UTS MAGAZINE FINAL EXAM

BRINGING TO LIGHT: THE
IDENTITIES OF TODAY'S YOUNGER

GENERATION

DECEMBER 2022

STORIES TO

UNVEIL

BEFORE THE
2022 ENDS

HIGHLIGHTS OF
THE YEAR

LAYOUT ARTISTS: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
NICOLETTE TARUC IRA BELLEZA

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CONTENTS 20 22 1
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TABLE OF Personality 7
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by Jhenrie Lo 13
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Political and Physical Self
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by Martin Ang 22

Achievement and Vocation

by Ira Belleza

Ethnic

by Nicolette Taruc

Relationship

by Reynald Montelibano

Interest and Sexuality

by Vincent Balibago

Gender

by Samantha Yu

Spirituality

by Joshua Cariño

PERSO 4 types of

NALITY Personality

JHENRIE URCIA LO type a
the director
Personality describes your own self,

based on your personality for example
goal - oriented
your hobbies in life, also you describe
risk - taking
your personality either you are

friendly, nice and many more. But,
good under stress
how do you describe your own

personality? type b
the socializer

relationship - oriented
outgoing

enthusiastic

type c
the thinker

detail - oriented
logical

prepared

type d
the supporter

task - oriented
stabilizing
cautious

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OWN PERSONALITY If you were to ask
anyone who knows me,
JHENRIE URCIA LO they would tell you that I
am an extrovert due to
the fact that I enjoy
being around other
people and frequently
seek them out when I am
feeling stressed or simply
want to vent to
someone. If you were to
ask anyone who does not
know me, they would tell
you that I am an
introvert. If I feel like I
need a pick-me-up,

EXTROVERT
I'll typically invite a friend over to my house, where we can not only have a
nice time but also consume beverages like coffee and milk tea while
munching on a variety of items. How am I feeling in terms of being an
outgoing person? Simple, I am able to meet new people and socialize, both
of which add to my sense of well-being. Because of this, my sense of well-
being has improved. This is a fresh start, and with it comes the possibility of
making new friends as well as new acquaintances.

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MARTIN ANG

political
The aspect of a person that is concerned with matters of government and
self politics is referred to as their "political self." The role of the political self is to play
a role in the establishment of norms in order to preserve societal harmony. The
process through which an individual's political ideas and ideals arise as a result
of the unique blend of their upbringing, educational experiences, and personal
experiences is referred to as the development of political consciousness. If a
person is truly politically conscious, their political identity will eventually
become an extension of who they are as a person.

My parents are from Cavite City and Nueva Ecija Province. Due to their varied backgrounds, they were
exposed to a wide variety of different practices and traditions during the course of their lives. they have
established the same manners of respect and civility in their young children as were instilled in them from a
young age. Their goal in having a daughter like my sister was to provide her with a good upbringing and teach
in her the kind of values she could then pass on to her own offspring.

My parents had some concerns about giving


birth to my sister because of her health


problems, but they overcame those fears and


are now wonderful parents. My sister has


recently given birth to a little girl, and as a result,


I now have a niece. Because I took their


recommendations into consideration, both my


grandparents and my parents are in good health


and have enjoyed a prosperous life. During this


time, my parents brought me up to be highly


aware of the political, social, and environmental


contexts in which I found myself at any given
I am their youngest child. My parents gave me a

moment.
secure upbringing and fostered in me a sense of


civic responsibility, both of which are enormous


MAKING SENSE debts of gratitude that I owe to them. Our
sociopolitical, cultural, and psychological


OF BEING AND backgrounds were all influential in shaping who

we are now, as we learned in class. More


specifically, Filipinos. - Also, my parents have


BECOMING instilled in me the Filipino values they learned

from their ancestors; thus, I can declare with


confidence that I am glad to call myself a


FILIPINOS Filipino.



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MARTIN ANG

Filipino as a

Social “Filipino” is a category that denotes a
specific group of people.



attributes that separate “Filipinos” from


“non-Filipinos”




Category

Analysis of these boundaries included:
-Pinagmulan (socio-
political dimension)

-Kinalakhan (cultural dimension)
-Kamalayan (psychological dimension)



delineate members (ingroup) and non-members


(outgroup) of the category



Filipino as an

Filipino-ness refers to the quality of being

Filipino; and has 2 Levels:

-“Pilipino sa pangalan” (Filipino in name or


Ethicalnominal Filipino)

-“Pilipino sa puso” (Filipino by heart)




Standard
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physical

self Cultural Standards of Beauty

MARTIN ANG The body, this incredible receptacle and complex, this well-honed
machine through which we interact with the world and one another,
is what we call the Physical Self.

