1. How do your body and spirit work together in your everyday life?

• My body allows me to show up to go to school, help my family, and work toward my goals. But it is my spirit that motivates me to do those things with passion, kindness, and integrity. When I feel tired or discouraged, it’s my inner drive that reminds me why I started. My body does the actions, but my spirit gives those actions meaning.

2. What moments in your life show that you are more than just your body?

• There were times I felt weak, uncertain, or overwhelmed especially during stressful situations or personal failures. But I didn’t give up. In those moments, I realized I was more than just what I could physically do. My determination, hope, and faith helped me continue, even when my body felt like stopping. That’s when I truly felt the power of the spirit within me.

3. How do you rise above challenges or limitations as a transcendent being?

• I rise above by believing that every hardship has a purpose. Instead of letting challenges define me, I use them to strengthen my character. I learn, I reflect, and I grow. I remind myself that I am not limited by my circumstances, I am guided by what I believe in, just like Miriam Defensor Santiago never let critics or sickness stop her from fighting for truth.

4. How do these ideas help you understand your identity better?

• They help me see that who I am is not just what I do, but why I do it. My identity is a blend of strength and purpose, action and belief. Understanding that I live through both body and spirit reminds me that I have the power to make a difference not just by being present, but by being true to who I am inside.