RACQUEL ISIDORA D. GUZMAN
This
is my first attempt to deconstruct my inner self. I will decode the phenomenon
as “Myself, My Work, My God, and My Environment.”
I am
aware of the many factors which influence a person’s personality. The age-long
debate on nature versus nurture is one way of determining or understanding the
nature of a person. While it is true that my family background has something to
do with the way I behave and socialize with anyone else, peer influence has
also given me a great deal.
In
terms of goals and priorities, I am greatly impressed and motivated by the success
stories of individuals who particularly excel in their chosen fields and at the
same time, they were able to manage a family who has a God-fearing,
responsible, and well-disciplined children. With my vision of a secured family
(in all aspects of life), I am motivated always to give my loved ones moral and
financial support and protection, and by being a responsible wife, mother, and
a public servant/worker.
I know
myself well and I believe that a significant part of me needs to be worked
upon. I have discovered that not many people strive for excellence in all areas
of their lives. Some are excellent in one skill and careless in others. Others
give their best at work but are sloppy at home. I have always put high regard for
my family and work and maintain the beam to stay balanced. I always give my
relationships and career goals equal and prior attention. A balanced life is
what everyone else needs. I make sure to
attend to all-important family affairs without compromising my duties at work.
I make sure that jobs on deck are delegated, if not, I must accomplish the
tasks before the scheduled vacation leave/leave of absence.
I know
I am a good listener, and I am quite a talker, which means I don’t only speak
when spoken to. I make sure to contribute my own ideas, but I keep quiet when
others are speaking. I think listening is a greater expression of love and
concern. When I am in a group, I classify myself under the “laughing section”
joining others having a showdown of good, clean humor. I am a perfectionist,
such that I want to make sure of the things I am about to do, even the thoughts
I am about to speak. A perfectionist in this case may be the reason why I am
afraid to commit mistakes whenever I say something.
There was a time when I was requested by a friend to answer a survey regarding Spirituality. I was asked to rank these three: God, work, and family. This is what I answered: First, God; second, Family; and third, Work. I said God should always come first, followed by family, then work. I am not saying that work should be the least prioritized, but before work, God and family should come first. We live because of God's love and we work because of our family. God has been so good. Building a good relationship with God is a top priority for anyone believing in God; everyone should treat it as the most important task and as their major life event. If we do not have a normal relationship with God, then we do not deserve to be called believers—that is why establishing a good relationship with God is so important
Also,
I am a nature lover. I believe nature restores and nature heals. In one study
in Mind Organization (2007), 95% of those interviewed said their mood improved
after spending time outside, charging from depressed, stressed, and anxious to
calmer and more balanced. Other studies by Ulrich, Kim, and Cervinka (2012)
show that time in nature or scenes of nature are associated with positive mood
and psychological well-being, meaningfulness, and vitality. I believe that the beauty of nature reduces
anger, fear, and stress and increases pleasant feelings. It does not only make
us feel better emotionally but also contributes to our physical well-being.
Discovering
the inner me will make me pursue goodness in life, including my strong faith in
my Savior, and of course excellence in work
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