The Physical Self is the empirical, empirically accessible component of a person. One's perception and
assessment of one's physical skill and attractiveness constitutes the physical Self. There's a wide
range of possibilities when it comes to talking about one's physical self or traits. Haircuts and features
of the face are important, but they aren't the only ones.

These days, everyone seems to have their own idea of what constitutes beauty in their own culture.
It's based on how people vary in terms of appearance, charm, etc. What makes a face beautiful can be
universally agreed upon, even across cultures. However, facial symmetry is something that many
people will notice and point to as evidence that a person is attractive or has good aesthetic taste.

At some point, every kid has to go To that end, I tend to form lasting impressions based on my
through puberty, when their bodies initial interactions with a person. When I initially saw my
transform and their voices shift. The professor, I pictured a middle-aged woman with black hair
old, on the other hand, are and thick glasses. From that moment on, I always recognize
characterized by the onset of white her when we run into each other in the halls or elsewhere
hair, brittle bones, and, in certain cases, at school. People, on the other hand, tend to assume that I
illness. Personal development and am tall and have diminutive eyes. Just by looking at me,
evolution are natural processes, in my people can tell who I am.
view.
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c c e p t a n c e o f b o d y i m a g e12– 13-year old boys who have reached puberty:

Report positive moods more often than their prepubertal male
classmates tend to be more satisfied with their weight and overall
appearance than later-maturing boys

a reflection of the importance of strength and physical prowess

Afor males
EARLY MATURING BOYS

tend to have less self-control and emotional stability than later

maturing boys
are more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs and get into trouble with

the law

ON GIRLS

Compared with later maturers, earlier maturers experience more

depression and anxiety
have lower self-esteem
are generally less satisfied with their weight and appearance

MARTIN ANG

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ACHIEVEMENT/INTELLECTUAL



As the first-born child, the eldest Therefore, I made a pact I can now be able to spoil my
daughter of an Asian household, with myself that they would
and the first niece and grandchild never have to go through family so much to the extent
of our family, it is a significant something like that again.
achievement for me to provide Now, whenever I go to the that I can now pay for the
for and help my family with our grocery store, I can pack my
everyday expenses. I wasn't born carts to the brim with our flight tickets and hotel
rich. I did not start in a privileged essentials and pay for them
position. We were only allowed with the money I have bookings, moreover, at the
one meal a day, which consisted worked so hard to acquire. In
of a few grains of rice seasoned addition, I am now able to young age. I was able to
with a trace amount of soy sauce pay the monthly bills for our
and a small amount of vegetable utilities. Without having to invest in various businesses,
oil. There was a time when my rely on my parents anymore, I
siblings had to drink the rice am now able to take care of including a chicken farm, a
broth because we lacked the myself, eat we want to eat,
money to buy their milk. go wherever I want to go print shop, a pig farm, and

IRA BELLEZA real estate. My primary

objective at present is to

broaden my expertise in

various areas while

simultaneously working

toward earning my bachelor's

degree; as a result, I have

achieved several

7certifications in multiple

types of training programs.

CAREER When I was younger, I didn't know what I 8
wanted to be when I grew up because
I am taking a Bachelor of Science in Business whenever I watched a specific number of
Administration Major in Marketing movie series or read numerous books, I wanted
Management at De La Salle Araneta to be the main character in those stories and
University. As I entered, I promised myself that have their profession. I was still determining
I would leave my comfort zone. I will be active what I wanted to do with my life. For example,
in various organizations. In my first few if the main character in the crime thriller I'm
months at our university. I have submitted my watching is a lawyer, that's what I wanted to
application forms to those currently looking for be when I grew up. Or if the main character is a
their members. Then, I received a confirmation detective, I want to be a detective too if that's
concerning my interview with the current what the story is about. Aside from it, one of
Comelec commissioners and adult the reasons why I cannot decide on what I
commissioner. I got in unexpectedly. I never want to pursue when I grow up is that some of
expected to be included in one of the highest my family members wish me to be a nurse, and
organizations in our university. On the 8th day some like me to be a doctor, teacher, and flight
of May 2021, I was officially the newly elected attendant.
Secretary General of DLSAU Comelec. And on Hence, at the age of 9. I started working for my
August of the same year, I became a Vice- family. I earn a portion of my income by selling
Chairperson of DLSAU Comelec. The DLSAU various things, such as snacks and supplies for
Comelec has been my first love throughout my children and school materials. In addition, I am
stay at De La Salle Araneta University. Yes, I assisting in the operation of our family's
experienced a lot of hardships and struggles business, a meat shop, and a vegetable market.
during my stay here, but I am so proud of Because we have to wait for our things to be
myself that I could do all of my duties and delivered from our suppliers, we will start
obligations with a lot of patience and going to the market at one in the morning
dedication. I learned a lot. I got to meet a lot of every day. During my Senior Highschool days, I
amazing people. started a business selling milk tea to my fellow
students and teachers. In the evening, I will
IRA BELLEZA hop on our group chat and ask who among
them is interested in purchasing my milk teas,
along with the total amount of orders they
would like to place.

