THE C CIRCLE

Life is not cruel. That is one thing I would like to tell myself. It is because I am not a negative person. However, sometimes, I just can’t help but see that reality screaming right in front of my face!

Life can sometimes be unfair. In the sense that when you had to give yourself to those people who needed you during their low times, you’re there unselfishly giving a piece of what you have. They didn’t even have to know the pain you’re suffering and the limited things you can do at this point. What matters most is you’re there – willing to let them know that you’re with them. And after that, you’d feel good because you know, one way or another, you’re able to help – even without being asked.

Do I need to feel bad when the time comes that I am the one needing someone to be by my side and let me feel that they care and yet when I look around, there’s nobody there? Let me answer that myself – NO. I’d just tell myself, maybe they are too busy; maybe they think that I can handle my problems myself if I appeared to be strong for them when they needed me; maybe…maybe…

Let me clear this thing – I don’t feel bad; but I’m hurting. However, knowing these same people wouldn’t want to hurt me is enough for me to continue to be there for them when they need me, even if they won’t be for me. I do envy them, somehow, because they have me.

When we have problems, we tend to go around and look for our heroes. However, heroes just like Superman has his limitations, too. He can refuse to help us, even if how badly we need his help.

I realize now that the hero we can all rely on - at all times, is none other than ourselves. There are no impossible things that this hero inside us can’t do. The good thing is, whenever you need help, just face the mirror, and you’ll find him there - in front of you.