. It might sound simple, yet it is fulfilling and life changing. After having the recollection and going all through the modules, I feel that I embodied this simple lines, where in with my every decisions, whether it was a big one or a small one, I will always carry it, since as the lines goes by, Yesterday will always be our history, Tomorrow will be our mystery, and today is our gift, with this line, I always remind myself that I can always have a room for improvement, especially when you always have Magis as your source of day-to-day adventure.

- Mark Renz Dela Cruz

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Society often drowns out the voices of the least, the last, and the lost, and therefore they lose their ability to be able to fight for changes that are important to their lives. My commitment, given my God-given talent of public speaking, is to be a voice for those who are not heard, and choose to fight for them over others. This is the more loving choice as the first step to any concrete change is dialogue and discussion, and I can best serve others by being an instrument in bettering the discourse that surrounds their lives.

- Kyle Go

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Choosing the more loving option through listening. 

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Choosing the more loving option through listening. 

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I believe listening to the different realities around us is a huge step in articulating a more loving response to God’s call. Learning about the social dilemmas that plague communities, having an open mind, and forming mutual bonds as we extend our hands as a response can help us create a positive impact towards other people and their surroundings. Starting with people I’m closest with, I do my best to listen and be with them, especially in times of need, and extend this act of compassion to other people when the time arises.

- Bryan Malangen

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I believe that each feeling is valid and being empathetic to others can make them feel heard and valued. I hope to listen to what each person has to say with an open mind, and understand where they are coming from so that I can be a better person for others.
- Julia Chiu

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Put down my pride/self-centeredness and put others first

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Put down my pride/self-centeredness and put others first

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Sometimes doing the more loving response is harder than we think it is. Sometimes, it means putting aside your own pride and pre-occupation with yourself and putting the other people first. There's actually much joy when you serve others over wishing and expecting them to serve you, and later feel disappointed, bitter, and resentful when they don't.

-Claudine Belmonte

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My plan is to always have a helping hand ready for those in need of it. I find that being a helping hand is the simplest but also one of the most effective plan of actions there is. Even if it seems simple, it can such a long way for someone.

-J. Umali (Theo 13 N)

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They may not be long-term solutions, but they go a long way especially for those who really need it. Helping others with the things we have on hand is also easily applicable regardless of career or place in life, as there is always something to give whether that be something material or even just our selves.
- Dani Tamayo

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It's difficult to map out a particular plan, but I think compassion should drive every action I take. With this principle, I can put myself in other people's positions or experience what they feel so that I can more effectively fulfill their needs. Having compassion enables me to give back to the world and gives my life purpose. For that reason, I could use this to help other people more thoughtfully.

- Trina Blanco

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Talking to people for me is the best way to connect and get to know people. Through conversations we understand where they are coming from and at what point are they in their life right now. Through these small or long conversations, form a bond that could be stronger.

-Seth Cucio

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I have always wanted to change the world but I never know where to start. It is through time that I realized that changing the world doesn't have to start with something grand. The ills and gaps in our society are too wide and deep, and forcing ourselves to feel those spaces may burn us out, eventually leaving us with nothing. Doing things as miniscule as helping an elderly cross the road, or throwing our trash properly, or sharing the food we have can come a long way. Simple gestures, but indeed full of love and care for others. Doing a good turn daily creates a domino effect. If everyone were to do the same, then the littlest of things combined may have the capacity to change the world. We all could make a difference.
-Amanda Tagayon

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Now that the lockdown has ended all of my family members, including me, are out working or studying. We rarely have time to fix the house or clean it. Once we do, it's usually my parent who initiates. Though this seems like a very small issue, it matters a lot to me especially since I define love as being consistent and service-oriented. I want to do the loving choice by spending more time helping my family, not just in chores, but in their own problems and issues that I had the luxury to not mind before. Now, I want them to be a part of my life though we have separate worlds.
-- Charlize Recto

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People go through  different challenges in life and we do not know how heavy those are for them. As someone who feels blessed of the life I have right now, I would like to help others carry their heavy burdens even in simple ways.

-Bryan Mande

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In choosing and doing the more loving choice, I intend to be more mindful and to do things with intention. I am not doing things for myself, for and with others because it is another task in my checklist, or because I am simply passing by. I am staying in the present, and doing things with  kindness, compassion, and sincerity.

