Random Thoughts

They say the hardest part is starting something new, but lately I realize that coming to an end is just as difficult. Many things happened without us knowing that something is actually beginning, we enjoy it, we cherish it, and we think it would last. But not all happy beginnings last. Most need to end, and often we see the ending coming. This is not just true for relationships, but for almost everything we do in life. We start a journey and we look forward to the encounters we’ll make. But soon after that, we have to finish the journey, and although we do not want it to end, we have to. The biggest struggle perhaps is starting something new with so much enthusiasm, only to lose that level of excitement towards the end. With the challenges presented, we tend to retreat, asking ourselves why we are there in the first place. I guess the enemy of doing something and having the strength to finish what we have started is forgetting our purpose. Why we’re there in the first place. W

Today is the second day of COMMEP’S (Council of Management Educators and Practitioners in the Philippines) 25 th National Convention. I am thankful that I have been given the privilege to join it.  There were two technical sessions. The First one was given by Dr. Susan Labutap of CHED. She discussed about ASEAN Integration and the preparations made by the agency to address some of the concerns about it. The second speaker was Mr. Pocholo Gonzales, a voice actor and a motivational speaker at the same time. Instantly I became a fan. Although Dr. Labutap’s talk was insightful and very relevant, I was mostly drawn to the talk of Mr. Gonzales. His talent is remarkable. However, it is not his ability to change his voice that captured my interest as a listener. My reflection on his talk may not be the focus of his presentation as it deals with generations and how they have evolved. These are the changes he discussed. But his insights made me question why many of us fear change. I, for o