At the beginning of the
outbreak, I decided to start
producing my own line of
cosmetics and skincare items
that I would later market. I
was cautioned against
pursuing it because everyone
was covering their faces with
masks and face shields at the
time, but I decided not to take
their advice and went ahead
regardless.

Despite this, I continue to do it. Unfortunately, one of our suppliers managed to trick me into thinking
that none of the bottles utilized in the packing spilled, although this was not the case. This was a horrific
event that took place. My situation is nearly hopeless because the merchant did not provide an option for
a refund. I was adamant about maintaining the health and vitality of the business I had initiated. I did a lot
of research to find suppliers in various parts of the world. I have done a lot of study on each component
of the raw materials I plan to use in my products so that they come out looking as natural as is humanly
possible.

I got myself ready for it by
carrying out all the necessary
research to assist me in getting
through it. It wasn't until a few
months later that I decided to
pursue my passion and become an
academic writer while also
continuing to hunt for a job that
would keep me fully employed. I
took this step because I knew that
I would be unemployed
indefinitely if I didn't find a job
soon. In addition, I have been
instructing English as a Foreign
Language classes to the majority
of pupils from nations such as
China, Japan, and Korea, in which
English is not the native language.

Since I was able to demonstrate to the approval of the English teacher accreditation council that I had
met all of the requirements for the exam back in February 2022, I have been employed in the field of
English education ever since.

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WIELDING
the filipino ego

In the article of JoeAm Filipino has
Filipinos have big egos”. That can be
considered an axiom There is no
proof, and therefore no proven
truth to it. The assumption is that
“Filipinos have big egos that this can
be good (high level of confidence)
or bad (closed to outside ideas), and
reflecting on it leads to good
(knowledge and self-improvement)
whether the assumption is right or
wrong. Reflecting on it is important
Filipinos have a different, in many
ways bigger, ego than we
Westerners desperate need to win in
any argument, breaking every
interpersonal interaction into a
win/lose struggle.

It’s a strange concoction, big ego, and insecurity. Showing that Filipino has a
huge ego and will fight for their own knowledge and understanding even if
it’s right or wrong without hearing the opposite sides argument there no right
or wrong for the Filipino who doesn’t listen to another they just want to win
the arguments that they have base on their perception and personal
knowledge and self-interest.

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ETH
NIC
You have probably been asked about your ethnicity if you have ever completed a survey or
questionnaire. What checkbox do you use on such surveys, specifically, Chinese? Thai?
Filipino? Native American? Hispanic? Although this list does not include all possible ethnic
identities, these are all instances of ethnic identities that are frequently seen.

one's self-concept that is formed from a sense of
belonging and devotion to a specific ethnic group. It
is a dynamic and complex construct. Self-
identification, the significance of one's ethnicity in
life, ethnic group affiliation, positive attitudes and
feelings toward one's ethnic group, and the
conviction that others have favourable opinions of
one's ethnic group are further crucial elements of
ethnic identity. A shared sense of identity, values,
attitudes, heritage, and lineage with other ethnic
group members are other signs of ethnic identity,
as are individual and group engagement in the
ethnic group's language, traditions, and customs.

historical perspective
Over time, there have been many The ancient Filipinos were animists who revered a
adjustments made to how ethnic variety of natural spirits in order to bring good fortune
identity is conceptualised and and stave off misfortune. However, the spread of
operationalized. In the past, ethnic Catholicism resulted in the blending of Roman Catholic
identity was determined by one's ceremonies with native traditions. Priests included the
self- or other-ascribed fiesta in addition to the normal Sunday mass to
membership in a particular ethnic stimulate participation by the populace in church
group. Early definitions also put a teachings. Hundreds of festivals are being observed
lot of emphasis on the throughout the nation, and practically every
preferences and attitudes of municipality has a holiday in honour of its patron saint.
ethnic groups. Given that 90% of the population is Christian and that
Christmas and Lent are extensively celebrated, faith
plays a significant role in all celebrations.

