Ang Buhay Na Hindi Bitin By Eduardo O. Roberto, Jr.

How are you? Kamusta ang Buhay?

       For many of us, the daily routine we go through--- wake up,  eat,  work for eaght to ten hours (wherther its office work,  field work,  school work,  or house work), time with friends and family,  and then sleep--- is actually already full. Some people even recieve rewards--- high salaries,  bonuses,  vocations,  awards--- for their achievements and hard work. Pero alam mo,  at one point in our lives,  we all ask ourselves a question: "Bakit parang bitin pa rin ang pakiramdam ko? Why am I not content?"

        I have a friend who is very successful in the eyes of the world. In fact, he is even won a prestigious international award. Award after winning the award he told me, "Its nice. But I feel so tired. Getting the award is so great but after a few days, parang wala lang. Bitin."

       Ganoon din ang pakiramdam ng isa ko pang kaibigan. He and his wife both work six days a week. Because their children are already finished with school, they make enough to cover thier expenses. Pero sabi niya sa akin: "Parang wala lang. Kulang kung puro trabaho lang ang ginawa ko. Nakakapagod."

       Nakaka-depress diba? But you know, there is a way to make your life the best and most blessed ever. Iyan ang tinatawag na "Ang Buhay na Hindi Bitin ."

Iyan ang buhay na kahit may mga problema, Wala kang worries. Hindi ka balisa. Your life is full of joy and contentment.

     

       Paano nga ba? Parang mahirap dba?

What Are Your Problems and Worries Abou?

       Every one has problems. Some have bigger problems than others but we all have them. There are problems with relationships (sa pamilya,  sa kaibigan, o asawa), health problems, money problems, work problems. Pati problema ng iba pinoproblema! Ang mga taong walang problema sa mundong ito ay iyung six-feet inderground na. Nakatira na sa park---Manila Memorial Park!

       As if your personal problems are not enough, ang daming problema all around na hindi naman natin ma-kontrol. Sa Pilipinas pa naman, sagana tayo sa problema. Marami tayong natural disasters---typhoons,  mudslides,  baha--- at mga man-made disasters like oil spills at ang pag elect sa mga corrupt at walang alam na mga politicians.

       Masayahin ang ugali ng Pinoy pero marami ang worried sa future. Kaya mga teachers at doctors natin nag-a-abroad na lang para maging care o nurse.