- Via Marie Caliwag

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The concept of Magis, or doing more for "the greater good," embodies the commitments I want to make to do the more loving choice. I want to be able to do more by lifting up the people who need it most so that love and goodness may thrive within these communities, as this is the greater good that we can achieve in the glory of God.
- Anika Therese Nicanor

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Non multa, sed multum (Not many, but much)

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Non multa, sed multum (Not many, but much)

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To give everything you have might seem like a stretch. I believe that we should give only as much and as genuinely as possible as to not overwork yourself. Giving only much makes it more genuine. Although all of this does not mean mediocrity, but a safe and efficient way to give yourself to others but leaving some for yourself (as with all activities, we get tired,). To summarize, we give our 100% but always remembering to rest for yourself
-Kenji Pardilla

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A common ground among the several plans I have in mind is being a person for others. By having this mindset, everything I do may be carried out with much passion and determination. I commit that despite struggles and hardships I may encounter, I will continue to be resilient and opt to make the more loving choice for myself and for my fellowmen.
- Yel Paguio

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With the goal of doing the more loving choice, I plan on empathizing with the people around me. Showing empathy helps us understand others’ feelings, experiences, perspective, and needs, which in turn allows us to use that understanding to respond appropriately to the situation at hand. Thus, through empathizing, people are able to feel loved, heard, and understood.

-Graciella Beatriz de Leon

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My unhealthy mind has always bared the weight of my crosses. It has been what hinders me to fulfill my vocation. I plan to commit to making myself more mentally fit so that I can heal from my personal crosses and that I can be more committed to what I aspire to be in life.

- Cece Vicente

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Striving to be a better student is the most concrete action I can take right now as this is my main priority in this stage of life. I can make a difference within myself and with the world by doing my best to develop the right skills and to attain knowledge in order to face the world and its issues competently and compassionately. I can help others as well by discussing the topics we have learned, thus encouraging them to digest and appreciate the materials we learned instead of merely complying for class requirements.
-Nicole Navarro

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As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, simply listening to someone who needs to be heard entails a great difference to that person's overall well-being. Sometimes there isn't even a need to give advice because just from listening, a great weight is lifted from your shoulders just like from my experience. It might seem like a small gesture for some, but for people who need to be heard, it feels like the world has been taken off from that person's shoulders

-Karylle Maxine Mananquil

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I am a person who limits my love to those close to me and those I have known for years already. I feel however, after reflecting, that God wants me to express this same love outside of the environment of my family and friends. The photo expresses my self getting rid of the barriers that I myself have placed throughout the years, opening opportunities to act out God's mission.

-Jakob Ramos

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I choose to do the more loving option by leaving a space for people to occupy, listen to them, and be there when they need someone. I think this is the important step to be in service for others, that is to show up, listen, and do what we can to make it a little easier for the person's situation. What we can do may not be much, but we were able to do it because we showed up.

-Althea Loyola

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As someone who is an introvert, I prefer listening than talking myself as well as just being there for others in general. Listening may not be that great since you don't have to do anything but it is not what you should really do, it is much more than that to the point that you are able to connect with others and see yourself in their shoes. By doing so, I was able to understand them slowly and help them and offer advices with what they are going through and I can also apply these advices for myself when time comes.

-Amir Diga

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I think that prayers are one of the most powerful things we can do for another person. I'm moved to pray for others more and frequently ask how I can pray for them. Not only do prayers help, but it also makes my heart learn to care and think about others.
- Phoebe Kaye A. Asperin

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In the past, I have experienced a lot of hardship especially within my family. I have struggled for years and it has even affected my work ethic, hobbies, and my personal relationships. Despite being alone for a large majority of my life, I was still able to persevere and fight through the challenges that came my way. Upon further reflection on what has happened to me in the past, I have grown a desire to be the person I needed in the past for others. This is why I selected this photo for the Padlet entry because it depicts a person reaching out to someone that is distraught. I want to be able to reach out to others and help them so that they do not feel that same loneliness I felt in the past. As such, I have devoted myself to bettering my skills and talents to allow me to help others more effectively.

-Jason Almagro

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One of the pastors in my church once said a few years ago "sometimes, we should do the more loving thing to do over the right thing to do", and that stuck with me, even until now. Sometimes we try to rationalize everything without thinking of the negative consequences that they may entail. My plan of action is to be even more empathetic than I already am, in this way, I can be more in touch with people's struggles and make choices that are rooted in being loving, instead of just being right.
- Annika Aquilizan

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It must be understood that everyone moves at their own pace, has their own way of living that they choose to do, and that not everyone will understand you just as you will not always understand them. By providing patience, I believe that this is a simple but very important step in showing others around me that I am willing to listen and understand them. It is very easy to simply believe on your own side of the story, however, having that willingness to see things from their own perspective allows them to see and feel your love, the same way how God is always patient as He waits for us to answer His call.

- Chiara Ramento

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To Create with the Heart and Build with the Mind

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To Create with the Heart and Build with the Mind

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This thought has been something that I have held on to ever since I have decided to pursue engineering. I want to uphold these values and practice them in the things I do. As a future engineer that works on renewable energy. I want to create with the heart and offer the things I do to the betterment of people and build with the mind applying what I learned. The future is bright and I hope that I can do a lot for the people.

- Jed Matthew San Luis

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Using my skill and education to help others

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Using my skill and education to help others

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Communication is a skill that has the ability to help others understand important things, and also help bring people together by sharing the stories and experiences of people. I feel like this is truly a skill that can help me help other, and thus can be utilized as a more loving option to help others in their life.

- C Crespo