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ETH
NIC

ethnic influences
The Philippines have a very distinctive culture that

was shaped by many different influences,

primarily those of Spain and the United States.

Although Filipino culture may incorporate

elements from other cultures, it is the

combination of foreign and indigenous

civilizations that sets the nation apart from other

nations. Filipinos can readily adapt to their

surroundings and survive wherever they are in

the globe since the culture of the Philippines is as

diverse as its 7,640 islands.

While Filipinos have adopted meals from many

settlers, including the Chinese, Arabs, and Malay

traders, over 80% of the nation's dishes are still

Spanish in origin. Various foods from the Iberian


Peninsula, North, Central, and South America

were imported by the Spanish. Popular dishes like


paella, morcon, and estofado, which are

frequently served on special occasions, as well as


popular desserts like brazo de mercedes and

leche flan, are of Spanish heritage. As a result of

Spanish influence, onions, tomatoes, and garlic

are frequently sautéed in oil at the beginning of

Filipino cuisine today.

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RELA
TION
SHIP

a interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional
intimacy is referred to as an intimate relationship. Even though
personal relationships are frequently sexual, they can also be non-
sexual example spending time with your friends and family, or
acquaintances.
When two people have a strong physical and emotional connection
with one another, they are said to have an intimate relationship. It
is possible for there to be non-sexual manifestations of
relationships between people, even those that are typically sexual
in nature. For instance, engaging in social activity with people you
already know and like. In light of this, my family is extremely
important to me; no matter what we do, we back each other up and
motivate one another.

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family

relationships

Any relationship that is closer than a first cousin in terms of blood,


marriage, or adoption is considered a family relationship. The

spouse, parents, children, siblings, mothers and fathers-in-law,

sons and daughters-in-law, and brothers and sisters-in-law of the


individual named are included in the definition of "immediate

family."

friendship

a long-lasting relationship characterized by trust, closeness, and

affection between two people. Friendships are crucial bonds that

people maintain throughout their lives in many cultures. Friends may

encourage you during difficult times and help you celebrate good

moments. Friends keep you from feeling alone and lonely and provide

you the ability to provide the necessary company. Your sense of


belonging and purpose can also be increased through friends.



romantic

relationship

An interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional closeness is known

as a romantic relationship and is described as consensual, continuing, and

voluntary interactions between two partners that are marked by specific


manifestations of affection. Even though personal relationships are frequently

sexual, they can also be non-sexual and involve friends, family, or acquaintances.





Even though my closest friends and I don't always agree on everything, when we do, we put up a
coordinated approach to resolve our disagreements in a civilized manner. We always have a wonderful
time together, manage to take the other person by surprise with something humorous, and catch each
other up on the most current events in our lives. In fact, I am certain that I can count on my friends to be
there for me whenever I am going through a rough patch, and I always make sure to do exactly the
same thing for them if they approach to me for comfort whenever they are going through with
something challenging

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SOCIAL RELATIONS

IN THE PHILIPPINES

in the Philippines have been described as a “mosaic of personal
alliances” molded out of “real kinship ties, ritual kinship relations,
relationships based on special debts of gratitude, market-exchange
partnerships, patron-client bonds, and friendships.
Filipinos are extremely social and hospitable; they also like to eat
and drink often. You are likely to be offered a drink (coffee, soft
drink, juice or water) and a snack (biscuit cake etc.) almost
immediately on the first meeting.

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ACTIONS

THAT


REFLECTS

SEXUALITY

Your sexuality is Other people can Determining one’s own
excite your sexuality sexuality can occasionally
diverse, and there are interest in physical, take some time. your
sexual, or emotional sexuality may alter over
many different types. way, and all those time. But do not be
things are aspect of concerned if you're
It can take time to your sexuality, your unclear; it can be
sexual orientation is a confusing. You can find
figure out the unique and deeply yourself attracted to men,
personal aspect of women, both There are
sexuality that fits you who you are sexuality no right and incorrect
is an important part answers; you must do
best, feeling, beliefs, of who you are as a what seems right to you.
person. There is no You don't have to accept
attractions, also right or wrong, it’s a title to define yourself,
about what’s right for even though there are
affects sexuality you. common terms to
describe different forms
people have a hard of sexuality

time accepting others

who are different to

themselves. And

behavior toward

other people is all

part of your sexuality.

