The Basics of Life

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A reflection on life's journey from 1968 to 2024—filled with twists, lessons, and meaningful encounters. It explores essential values like humility, courage, emotional resilience, financial awareness, and kindness, offering insights on what truly sus

The Basics of Life

The Basics of Life

The Basics of Life

A Peep into My Life Backpack

My journey from 1968 to 2024 has been filled with twists and turns. Life came wrapped in surprises, revealing itself as I navigated different phases.

From Pa, I inherited humility, compassion, integrity, and a love for reading. From Ma, I learned that women deserve equal respect and admiration. Yet, when I reflect on the essentials packed into my life’s backpack, I realize we siblings could have been better educated on life’s basics.

I feel fortunate to have met the right people and encountered meaningful experiences along the way. 

These moments helped me recognize the gaps I hadn't noticed—and the cost I'd unknowingly paid.

Today, I believe the following are essential for living a fulfilling life inside out:

  • A mind that can reason and make decisions
  • Courage to challenge the rationale of conformity
  • A sense of belonging
  • Navigating the ups and downs of emotions
  • The ability to assert yourself
  • An early awareness of financial health
  • The value of kindness and empathy
  • Friends who stand by you through thick and thin
  • Perseverance and endurance, as life’s journey can be long and exhausting
  • An eye for change
  • A mind open to adapt and accept
  • A life that allows you to breathe in the present and fly into the future
  • A life open to people and experiences

These basics are the foundation of a meaningful life. Each one is a compass point, guiding us through the many stages of our journey.