Margarita S. Resuelo
GE 10 – BB

📄[Reflection]

👧 WHAT IS A SILLIMANIAN FOR YOU?

Being a Sillimanian is a way of life.

For me, a Sillimanian is a member of a very diverse community, inclusive of all and every race, color, and orientation. They are welcoming of change and value one’s differences as they do not let these become hindrances to close relationships and success. Likewise, being part of this community really implores one to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life, the kind where one is not only educated but also equipped with a strong sense of belief and service to the nation. Being a Sillimanian is a guarantee that one is holistically nurtured – it is the promise that we are learning beyond the 4 corners of our classrooms. It involves being instilled with good values, brought up with the initiative to act, to be the voice to the voiceless, and the sanctuary to the oppressed. It is to be molded in and by one’s faith and guided by compassion in our decisions and policy-making. Lastly, I do believe a Sillimanian is a masterpiece in the making, a work in progress. They are people with a passion to serve, are driven by faith, kind to a fault, strong and strict when needed, and most importantly, are there when it counts.

🧠 WHAT IS YOUR VIEW ON THE MENTAL ASPECT OF MAN?

I do think the mental aspect of man is something that is also as fickle and fragile as any other aspect there is for a living being. Much as it is a complex web of interconnected and interrelated emotions, feelings, sentiments, and notions, it is rather delicate in nature and easily swayed by even a minor inconvenience when not regulated or controlled. For me, it is a major driving force for how we act and it reflects in our decisions and our person. It is shown in our capacity to think, reflect, and become aware of both our own personality and the happenings in our environment. I find that much like how we should eat to gain energy, how we need to sleep to function, and how we take vitamins to not get sick, we ought to take care of our mental state as well and partake in activities that nurture it. Read to exercise our mind and get a hobby, go out with friends, journal, meditate, and do active reflection – I believe it is as important to be in tune with our mental aspect because it is indeed an integral part of what shapes us to be who we are.