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DTI FYFPEERSEONFT

PERSONALITY

HETEROSEXUAL

sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of the other sex.

HOMOSEXUAL

sexually or romantically attracted exclusively to people of one's own sex or gender.

BISEXUAL

Sexuality can be more complicated than being straight or gay. Some people are

attracted to both men and women and are known as bisexual.

ASEX
UAL

A person who identifies as asexual (‘ace’ for short) is someone who does not

experience, or experiences very little, sexual attraction.

PANSE
XUAL


A typical identifier for people with this orientation is that gender is not a factor in

sexual or romantic attraction.

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Asking
for
equality
in an
elitist
country
In recent years, countries from all over the world have started recognizing same-

sex marriages. This grants people in the same-sex to get married and have the

marriage benefits of what was exclusive to the heterosexual couples only. This is

not the case in the Philippines, up until now, the grounds for a legal marriage is

only between heterosexual couples.




What is your sex? For this piece, I interviewed one of
male my close friends. We were
seatmates in 6th grade, but
Do you identify with the sex you were born

with? Do you accept it? parted ways in high school. We
Yes, and I accept it. have reconnected a few years
ago unknowing that it was each
What is your gender?
(Typical) Bigender

At what age did you find out that you were other on an online game. He then DECEMBER 2022 | ISSUE 10
since got a boyfriend and moved
non-binary?
in together, they have been
I first started knowing it when im 13. Scared and together for 8 years now, and one
confuse were the first reactions I have. Scared
of their recent frustrations was
as I know if I out myself people will bully me. that they can’t be recognized by
Confuse as to why im having emotions and
law as beneficiaries of each
feeling for same sex too. others’ life insurance and
How do you express yourself?

Male (conduct, clothing)
How do you perceive yourself? What is your

pronoun in your head? properties in case one of them
passes away.
He/him

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So aside from the law not recognizing same sex

What is your initial reaction when the word
marriages yet, is there discrimination from society?
‘bakla’ is thrown at you? and then how do
Is the word bakla used as a derogatory term?
There still is discrimination within society. Specially to our you respond?
I used to get mad when people throw that term
trans community where they are still being publicly
shamed for the gender they choose. Also, this country still at me and then confront them. BUT as your
grow older you just learn to get used to it
use bakla/tomboy as a derogatory term




Why did you get mad? Why don't you get Do you think that Philippines is close to
accepting the LGBTQ without reservations
mad anymore? No, Philippines is too far from accepting it. Why?
I think I get mad because why do people care First, separation of church and government is not a
thing. Second, law makers are not open to these
so much on throwing those to you. Like do conversations and only a few has will to raise it.
they feel self-righteous when they equate
themselves as the norms and gays as the What about in society?
Society can go far as to tolerate it but not accept
others? it without reservations.



I learned being mad is not gonna change
others perception. I personally learned to

tolerate and ignore.




In September 2019, the Supreme Court of the Philippines upheld its decision to ban same-sex

marriages in the Philippines on the grounds of the Family Code stating that:



Art. 2. No marriage shall be valid, unless these essential requisites are present:

(1) Legal capacity of the contracting parties who must be a male and a female;



It was these articles that Jesus Nicardo Falcis III, a homosexual attorney, petitioned to be nullified

to give way for same-sex marriages to be recognized by the Philippine government. His petition was
rejected for the following grounds:



1. That the petition be made to Congress through the pertinent legislative proves.
2. Atty. Falcis is single, and has made no attempt in filing a marriage license, and therefore has no

proof that he’s directly affected.

3. That the petitioner did not go through the proper process of putting his petition in a trial court, but
instead went straight to the Supreme court.



All in all, “no substantial arguments were presented to warrant the reversal of the questioned
decision” a statement from the Court handed down in January 2020.




Sources: Philippine Supreme Court Rulings on Same-Sex Marriages in the Philippines https://www.loc.gov/item/global-legal-monitor/2020-01-

24/philippines-supreme-court-rules-on-same-sex-marriage/

In the Philippines, You Can Be Both Openly LGBT and Proudly Catholic. But It’s Not Easy

By: Chad De Guzam, Time Magazine 19

Learnings from The percentage of Filipinos who say
Unlearning religion is "extremely essential" has
dropped from 83% to 73% in a 2019
When do we feel spiritual? Social Weather Stations study, while the
Because of its inclusive nature, percentage who say it's "something not
spirituality can be understood in a important" has risen from 7% to 15% in
variety of ways. Here in the the same survey. This shift is
Philippines, where one's religion particularly pronounced among
is predominately a part of one's Christians, with the proportion of
identity, one may find that their individuals holding traditional Christian
spiritual life is tightly related to views falling from 84% to 71% among
their affiliation with a church, Catholics and from 78% to 71% among
temple, mosque, synagogue, or other Christian sects. I, too, am
even worship organizations. While breaking away from my religious
others may find solace in prayer upbringing as a Filipino Roman Catholic.
or a more intimate connection with I spent my entire childhood and
God or a higher power. There is a adolescence attending Catholic schools,
distinction between spirituality and and even now, I go to Catholic
religion, despite the fact that it university. For a very long time, I have
may seem like they are the same been trying to figure out what my
thing. Questions of meaning, spirituality and religion mean to me. It
connection, and value, as well as dawned on me that if my religion
how one ought to spend their advocates hatred and indifference
lives, may be at the heart of toward those who hold different beliefs
spirituality. But with religion, we than I do, then I'd be better off not
ask, not just what is good and following it at all. I found many
bad, but also what is real and inconsistencies between what the
incorrect, and what rituals and scriptures say and how people of faith
ceremonies are obligatory. A actually apply them.
person's thoughts, feelings, and
actions can all be influenced by Photo from
their ideas, reflections, and Joshua Cariño This is the first time I've experienced the
aspirations, which is where they
become similar. sublime, and it all comes from how the sea
and sky blend together at a distance.

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With my decision to not partake in organized religions Down to the every piece of atoms in our body to the
anymore, for a while I was agnostic, my belief in the computer I’m using to wright this piece was once star
divine or higher power was skeptical until the lockdown dust, everything is connected one way or another by a
during the COVID-19 pandemic when I discovered the chain of reactions that started eons ago, every element
short story “The Egg” by Andy Weir, the story centers that has been created from the start of the universe from
the main character a unnamed man who, after passing all of the celestial bodies to the things that might be
away, learns the "meaning of life." he meets God, the created once we pass on will be recycled through time
narrator, who informs that main character pertaining to for matter cannot be created nor be destroyed only
you the reader, has already previously undergone transformed to energy, change is the only constant in
reincarnation numerous times and that your upcoming life. There is no doubt that there are still countless
incarnation will take place as a Chinese peasant girl in things that we cannot comprehend or will ever know, I
540 AD. Then God explains that you are actually know this is just a miniscule form of self-actualization in
constantly reincarnating throughout time and that you are the search of meaning but it gives me a reason to be
the source of all humans who have ever lived and will grounded since I also believe that life has no inherent
ever exist. God explains that in fact there are other meaning, only through my experiences as a person will
godlike beings and that you too will one day become a let me know like sensations from the corporeal,
deity, when you have lived every single human life that emotions from the immaterial, my interactions with other
has ever existed, you will give birth to a deity since the humans may it be good or bad and the sublime I will
entire world was designed as an egg for the main encounter, my journey to be spiritual is ever-changing,
character, God made the universe so that the main it’s different for everyone you might seek meaning
character would understand this idea: "Every time you through their connections to nature or art. Like your
victimized someone, you were victimizing yourself. Every sense of purpose, your personal definition of spirituality
act of kindness you've performed, you've performed to may change throughout your life, adapting to your own
yourself. Every happy and sad moment any human has experiences and relationships. As such, it is a universal
ever experienced has been, and will continue to be, human experience it’s something that touches us all.
experienced by you." I highly recommend this story to be People may describe a spiritual experience as sacred or
read, through my introspection with my personal beliefs transcendent or simply a deep sense of aliveness and
and fascination of that story has lead me into being a interconnectedness. To end my ramblings here are a
pantheist, according to pantheism, the universe, reality, few questions to ponder on as spirituality is connected
and all things we perceive are all immanent to large questions about life and identity, such as:
manifestations of a higher power that is always Am I a good person?
generating and growing. What is the meaning of my suffering?
What is my connection to the world around me?
Do things happen for a reason?
How can I live my life in the best way possible?

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